Effect of Subcision and Suction on Acne Scars

The primary objective of this study is to determine whether the use of standard treatment in conjunction with suction will improve acne scars compared to a standard treatment alone.

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Key information

Conditions

Acne Scars

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

Age 18 and over
Have bilateral rolling acne scars
Are in good health
Subject has the willingness and 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
Unable to understand the protocol or give informed consent
Has mental illness
Recent Accutane use in the past 6 months
Prone to hypertrophic and keloidal scarring

Treatment and study plan

Suction

Procedure

subcision

Procedure

Primary outcomes

Change in acne scarring compared to baseline after treatments

Time frame: Baseline and 4 months

The change in acne scarring is measured using a global scarring grading system to compare baseline scarring to the treatments.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Northwestern University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Pilot Split Face Randomized, Evaluator Blinded Study on the Effect of Subcision and Suctioning With a Microdermabrasion Device on Rolling Acne Scars

Important dates

Study start: 2012
Primary completion: 2024
Study completion: 2024
First posted: Oct 1, 2012
Registry last updated: Jul 1, 2026

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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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