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Effect of Multiple Subcisions on Rolling Acne Scars

NCT02216864 · Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 5

Last updated 2025-01-31

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to find out whether the use of multiple subcisions over several visits will improve the appearance of rolling acne scars compared to no treatment.

This study was a pilot study designed to determine feasibility of this procedure.

Conditions

  • Acne Scars

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Multiple Subcision

At the start of the procedure, a straight vitrectomy knife will be inserted subdermally and will be slowly advanced parallel to the dermis. Rapid advancement and retraction of the needle under the scarred area in a lancing motion will be performed to abrade the underside of the dermis followed by side to side sweeping motions attempting to break any fibrous attachments to the deeper tissues.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Murad Alam, MD · Northwestern University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2014-08-31
Primary Completion
2025-12-31
Completion
2025-12-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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