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NCT Number: NCT04827680

Clinical Evaluation of the Safety and Performance of FRF for the Treatment and Reduction of Acne Scarring

Prospective, single centre, evaluator-blind study of the safety and performance of fractional radiofrequency (RF) for the treatment and reduction of acne scarring. The study will evaluate the progress of 20 subjects requesting treatment of acne scarring. The study will involve three treatments on both sides of the face with 3-5 week intervals between each treatment. Subjects will be followed at 6 and 12 weeks after their last treatment. Analysis will be performed on all subjects who receive at least one treatment.

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Key information

Age range

22 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Sadick Research Group

New York, 10075, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Healthy, male or female subjects over 21 years of age who are seeking treatment and reduction of their acne scarring.
  • Able to read, understand and voluntarily provide written Informed Consent.
  • Able and willing to comply with the treatment/follow-up schedule and requirements.
  • Women of child-bearing age are required to be using a reliable method of birth control at least 3 months prior to study enrollment and for the duration of the study and have a negative Urine Pregnancy test at baseline.

Exclusion criteria

  • Implantable defibrillators, cardiac pacemakers, and other metal implants
  • Subjects with any implantable metal device in the treatment area
  • Pacemaker or internal defibrillator, or any other active electrical implant anywhere in the body (e.g. cochlear implant).
  • Permanent implant in the treated area, such as metal plates and screws, or an injected chemical substance.
  • Current or history of any kind of cancer, or pre-malignant moles.
  • Severe concurrent conditions, such as cardiac disorders.
  • Pregnancy or intending to become pregnant during the study and nursing.
  • Impaired immune system due to immunosuppressive diseases, such as AIDS and HIV, or use of immunosuppressive medications.
  • History of diseases stimulated by heat, such as recurrent herpes simplex in the treatment area; may be enrolled only after a prophylactic regime has been followed for 2 weeks or longer prior to enrollment, or according to Investigator's discretion.
  • Poorly controlled endocrine disorders, such as diabetes.
  • Any active condition in the treatment area, such as sores, psoriasis, eczema, and rash.
  • History of skin disorders, such as keloids, abnormal wound healing, as well as very dry and fragile skin.
  • History of bleeding coagulopathies, or use of anticoagulants (excluding daily aspirin).
  • Facial dermabrasion, facial resurfacing, or deep chemical peeling within the last three months, if face is treated.
  • Use of isotretinoin (Accutane®) or other systemic retinoids within six months or topical retinoids within three months prior to treatment; or as per physician's discretion.
  • Use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS, e.g. ibuprofen containing agents) one week before and after each treatment session.
  • Any surgical procedure in the treatment area within the last six months or before complete healing.
  • Treating over tattoo or permanent makeup.
  • Excessively tanned skin from sun, tanning beds or tanning creams within the last two weeks.
  • As per the practitioner's discretion, refrain from treating any condition which might make it unsafe for the patient.

Treatment and study plan

Venus Viva MD

Device

The Venus Viva™ MD fractional RF device has been shown in clinical studies to improve various skin conditions related to aging and alter collagen structures such as wrinkles, rhytids, and scars. Beginning with the Baseline visit (Visit 1), subjects will receive a total of 3 treatments approximately 3-5 weeks apart.

Primary outcomes

  1. Subject Satisfaction

    Time frame: 12 Weeks Post-Final Treatment

    Subjects' assessment of satisfaction with the treatment using a 5-point Subject Satisfaction Scale at 12 weeks post-treatment. The Subject Satisfaction Scale is a five-grade subjective test. Possible responses were (4) Very Satisfied, (3) Satisfied, (2) Having No Opinion, (1) Unsatisfied, and (0) Very Unsatisfied.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Treatment Pain

    Time frame: Average of all treatments

    Subject's assessment of discomfort and pain assessed immediately after treatments as measured by a 10 cm visual analog scale (VAS). The Visual Analog Scale is a scale from 0 cm (no pain) and 10 cm (pain as bad as it can be).

  2. Subject Scale - 5 Point Scale for Treatment Tolerability

    Time frame: Average of all treatments

    Subject's assessment of treatment tolerability as measured by a 5 point scale. Participants were asked about their treatment tolerability level immediately post-treatment. Possible scores were; (4) Very Tolerable, (3) Tolerable, (2) Having No Opinion, (1) Intolerable, and (0) Very Intolerable.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Venus Concept

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

Clinical Evaluation of the Safety and Performance of Fractional Radiofrequency for the Treatment and Reduction of Acne Scarring

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Apr 1, 2021
Registry last updated
Oct 4, 2023

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