A clinical trial to compare two procedures for acne scars on face - microdermabrasion and Er:YAG laser

Phase 2

Completed

• Conditions: facial acne scars

• Registration Number: CTRI/2016/09/007235
• Lead Sponsor: Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research

Brief Summary

This study is a randomized controlled, parallel designed, single blinded study comparing the safety and efficacy of two acne scar resurfacing procedures namely microdermabrasion and Er:yag laser. After randomization 52 patients underwent mirodermabrasion and 50 patients underwent Er:YAG laser resurfacing. In each group patients underwent 4-6 sessions of treatment. Patients were followed up at 1 and 6 months after last treatment session. The primary outcome (clinical improvement) was assessed by a blinded dermatologist through photographic comparison before and after treatment. Simultaneously improvement was assessed by investigator (ECCA score) and patients (questionnaire) also. The secondary outcomes assessed were side effects and change in quality of life in partients in each group.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2014-03-02
• Last Update Posted: 2016-08-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 102

Inclusion Criteria

Adult males or females with atrophic acne scars of grades 2,3 and 4.

Exclusion Criteria

• •Age less than 12 years and greater than 60 years.
• •Pregnant and lactating women.
• •Active acne.
• •Coexisting inflammation in adjacent skin secondary to dermatological diseases such as psoriasis, lichen planus, eczemas, acne.
• •Keloidal tendency.
• •On isotretinoin for last 6 months to 1 year.
• •Patients with unrealistic expectations or psychiatric illnesses.
• •Preexisting bleeding disorder, renal or hepatic diseases.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
clinical improvement in facial acne scars between two groups (Microdermabrasion, Er:YAG)	1 year

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
side effects, change in quality of life between two groups	1 year

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

JIPMER hospital; 🇮🇳 Pondicherry, PONDICHERRY, India

JIPMER hospital

🇮🇳Pondicherry, PONDICHERRY, India

Rashmi kumari

Principal investigator

09489692199

rashmi.sreerag@gmail.com