Status:

COMPLETED

Comparison of 1,550-nm Laser and Fractional Radiofrequency Microneedle for the Treatment of Acne Scars in Ethnic Skin

Lead Sponsor:

Massachusetts General Hospital

Collaborating Sponsors:

American Society for Dermatologic Surgery

Conditions:

Acne Scars

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The primary objective of this randomized, split-face, controlled study is to compare the efficacy and safety of a erbium-doped 1,550-nm non-ablative fractional laser and a bipolar fractional radiofreq...

Detailed Description

Acne is a highly prevalent disease and post-acne scaring has shown to have detrimental effects on a person's physical, mental, and social well-being. Acne scars can be divided in general categories of...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Men and women with Fitzpatrick skin types III through VI and facial acne scarring of grades III-IV will be enrolled. Both sides of the participants' face should have almost similar amount and severity of acne scarring. Participants will be over 18 years old

Exclusion

  • Patients have to be overall healthy without a history of keloidal scarring, localized or active infection in the treatment region, immunodeficiency disorders, porphyria or light sensitivity, and connective tissue disorders. Per PI discretion, any serious medical condition that may interfere with the study. In addition, pregnant or nursing women, patients who have been taking isotretinoin for a period of 6 months before treatment, and patients who have received any cosmetic treatment (lasers, dermabrasion, chemical peels, etc) in the previous 6 months will be excluded. Also, patients with renal disease, and any allergies to Lidocaine, Tetracaine, or Valtrex will be excluded.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 16 2018

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 30 2018

Estimated Enrollment :

4 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03380845

Start Date

March 16 2018

End Date

October 30 2018

Last Update

November 19 2019

Active Locations (1)

Enter a location and click search to find clinical trials sorted by distance.

Page 1 of 1 (1 locations)

1

Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114