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To compare the efficacy of laser alone versus laser with topical application of insulin in the treatment of acne scars over the face

A comparative split face study on the efficacy of fractional co2 laser versus fractional co2 laser with topical insulin in the management of atrophic acne scars - nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/06/088591
Enrollment
60
Registered
2025-06-11
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-06-24

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: L709- Acne, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Fractional Co2 laser with topical insulin: Group B- patients with acne scar treated with fractional co2 laser of 30mJ fluence , 1.2msec duration, 0.8mm distance single pass over face. A

Sponsors

Dr Sanjay Mailare B
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Patients of either sex above 18 years & below 45 years with atrophic acne scars 2.Patients willing to give a written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Before starting the study 1.Pregnant and lactating women. 2.Patients on anticoagulants/ immunosuppressive therapy 3.Patients with HIV, Bleeding and coagulation disorders, Diabetes mellitus and keloidal tendencies. 4.Patients with active local infection 5.Patients with active inflammatory acne 6.Patients on isotretinoin /taken within 6 months During Study 1.If patient wants alternate treatment during the study. 2.If patient wants to discontinue the treatment.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Improvement in ECCA global scoreTimepoint: 12 weeks after treatment—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Patient satisfaction scoreTimepoint: 12 weeks after treatment—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr V Sridhar

Chengalpattu Medical College and Hospital

dermcliniccmch@gmail.com9487326132

Outcome results

None listed

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