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Effect of Subcision and Suction on Acne Scars

Primary Purpose

Acne Scars

Status
Active
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Suction
Subcision
Sponsored by
Northwestern University
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Acne Scars

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 65 Years (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesAccepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age 18 and over
  • Have bilateral rolling acne scars
  • Are in good health
  • Subject has the willingness and ability to understand and provide informed consent for the use of their tissue and communicate with the investigator.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Under 18 years of age
  • Pregnancy or lactation
  • Unable to understand the protocol or give informed consent
  • Has mental illness
  • Recent Accutane use in the past 6 months
  • Prone to hypertrophic and keloidal scarring

Sites / Locations

  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Active Comparator

Arm Label

Subcision & Suction

Subcision

Arm Description

Standard treatment for acne scars followed by suction.

Standard treatment for acne scars only

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Change in acne scarring compared to baseline after treatments
The change in acne scarring is measured using a global scarring grading system to compare baseline scarring to the treatments.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Full Information

First Posted
September 14, 2012
Last Updated
February 17, 2023
Sponsor
Northwestern University
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT01696513
Brief Title
Effect of Subcision and Suction on Acne Scars
Official Title
Pilot Split Face Randomized, Evaluator Blinded Study on the Effect of Subcision and Suctioning With a Microdermabrasion Device on Rolling Acne Scars
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
February 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Active, not recruiting
Study Start Date
September 2012 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
December 2023 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
December 2023 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Northwestern University

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The primary objective of this study is to determine whether the use of standard treatment in conjunction with suction will improve acne scars compared to a standard treatment alone.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Acne Scars

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
Outcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
20 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Subcision & Suction
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Standard treatment for acne scars followed by suction.
Arm Title
Subcision
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
Standard treatment for acne scars only
Intervention Type
Procedure
Intervention Name(s)
Suction
Intervention Type
Procedure
Intervention Name(s)
Subcision
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change in acne scarring compared to baseline after treatments
Description
The change in acne scarring is measured using a global scarring grading system to compare baseline scarring to the treatments.
Time Frame
Baseline and 4 months

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
65 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Age 18 and over Have bilateral rolling acne scars Are in good health Subject has the willingness and ability to understand and provide informed consent for the use of their tissue and communicate with the investigator. Exclusion Criteria: Under 18 years of age Pregnancy or lactation Unable to understand the protocol or give informed consent Has mental illness Recent Accutane use in the past 6 months Prone to hypertrophic and keloidal scarring
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Murad Alam, MD
Organizational Affiliation
Northwestern University
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology
City
Chicago
State/Province
Illinois
ZIP/Postal Code
60611
Country
United States

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