The efficacy of pulsed electromagnetic fields therapy in decreasing adverse events after fractional carbon dioxide laser

Phase 1

Completed

• Conditions: acne scarenlarge poresfine wrinkles; pulsed electromagnetic fields therapy; resurfacing laser; fractional carbon dioxide laser; downtime; burning

• Registration Number: TCTR20221126001
• Lead Sponsor: Division of Dermatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2022-11-26
• Study Completion: 2023-09-26
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 36

Inclusion Criteria

1. acne scars
2. dilated pores
3. wrinkles

Exclusion Criteria

1. active skin disease or infection on treatment site
2. history of keloid or hypertrophic scar
3. serious underlying medical conditions or history of immunocompromised, connective tissue disease, photosensitivity, skin cancer, Herpes simplex infection
4. history of previously taking oral vitamin A derivatives within 3 months, facial laser treatment or chemical peeling within 1 month
5. allergy to topical anesthesia
6. pregnancy or lactation
7. withdraw from the study

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
pain and burning sensation immediate after PEMF/sham, day 1-7 after treatment visual analogue scale

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
erythema, edema, scab, pigment, hydration before and immediate after PEMF/sham, day1-28 after treatment erythema index, melanin index, presence of edema/scab, transepidermal water loss, skin hydration