Status:
COMPLETED
A Pilot Study Testing the Efficacy of a Needling Device for the Treatment of Acne Scars
Lead Sponsor:
Northwestern University
Conditions:
Acne Scars
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-70 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The primary objective of this study is to determine the efficacy of a needling device for treatment of acne scars.
Detailed Description
We are investigating a needled micro-roller for use in improving the appearance of acne scars. The study is being conducted under the direction of Dr. Murad Alam of Northwestern University, Department...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Ages 18-70 years old
- Subjects in general 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
- Global Acne Scarring Classification grade 2-41 (Appendix II)
- Subject has at least two areas of acne scaring on the face (with at least 2 acne scars in each) that are at least 2 cm apart
Exclusion
- Pregnancy and lactation
- Subjects with history of keloid or hypertrophic scars
- Subjects with active skin disease (other than mild acne) or skin infection in the treatment area
- Subjects with an active systematic or local skin disease that is likely to alter wound healing
- Subjects who have undergone in the past 6 months or planning to undergo in the next 6 months the following cosmetic treatments in the acne scar area
- Injectable permanent filler
- Ablative laser treatment
- Subjects taking the following prescription medications:
- Accutane or other retinoids within the past 12 months
- Anticoagulant (warfarin)
- Subjects who allergic to lidocaine and prilocaine
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00974870
Start Date
November 1 2009
End Date
July 1 2010
Last Update
December 2 2021
Active Locations (1)
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Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60611