Ice Versus EMLA for Pain in Laser Hair Removal (NCT02318654)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The primary objective of this study is to compare the efficacy of ice pack to topical eutectic mixture of local anesthesia (EMLA) for pain control in diode 810 nm laser axillary hair removal. This study is a pilot study designed to determine feasibility of these procedures.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (6 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (14 items).
Location: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology — Chicago, Illinois
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria
- Subjects who are allergic to lidocaine or prilocaine.
- History of methemoglobinemia.
- History of recurrent petechial or purpuric lesions.
- Bleeding tendency or coagulopathy.
- History of laser treatment in axilla.
- History of keloid or hypertrophic scarring.
- Pregnant or lactating or intends to become pregnant in the next 3 months.
- Active skin disease or skin infection in the treatment area.
- Subjects with known mental illness or other psychological conditions, such as psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders and cognitive disorders.
- History of cold urticaria.
- History of current injury or abnormal skin sensation.
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology — Chicago, Illinois
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.