CompletedNot Applicable

Combined LASERs and PRP for Postacne Scars

Italy, Kuwait32 participantsStarted 2018-10-01

Plain-language summary

This study evaluates a new combined technique using two different laser wavelengths and Platelets Rich Plasma (PRP) to treat post-atrophic acne scars. Within the available knowledge of laser-tissue interactions and effects of PRP on wound healing, we will explore the clinical effects of our new combination procedure on a histopathological and immunohistochemical basis for guiding future post acne scars clinical research.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Patients with atrophic post-acne scars.
✓. Patients without surgical \&/or LASER resurfacing treatment for acne scars within the last 6 months.

Exclusion criteria

✕. Pregnancy
✕. Present or past history of hypertrophic scars or keloids
✕. Present or past history of photosensitivity dermatoses including Connective Tissue Diseases.
✕. Present history of herpes infection
✕. Present history of Anemia (HGB \< 10 g/dl), Thrombocytopenia \&/or Platelets dysfunction.
✕. Patients receiving isotretinoin within the last 3 months, NSAIDs within 72 hours of the procedure, anticoagulants \&/or systemic use of corticosteroids within 2 weeks.

What they're measuring

Change in Patients' response denoting early Clinical improvement

Timeframe: 4 weeks after the 1st session

Final Clinical improvement assessed using (0-10) scoring scale by blind assessors

Timeframe: 12 weeks after the 4th session

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03809416

SponsorDEKA S.r.l.

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-06-30

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