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

Phase 2

Completed

• Conditions: Health Condition 1: null- facial acne scars

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

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 24 November 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• 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)Timepoint: 1 year

Secondary Outcome Measures

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