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A prospective randomized split-face comparison the efficacy and safety of air dissecting versus TCA CROSS (TCA Chemical Reconstruction of Skin Scars) in treating acne scars in Asians

A prospective randomized split-face comparison the efficacy and safety of air dissecting versus TCA CROSS (TCA Chemical Reconstruction of Skin Scars) in treating acne scars in Asians

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20250719002
Enrollment
30
Registered
2025-07-19
Start date
2025-07-21
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

One side of face will be treated with air dissection using Air dissector device connecting with sterile 30G needle with 1-month interval for 3 sessions.,One side of face will be treated with 85% TCA C
Air dissecting ,TCA CROSS (TCA Chemical Reconstruction of Skin Scars)

Sponsors

Faculty of Medicine Siriraj hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 50 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Male or female age 20-50 2. Moderate or severe acne scar

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Participants who are pregnant or breastfeeding. 2. Participants with a history of collagen-related disorders, such as Cushing syndrome or Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. 3. Participants with dermatitis, wounds, or skin infections on the facial area. 4. Participants with cancer, currently undergoing cancer treatment, or skin cancer in the area to be treated. 5. Participants with a history of immunodeficiency, including HIV infection or AIDS. 6. Participants with a history of allergy to anesthetics. 7. Participants with a history of abnormal photosensitivity. 8. Participants with a history of coagulation disorders or taking medications affecting blood coagulation, such as aspirin or anticoagulants. 9. Participants with a history of facial treatment using fillers, botulinum toxin injections, collagen biostimulators, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), or thread lifting within 6 months prior to participation in the research project. 10. Participants with a history of laser treatment for acne scars on the face within 6 months prior to participation in the research project. 11. Participants with a history of hypertrophic scars or skin rashes in the treatment area. 12. Participants with a history of acne treatment using isotretinoin within 6 months prior to participation in the research project. 13. Participants with a history of treatment using vitamin A derivatives within 3 months prior to participation in the research project. 14. Participants with a history of ischemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, renal failure, hepatic failure, coagulation disorders, anemia, or uncontrolled hypertension. 15. Participants with a history of psychiatric disorders. 16. Participants with any conditions deemed by the investigator to potentially compromise their safety if participating in the research project. 17. Participants who do not consent to photography for treatment evaluation.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Volume depression baseline, 2nd treatment, 3rd treatment, 1-,3- and 6-month after 3rd treatment Antera 3D,Texture baseline, 2nd treatment, 3rd treatment, 1-,3- and 6-month after 3rd treatment Antera3D,Goodman and Baron's Quantitative Global Acne Scarring Grading System baseline, 2nd treatment, 3rd treatment, 1-,3- and 6-month after 3rd treatment Blinded evaluator

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
melanin index baseline, 2nd treatment, 3rd treatment, 1-,3- and 6-month after 3rd treatment Mexameter,Erythema index baseline, 2nd treatment, 3rd treatment, 1-,3- and 6-month after 3rd treatment Mexameter,Patient improvement scale baseline, 2nd treatment, 3rd treatment, 1-,3- and 6-month after 3rd treatment Patients self assessment,Safety baseline, 2nd treatment, 3rd treatment, 1-,3- and 6-month after 3rd treatment Adverse event

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactWoraphong Manuskiatti

Department of Dermatology, Faculty of medicine Siriraj hospital, Mahidol university

woraphong.man@mahidol.ac.th024197777

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026