Comparing how well fractional CO2 laser and derma roller work for treating?acne?scars

Comparison of effectiveness of fractional CO2 laser against derma roller in the treatment of acne scars - nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/09/094371

Enrollment

100

Registered

2025-09-08

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-09-15

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Conditions

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

Interventions

Intervention1: fractional CO2 laser: Patients with acne scars will be treated with fractional CO2 laser for 6 months Control Intervention1: Derma roller: Patients with acne scars will be treated with

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1-Participants aged 18-45 years with moderate to severe atrophic post-acne scars (Goodman and Baron grade 2 or 3)?. 2-Individuals with various scar types. 3-Patients with no recent scar treatments. 4-Willing to participate in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1-Pregnant or lactating females. 2-Contraindications to study interventions. 3-Specific skin type restrictions. 4-History of hypertrophic scarring. 5-Use of photosensitizing medications. 6-Inability to provide informed consent. Individuals undergoing recent dermatological procedures

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Acne Scar SeverityTimepoint: Once every month for six months Once every three months for the next six months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Patient SatisfactionTimepoint: Once every month for six months Once every three months for the next six months	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Hanamant Ganapati Bobade

Varun Arjun Medical College And Rohilkhand Hospital

drniraj1985@gmail.com7759856253

Outcome results

None listed

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