High versus moderate energy use of bipolar fractional radiofrequency in the treatment of acne scars : A split-face double-blinded randomized control trial pilot study.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

TCTR

Registry ID

TCTR20150629004

Enrollment

Unknown

Registered

2015-06-29

Start date

2013-11-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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

Conditions

acne scar acne scar

Interventions

high energy of fractional radiofrequency (100mJ/pin),moderate energy of fractional radiofrequency (60mJ/pin)

Experimental Device,Experimental Device

hi energy bipolar fractional radiofrequency,moderate energy bipolar fractional radiofrequency

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Fitzpatrick skin phototype III-IV mild to moderate acne scar age 18-60

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: history of prior topical retinoic acid within 6 months history of prior laser therapy within 3 months pregnancy lactation history of systemic steroid use within 6 months

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
efficacy baseline, 1, 3 and 6 month GASS scale	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
adverse reaction baseline, 1, 3 and 6 month ordinal scale	—

Contacts

Public Contactweeranut phothong

mahidol university

weeranut@gmail.com+6624199933

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026

High versus moderate energy use of bipolar fractional radiofrequency in the treatment of acne scars : A split&#45;face double&#45;blinded randomized control trial pilot study.