Status:
COMPLETED
Impact of Tripolar Radiofrequency on Acne Scar
Lead Sponsor:
Cairo University
Conditions:
Acne Scars - Mixed Atrophic and Hypertrophic
Scar
Eligibility:
All Genders
20-40 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the therapeutic efficacy of tripolar radiofrequency on acne scar
Detailed Description
Acne scarring is a very troublesome complication associated with acne and is reported in as high as 95% of the patients, sometimes even with proper and prompt treatment. The visible depressed scars ha...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Forty patients having acne scar, from both genders their ages will be ranged from 20 to 40 years old
- Both genders will participate in this study as the following distribution 17 male and 23 female.
- They diagnosed as acne scar by their physicians and referred for physical therapy management.
- Medically and psychologically stable patients.
- All patients will approve and sign a consent form before starting the program which will include the purpose, natures and potential risks of the study which will be explained to all patients
Exclusion
- Patients who suffer from hypertrophic and/or keloidal scars and a skin condition in the area of acne scars that would interfere with study procedures (e.g., plaque psoriasis, tattoo, birthmark, facial hair).
- Patients with medical red flags as severe psychiatric disorder or cognitive deficits.
- Medically unstable and uncooperative patients.
- Untreated and active/ongoing acne vulgaris.
- Immunocompromised status.
- History of skin cancer.
- Recurrent herpes viral infection.
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding status.
- Females take contraceptive pills
- Hormonal disturbance
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06492356
Start Date
July 1 2023
End Date
June 1 2024
Last Update
July 11 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Malawy Specialized Hospital
Minya, Egypt