Self-esteem in Afro-Caribbean women with facial hirsutism before and after laser depilation - a randomised controlled trial
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN81335670 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN81335670 |
| Protocol serial number | N0256119282 |
| Sponsor | Department of Health (UK) |
| Funder | The Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust (UK) |
- Submission date
- 12/09/2003
- Registration date
- 12/09/2003
- Last edited
- 21/07/2009
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Plain English summary of protocol
Not provided at time of registration
Contact information
Dr Malcolm HA Rustin
Scientific
Scientific
Department of Dermatology
Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust
Pond Street
Hampstead
London
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Scientific title | |
| Study objectives | Does laser depilation affect the self-esteem and emotional well-being of Afro-Caribbean women with unwanted facial hair due to polycystic ovary syndrome? Does laser depilation affect the psychosocial behaviour of these patients? |
| Ethics approval(s) | Not provided at time of registration |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases: Hirsutism |
| Intervention | Randomised controlled and partially blinded study. |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
Improvement in quality of life, mood and self esteem is expected after a reduction in facial hair by laser treatment. |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
Not provided at time of registration |
| Completion date | 30/10/2003 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Sex | Female |
| Target sample size at registration | 80 |
| Key inclusion criteria | 40 Patients and 40 controls. |
| Key exclusion criteria | Does not meet inclusion criteria |
| Date of first enrolment | 20/12/2002 |
| Date of final enrolment | 30/10/2003 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- United Kingdom
- England
Study participating centre
Department of Dermatology
London
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results article | results | 01/05/2005 | Yes | No |
