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Clinical Trials/NCT06943118
NCT06943118Not yet recruitingPhase 4

Comparison of Efficacy of 35% Glycolic Acid vs 20% Salicylic Acid Peel in the Treatment of Post Acne Scars

Hayatabad Medical Complex1 site in 1 country60 target enrollmentStarted: April 1, 2025Last updated:
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Interventions

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Phase 4
Status
Not yet recruiting
Enrollment
60
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
improvement in acne scars as per Goodman and baron scale

Study Overview

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of two drugs in patients that presents with scars on face after acnes. The effectiveness will be measured by a goodman and baron scale. One group of patients will receive 35% glycolic acid while other group of patients will receive 20% salicylic acid and both groups will be followed by 12 weeks.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
None

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
18 Years to 45 Years (Adult)
Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • •Patients aged 18-45 years with mild to moderate atrophic post acne scars
  • •Fitzpatrick skin type 2-4
  • •No active acne or ongoing systemic acne treatment

Exclusion Criteria

  • •Pregnancy and breast feeding
  • •History of keloid or hypertrophic scars
  • •Use of retinoids or chemical peel in last 3 months
  • •Active skin infections
  • •History of hyperpigmentation after any procedure
  • •Hypersensitivity to aspirin

Arms & Interventions

35% glycolic acid peel

Experimental

Intervention: Chemical Peels (Procedure)

20% salicylic acid

Experimental

Intervention: Chemical Peels (Procedure)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

improvement in acne scars as per Goodman and baron scale

Time Frame: 6 months

Secondary Outcomes

No secondary outcomes reported

Investigators

Sponsor Class
Other Gov
Responsible Party
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator

Naheed asghar

Associate Professor Dermatology unit HMC

Hayatabad Medical Complex

Study Sites (1)

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