NCT01958450

Brief Summary

Compare the efficacy of frational Er:YAG laser and that of bipolar frequency with diode laser treatment.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
27

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2012

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 1, 2012

Completed
10 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 1, 2013

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 1, 2013

Completed
5 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 6, 2013

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 9, 2013

Completed
Last Updated

October 11, 2013

Status Verified

October 1, 2013

Enrollment Period

10 months

First QC Date

October 6, 2013

Last Update Submit

October 9, 2013

Conditions

Scar

Keywords

acne scarLaser therapywound healing

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Global asessment of acne scar

    5 point grading of acne scar

    12 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • ECCA

    12 weeks

  • adverse effect assessment

    12 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Er:YAG laser

EXPERIMENTAL

acne scar treatment using Er:YAG laser

Procedure: Er:YAG laser

Bipolar radiofrequency with diode laser

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Bipolar radiofrequency with diode laser

Procedure: Bipolar radiofrequency with diode laser

Interventions

Er:YAG laserPROCEDURE

acne scar treatment using Er:YAG laser

Er:YAG laser
Bipolar radiofrequency with diode laserPROCEDURE

acne scar treatment with bipolar radiofrequency combined with diode laser

Bipolar radiofrequency with diode laser

Eligibility Criteria

Age19 Years - 40 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • moderate acne scar

You may not qualify if:

  • taking steroids, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug, and isotretinoin
  • anyone who received acne scar procedures within 6 months
  • underlying diabetes mellitus, keloid, or malignancy

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Department of Dermatology, Seoul National University College of Medicine

Seoul, 110-744, South Korea

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Kutlubay Z, Gokdemir G. Treatment of atrophic facial acne scars with the Er:YAG laser: a Turkish experience. J Cosmet Laser Ther. 2010 Apr;12(2):65-72. doi: 10.3109/14764171003706141.

    PMID: 20331342BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Cicatrix

Interventions

Lasers, Solid-StateLasers, Semiconductor

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

FibrosisPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

LasersOptical DevicesEquipment and SuppliesRadiation Equipment and Supplies

Study Officials

  • Dae Hun Suh, PhD

    Department of Dermatology, Seoul National University College of Medicine

    STUDY CHAIR

  • Seonguk Min, Msc

    Department of Dermatology, Seoul National University College of Medicine

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 6, 2013

First Posted

October 9, 2013

Study Start

July 1, 2012

Primary Completion

May 1, 2013

Study Completion

May 1, 2013

Last Updated

October 11, 2013

Record last verified: 2013-10

Locations

KR(1)