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NCT Number: NCT01958450

Comparison of the Efficacy of Fractional Er:YAG Laser for Acne Scar

Compare the efficacy of frational Er:YAG laser and that of bipolar frequency with diode laser treatment.

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Key information

Conditions

Scar Cicatrix Fibrosis Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Age range

19 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Department of Dermatology, Seoul National University College of Medicine

Seoul, 110-744, South Korea

About this study

In acne scar treatment, ablational laser would be superior to nonablative laser treatment. Frational Er:YAG laser treatment is a effective treatment plan for acne scar without severe adverse effects.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • moderate acne scar

Exclusion criteria

  • taking steroids, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug, and isotretinoin
  • anyone who received acne scar procedures within 6 months
  • underlying diabetes mellitus, keloid, or malignancy

Treatment and study plan

Er:YAG laser

Procedure

acne scar treatment using Er:YAG laser

Bipolar radiofrequency with diode laser

Procedure

acne scar treatment with bipolar radiofrequency combined with diode laser

Primary outcomes

  1. Global asessment of acne scar

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    5 point grading of acne scar

Secondary outcomes

  1. ECCA

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    quantative assessement of acne scar

  2. adverse effect assessment

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    adverse effect assessment

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Seoul National University Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparitive Study of Efficacy and Safety Between Fractional Er:YAG Laser and Bipolar Radiofrequency Treatment for Acne Scar

Important dates

Study start
2012
Primary completion
2013
Study completion
2013
First posted
Oct 9, 2013
Registry last updated
Oct 11, 2013

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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