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Managemnet of acne scars using Fractional CO2 laser, Microneedling Radiofrequency and their combination with Epidermal growth factor.

Evaluating the effectiveness of Fractional CO2 laser versus Microneedling Radiofrequency and their combination with Epidermal growth factor in treating acne scars. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/07/091386
Enrollment
60
Registered
2025-07-22
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-08-18

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Conditions

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

Interventions

Intervention1: Fractional CO2 LASER: fractional ablative device set at a wavelength of 10,600 nm. Parameters included a power range of 18-25 watts, 1 millisecond pulse duration, 0.5 mm spot spacing, a

Sponsors

Dr Nirupama Bhagyalakshmi Tatavarthi
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Emotionally balanced patients with realistic expectations, Patients diagnosed of having post acne scarring grade 2 to 4, Patients who have not undergone any other procedures for scarring in last 6 weeks.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with active bacterial or viral infections, keloidal, bleeding tendency, with unrealistic expectations, unable for follow up, pregnant and lactating women

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The primary outcomes were changes in Goodman and Baron quantitative and qualitative scar grading scoresTimepoint: A total of four treatment sessions as per the group at an interval of one month Last follow-up was carried out at the end of 2 months after the fourth session At the end of 2 months after the last session reduction of Goodman and Baron quantitative, qualitative scores, patient satisfaction score ( Visual analogue scale) & photographs were recorded. Side effects recorded immediately, after 1 week of each session, 2 months after last session.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
patient satisfaction (assessed by Visual Analog Scale), and evaluation of treatment-related side effects.Timepoint: A total of four treatment sessions as per the group at an interval of one month Last follow-up was carried out at the end of 2 months after the fourth session At the end of 2 months after the last session reduction of Goodman and Baron quantitative, qualitative scores, patient satisfaction score ( Visual analogue scale) & photographs were recorded. Side effects recorded immediately, after 1 week of each session, 2 months after last session.—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Nirupama Bhagyalakshmi Tatavarthi

Alluri Sitarama Raju Academy Of Medical Sciences

drnirupamamd@gmail.com9553164588

Outcome results

None listed

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