Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable

Effect of Multiple Subcisions on Rolling Acne Scars

United States5 participantsStarted 2014-08

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to find out whether the use of multiple subcisions over several visits will improve the appearance of rolling acne scars compared to no treatment. This study was a pilot study designed to determine feasibility of this procedure.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Age 18 to 65
✓. Have bilateral rolling acne scars on each side of their face
✓. No active or ongoing acne.
✓. The subjects are in good health
✓. The subject has the willingness and the 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
✕. Subjects who are unable to understand the protocol or to give informed consent
✕. Subjects with mental illness
✕. Recent Accutane use in the past 6 months
✕. Subjects prone to hypertrophic and keloidal scarring
✕. Subjects reporting any blood diseases (HIV, Hepatitis, etc.)
✕. Subjects reporting a history of Herpes (oral or genital)

What they're measuring

Change in acne scarring compared to baseline after treatments

Timeframe: Baseline and 36 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02216864

SponsorNorthwestern University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-12

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