Laser versus conventional treatment for active acne in primary care

Laser versus conventional treatment for active acne in primary care: a randomised ocntrolled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN78675673

Enrollment

Registered

2005-05-10

Start date

2005-02-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2022-11-21

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Conditions

Acne vulgaris Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases Acne vulgaris

Interventions

1. Pulsed-dye laser at 585 nm 2. Lymecycline orally & isotretinoin gel topically

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 16-45 with moderate active inflammatory acne vulgaris

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Improvement after 3 months in both groups using the Leeds revised grading system	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Patient satisfaction, compliance, cost	—

Countries

England, United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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