NCT06960447

Nd:YAG vs Alexandrite Laser Treatment in Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Comparative Efficacy of Nd:YAG and Alexandrite Laser Treatments in Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Split-Person, Non-Inferiority Study

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 21 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Geisinger Clinic · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 12 Years – 75 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether Alexandrite laser treatment is non-inferior to Nd:YAG (neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet) laser treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS).

Conditions

• Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	Nd:YAG Laser	Nd:YAG laser applied to one side of the participant's body (e.g. left or right) according to randomization, every 4-6 weeks for 4 consecutive treatments.
DEVICE	Alexandrite Laser	Alexandrite laser applied to the contralateral side of the participant's body (e.g. left or right) according to randomization, every 4-6 weeks for 4 consecutive treatments.

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-01-01
• Primary completion: 2027-01-01
• Completion: 2027-07-01
• First posted: 2025-05-07
• Last updated: 2025-12-12

Regulatory

• FDA-regulated device study