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NCT Number: NCT00510055

Treatment of Acne Scarring With a Novel Procedure Combination

The primary objective of this study is to look at the efficacy of subdermal manipulation and filler injection in the improvement of acne scar appearance.

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Key information

Conditions

Acne Scarring

Age range

18 year and older

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

About this study

The primary objective of this study is to determine whether the use of subcision in conjunction with calcium hydroxylapatite injections will improve the appearance of rolling acne scars better than subcision alone.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Age 18 and over
  • Have two acne scar areas
  • The subjects are in good health
  • The subject has the willingness and the 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
  • Subjects who are unable to understand the protocol or to give informed consent
  • Subjects with mental illness

Treatment and study plan

subdermal manipulation ONLY

Procedure

scars receive subdermal manipulation ONLY

Other names: subcision

subdermal manipulation AND injection of a filler

Procedure

scars receive subdermal manipulation AND injection of a filler

Other names: Radiesse

Primary outcomes

  1. Scar Improvement

    Time frame: 3.5 months

Secondary outcomes

  1. Adverse Events

    Time frame: 3.5 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Northwestern University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Subcision and Calcium Hydroxylapatite (Radiesse) Injection on Rolling Acne Scarring Appearance

Important dates

Study start
2007
Primary completion
2009
Study completion
2009
First posted
Aug 1, 2007
Registry last updated
Dec 2, 2021

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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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