Early Non-Ablative Fractional Laser Resurfacing for Acne Scars After Treatment With Oral Isotreti… (NCT03514771) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Early Non-Ablative Fractional Laser Resurfacing for Acne Scars After Treatment With Oral Isotretinoin
15 participantsStarted 2016-01-28
Plain-language summary
Patients who have completed have completed a cumulative dose of \>=120miligram/kilogram oral isotretinoin within the last 30 days, and has mild to moderate acne scarring will be randomized, into a right-left comparison study using Fraxel DUAL (Solta Medical) laser on one side of the face, and no treatment on the other side of the face. Subejcts will receive treatments at week 0, week 4, and week 8. Photographs will be taken after each treatment, 7 days after each treatment, and 4 months after last treatment. Photographs will be reviewed by blind assessors who will analyze the pre- and post-treatment photographs to measure change.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 years or older
* Completed cumulative dose of \>=120 miligram/kilogram oral isotretinoin within the last 30 days
* Mild-moderate acne scarring of all types (icepick, boxcar, rolling)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant or nursing women
* History of porphyria, allergy to porphyrins, or photodermatosis
* Active infectious disease
* Severe acne scarring
* Propensity to hypertrophic or keloid scarring
* Immunosuppression
* Laser or any cosmetic treatment in the previous 6 months
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
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The adverse events associated with early non-ablative fractional laser resurfacing (NAFR) for mild-moderate acne scars after treatment with oral isotretinoin compared to control (non-treated side of the face).
Timeframe: Baseline visit through 4 month follow-up