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 range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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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.)

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

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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