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Comparative study of skin needling radiofrequency followed by injection of platelet rich plasma on left side of face with injectable platelet rich fibrin on right side of face in patients with acne scars.

Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin,
Registration Number
CTRI/2023/02/049617
Lead Sponsor
KAHER University
Brief Summary

Majority of the acne scars occur on the face, thus impacting the quality of life. One novel modality of treatment is microneedling radiofrequency therapy also known or collagen induction therapy, has become an important treatment modality for acne scars. Initiation of  collagen synthesis is achieved by causing minute injury to the dermis with the use of microneedles. The needles are so fine and thin that tissue damage is almost negligible. Electrical signals, triggers the cascade of the healing process, releasing growth signals to undifferentiated cells and  resulting in new blood vessels formation and natural tissue remodeling which continues for 8 weeks to 1 year.

This process is combined with platelet rich plasma and injectable platelet rich fibrin. They contain autologous growth factors, which  act synergistically with growth factors induced by skin needling in order to enhance the wound-healing response.

Additionally Injectable platelet rich fibrin has  demonstrated the ability to release higher concentrations of various growth factors and induced higher fibroblast migration.

Hence, this study is being performed to compare the effectiveness between platelet rich plasma and autologous injectable platelet rich fibrin

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Not Yet Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients of above mentioned age group with fitzpatrick skin type 2-5.
  • Patients with grade 2-4 acne scars.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients with acne lesions, keloidal tendencies, on oral steroids/anti coagulation, history of bleeding disorders, with active viral/bacterial/fungal infection.
  • Pregnancy and Lactation.
  • Non consenting patients.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Difference of Goodman and Baron Acne scar grading score at baseline and at the end of 12 weeksPrimary outcome will be assessed at the end of 12 weeks
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Patient assessment details are recorded and compared with physician assessment details.Assessment is done every 4 weeks for 12 weeks

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

JN medical college,Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital,Belagavi

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Belgaum, KARNATAKA, India

JN medical college,Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital,Belagavi
🇮🇳Belgaum, KARNATAKA, India
Dr Siri B Vaidya
Principal investigator
9902253474
siribvaidya14@gmail.com

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