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Comparison of two procedures for treatment of acne scars

A comparative study of efficacy of fractional CO2 laser and microdermabrasion in patients with acne scars

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/08/035330
Enrollment
70
Registered
2021-08-02
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: L700- Acne vulgaris

Interventions

Intervention1: Fractional CO2 laser: A total of four sittings at regular four weekly intervals will be performed in four months. The configuration of laser system which will be used in the procedure i
Wavelength -10,600nm Distance â?? 1-2mm Power â?? 30% to 60% Repeat â?? 5ms Control Intervention1: Microdermabrasion: A total of eight sittings at regular two weekly interval will be performed in fou

Sponsors

ROHAILKHAND MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1 Patients aged between 18 â?? 35 years. 2 Patients with facial atrophic acne scars. 3 Patients with realistic expectations

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: • Isotretinoin use for past three months • Active lesions of acne and herpes simplex • Patients on acne inducing drugs • Pregnant women • Patients with keloidal tendency • Systemic illness e.g. collagen and vascular diseases.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To study the clinical improvement in grading of facial acne scars in both the groups.Timepoint: 2 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
â?¢ To study the safety profile and compliance of fractional CO2 laser and microdermabrasion in facial atrophic acne scarsTimepoint: 2 weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactPK RATHORE

ROHAILKHAND MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL

drpraveenderma@gmail.com9412332063

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026