Effect of shockwave therapy on forehead acne

Feasibility of shockwave therapy and standardization of dosage for mild to moderate forehead acne - Nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/03/064149

Enrollment

Registered

2024-03-14

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-04-01

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Shockwave therapy: Shockwave therapy will be given around the acne after applying clindamycin gel with 200 shocks and with a frequency of 1Hz, 0.03 mj/mm2. 3 sessions per week for 1 wee

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.diagnosed with mild to moderate popular forehead acne as per IGA scale. 2. within 12-29 years of age. 3. willing to participate in the study. 4. who can comprehend and are cooperative.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. with sensitive skin. 2. with hypersensitivity to clindamycin. 3. with cardiac pacemakers, metal implants. 4. diagnosed with migrane and sinusitis 5. with history of pseudomembranous colitis or ulcerative colitis. 6. with dermatitis or any other skin condition. 7. with flared acnes

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
: To determine the effect of shockwave therapy on mild-moderate forehead acne in terms of severity, number of lesions, quality of life and patient satisfactionTimepoint: baseline and end of 2 weeks	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
: To determine the most effective dosage protocol for mild-moderate papular forehead acne Timepoint: At baseline and end of three sessions	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactVaishnavi Naik Desai

KAHER INSTITUTE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY

peeyooshagurudut@klekipt.edu.in9844821355

Outcome results