NCT06102343

Brief Summary

The ClearSkin module, Er: Glass 1540nm, is largely used in the treatment of acne vulgaris and acne scars. The non-ablative ER:Glass 1540 nm laser deeply penetrates the skin, causing thermal damage to the sebaceous glands, destroying P. acnes bacteria and reducing sebum production, while leaving the epidermis intact. The integrated vacuum mechanism extracts accumulated sebaceous material from the pores, while contact cooling protects the skin, reducing pain and allowing for safer and more effective treatment of the sebaceous glands within the dermis. Based on this background, the investigators have considered a pilot study aimed at assessing the efficacy and safety of the ClearSkin Module in treating subjects with facial acne scars.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
41

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2024

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 18, 2023

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 26, 2023

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2024

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 1, 2025

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 1, 2025

Completed
Last Updated

October 26, 2023

Status Verified

October 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

1 year

First QC Date

October 18, 2023

Last Update Submit

October 21, 2023

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Reduction of at least 6 points in Goodman Baron's score at 3-month follow-up visit compared to baseline.

    comparison of acne scars' Goodman Baron's score at baseline with acne scars' Goodman Baron's score at 3-month follow-up visit compared to baseline.

    throughout the study, up to 1 year.

Secondary Outcomes (6)

  • Improvement in the treated facial acne scars after ClearSkin according to the General Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS), at the 3-month follow-up visit compared to baseline.

    throughout the study, up to 1 year.

  • Improvement in the treated facial acne scars after ClearSkin according to the General Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS), at the 1-month follow-up visit compared to baseline.

    throughout the study, up to 1 year.

  • Improvement in skin texture of the treated facial acne scars.

    throughout the study, up to 1 year.

  • Participant's satisfaction rates

    throughout the study, up to 1 year.

  • Adverse Events frequency & intensity.

    throughout the study, up to 1 year.

  • +1 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (1)

acne scars treatment using the Alma Harmony platform with the ClearSkin applicator.

EXPERIMENTAL

treatment of acne scars using the ClearSkin non-ablative ER:Glass 1540nm laser Module.

Device: Alma Harmony

Interventions

Acne scars treatment using non-ablative ER:Glass 1540 nm laser module.

Also known as: ClearSkin applicator
acne scars treatment using the Alma Harmony platform with the ClearSkin applicator.

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 50 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Men or women aged 18 to 50 years
  • Presence of mild to moderate facial acne scars (according to Goodman \& Baron's scale)
  • Subjects in reasonably good general health, according to the Investigator's judgment;
  • Subjects who agree to avoid tanning during the entire investigational period;
  • Subjects who agree to avoid any other facial procedure during the entire investigational period; including but not limited to: injectables or threads, peeling of any kind, dermabrasion, facial hair removal, or application of any cosmeceutical/pharmaceutical without the consent from the PI only.
  • Subjects able to understand the full nature and the purpose of the investigation, including possible risks and side effects, able to cooperate with the Investigator and comply with the requirements of the entire investigation (ability to attend all the planned investigation visits according to the time limits included) based on Investigator's judgment.
  • Subjects willing to sign an informed consent, consent to use their photos for future scientific or marketing purposes, according to the sponsor's needs.

You may not qualify if:

  • Subjects with active infections
  • Subjects with a history of keloid scarring or hypertrophic scar formation
  • Subjects with previous medical treatment of the area, or oral retinoid drug prescribed within the past six months
  • Subjects who have been tanning within the past 30 days;
  • Previous surgical treatment of the area selected for the treatment with the investigational device;
  • Subjects with any inflammatory skin condition e.g., eczema, active herpes simplex, etc. at the treatment site;
  • Subjects with the presence of tattoos at the treatment site
  • Subjects with skin cancer or any other cancer and/or any cancer drug therapy (such as ducabaxine, fluorouracil, methotrexate, etc.)
  • Subjects with history of autoimmune disorder or evidence of immunosuppression;
  • Subjects with collagen vascular diseases
  • Subjects with thrombocytopenia
  • Subjects with peripheral vascular disease
  • Subjects with Melasma
  • Pregnant or lactating subjects

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Up Clinic

Lisbon, 1400-020, Portugal

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Hypertrophy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pathological Conditions, AnatomicalPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Tiago Baptista, MD

    Head of Up Clinic, Lisbon, Portugal

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 18, 2023

First Posted

October 26, 2023

Study Start

January 1, 2024

Primary Completion

January 1, 2025

Study Completion

January 1, 2025

Last Updated

October 26, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-10

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