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

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Malawy Specialized Hospital

Minya, Egypt