NCT06943118

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of two drugs in patients that presents with scars on face after acnes. The effectiveness will be measured by a goodman and baron scale. One group of patients will receive 35% glycolic acid while other group of patients will receive 20% salicylic acid and both groups will be followed by 12 weeks.

Trial Health

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At Risk

Trial Health Score

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

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
60

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_4

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 2025

Shorter than P25 for phase_4

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
not yet recruiting

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 1, 2025

Completed
16 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 17, 2025

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 24, 2025

Completed
5 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 1, 2025

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 1, 2025

Completed
Last Updated

April 24, 2025

Status Verified

March 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

6 months

First QC Date

April 17, 2025

Last Update Submit

April 17, 2025

Conditions

Post Acne Scars

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • improvement in acne scars as per Goodman and baron scale

    6 months

Study Arms (2)

35% glycolic acid peel

EXPERIMENTAL
Procedure: Chemical Peels

20% salicylic acid

EXPERIMENTAL
Procedure: Chemical Peels

Interventions

Chemical PeelsPROCEDURE

Chemical peel is a dermatological procedure in which chemical solution is applied to the skin to remove the top layer

20% salicylic acid35% glycolic acid peel

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 45 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Patients aged 18-45 years with mild to moderate atrophic post acne scars
  • Fitzpatrick skin type 2-4
  • No active acne or ongoing systemic acne treatment

You may not qualify if:

  • Pregnancy and breast feeding
  • History of keloid or hypertrophic scars
  • Use of retinoids or chemical peel in last 3 months
  • Active skin infections
  • History of hyperpigmentation after any procedure
  • Hypersensitivity to aspirin

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Hayatabad Medical Complex

Peshawar, Kpk, 25130, Pakistan

Location

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Chemexfoliation

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cosmetic TechniquesTherapeuticsDermatologic Surgical ProceduresPlastic Surgery ProceduresSurgical Procedures, Operative

Study Officials

  • khizar hayat, MBBS

    Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar, KPK pakistan

    STUDY CHAIR

Central Study Contacts

Khizar Hayat, MBBS

CONTACT

+923159446988ayubian944@gmail.com

Naheed Asghar, MBBS,FCPS

CONTACT

03164040189

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 4
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER GOV
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Associate Professor Dermatology unit HMC

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 17, 2025

First Posted

April 24, 2025

Study Start

April 1, 2025

Primary Completion

October 1, 2025

Study Completion

October 1, 2025

Last Updated

April 24, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-03

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

PA(1)