Comparison between subcision using needle vs subcision using radiofrequency in treatment of post acne scars.

Phase 4

Not yet recruiting

Conditions: Post Acne scars patients

Registration Number: CTRI/2017/12/010983

Lead Sponsor: All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary: Subcision is a commonly done procedure for depressed rolling scars of acne.However, the excessive mechanical force often leads to trauma to the surrounding tissue,excessive bleeding, and large hematoma formation and fibrosis. We propose the use of radiofrequency energy in place of mechanical energy for subcision so that the fibrotic strands get cut with ease without much mechanical force.

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Not Yet Recruiting

Sex: All

Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

1)All patients with mild to moderate atrophic acne scars over both cheeks.
2)Age >18 years.
3)Acne in remission on and off therapy for more than 1 month.

Exclusion Criteria

1)Age group < 18 years 2)Active acne lesions 3)Active infection at treatment site 4)Pregnancy and lactation 5)Tendency of Keloid formation 6)Cardiac pacemakers 7)Metallic implants 8)Bleeding diathesis or on anticoagulants.

Study & Design

Study Type: Interventional

Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
to see the efficacy and side effects of both types of techniques used for post acne scars.Photographic assessment by two uninvolved dermatologists will be done.Both patient and physician assesment grading will be done.	Two sittings 2 week apart will be done.At 1 month and 3 month after last sitting.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To note the side effects and safety of both types of procedure	At the time of 2nd sitting at 2 weeks and then 1 month and 3 month after 1st sitting

Trial Locations

Locations (1): AIIMS Skin OPD, Minor OT.
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South, DELHI, India
AIIMS Skin OPD, Minor OT.
🇮🇳South, DELHI, India
Maninder Kaur
Principal investigator
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manu31aug@gmail.com