Comparison of two treatment options for pimple marks

Randomised double blinded study comparing efficacy of microneedling radiofrequency and fractional carbondioxide laser for acne scars - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/04/085049

Enrollment

Registered

2025-04-17

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-28

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: L905- Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin

Interventions

Intervention1: MNRF: Microneedling radiofrequency Three sequential sessions at four weeks interval Control Intervention1: Fractional CO2: Fractional CO2 Three sequential sessions at four weeks interva

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with acne scars (all grades), above 18 years who are willing to participate the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnancy & lactation, keloidal tendency, active inflammatory lesions in face, herpes infection, bleeding disorders, undergone any skin resurfacing techniques in 12 months and on retinoids

Design outcomes

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Depth and visibility of Acne scars will be reducedTimepoint: 5 months	—

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Micro Needling Radio Frequency(MNRF) is more efficacious in treatment of acne scarsTimepoint: 5 months	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Trishna vaishali M

Pondicherry Institute of Medical sciences

trishpraveen@gmail.com9840579316

Outcome results

None listed

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