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Microneedling vs Dermabrasion for Early Facial Scar Resurfacing

NCT06171386 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2026-05-07

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Summary

This study aims to determine whether microneedling or dermabrasion in the early post-operative period is superior in improving the appearance of surgical scars on the face.

Conditions

  • Scar

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Microneedling

a form of collagen induction therapy

PROCEDURE

Dermabrasion

a technique that improves the skin structure, quality, and appearance of scars through collagen remodeling and reepithelization

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Wake Forest University Health Sciences

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Candace M Water, MD · Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-04-01
Primary Completion
2027-04-30
Completion
2027-04-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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