Unknown

Dataset Information

0

Safety and Efficacy of Micro-focused Ultrasound Plus Visualization for the Treatment of Axillary Hyperhidrosis.


ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the safety, efficacy, and durability of treating axillary hyperhidrosis with high-intensity micro-focused ultrasound plus visualization. DESIGN:Two randomized double-blind, sham-controlled pilot studies. MEASUREMENTS:For Study 1, the primary endpoint was response defined as ?50-percent reduction in baseline sweat production as measured gravimetrically. For Study 2, the primary endpoint was response defined as a reduction of Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale scores from 3 or 4 to 1 or 2. Secondary endpoints included changes in gravimetric and starch-iodine testing and patient satisfaction. RESULTS:In Study 1, ?50 percent of patients achieved a positive treatment response. In Study 2, the response rate at post-treatment Day 60 for micro-focused ultrasound plus visualization- (N=12) and sham-treated (N=8) patients was 67 and zero percent, respectively (p=0.005). Patients evaluated 12 months after treatment (N=11) demonstrated the long-lasting effectiveness of micro-focused ultrasound plus visualization for treating axillary hyperhidrosis. All but one patient in the micro-focused ultrasound plus visualization group were satisfied with their results while all sham group patients were dissatisfied (p=0.0001). Subjective reports of greatest improvement were sweat production (92%) and social embarrassment (83%). Adverse events were found to be mild and were resolved within a short timeframe. CONCLUSION:Micro-focused ultrasound plus visualization appears to be safe, effective, well-tolerated, and a long-lasting means for treating axillary hyperhidrosis.

SUBMITTER: Nestor MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3990536 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

altmetric image

Publications

Safety and Efficacy of Micro-focused Ultrasound Plus Visualization for the Treatment of Axillary Hyperhidrosis.

Nestor Mark S MS   Park Hyunhee H  

The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology 20140401 4


<h4>Objectives</h4>To evaluate the safety, efficacy, and durability of treating axillary hyperhidrosis with high-intensity micro-focused ultrasound plus visualization.<h4>Design</h4>Two randomized double-blind, sham-controlled pilot studies.<h4>Measurements</h4>For Study 1, the primary endpoint was response defined as ≥50-percent reduction in baseline sweat production as measured gravimetrically. For Study 2, the primary endpoint was response defined as a reduction of Hyperhidrosis Disease Sever  ...[more]

Similar Datasets

| S-EPMC5418980 | biostudies-literature
| S-EPMC4771387 | biostudies-literature
| S-EPMC8451866 | biostudies-literature
| S-EPMC4744704 | biostudies-literature
| S-EPMC6687675 | biostudies-literature
| S-EPMC9542456 | biostudies-literature
| S-EPMC5353785 | biostudies-literature
| S-EPMC7383486 | biostudies-literature
| S-EPMC7835836 | biostudies-literature
| S-EPMC5885474 | biostudies-literature