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A Comparative study on the efficacy and safety of Beta-glucan hydrogel versus petrolatum in post-carbon dioxide laser acne scar resurfacing wound care

A Comparative study on the efficacy and safety of Beta-glucan hydrogel versus petrolatum in post-carbon dioxide laser acne scar resurfacing wound care

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20251217003
Enrollment
30
Registered
2025-12-17
Start date
2025-12-22
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

Beta-glucan hydrogel will be instructed to apply on one side of face twice daily until last scab fallen off,Petrolatum will be instructed to apply on one side of face twice daily until last scab falle
Experimental Drug,Experimental Drug
Beta-glucan hydrogel,Petrolatum

Sponsors

Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Male or female participants aged 20 to 60 years. 2. Participants receiving treatment for bilateral facial acne scars with fractional carbon dioxide laser using identical energy settings on both sides of the face. 3. Participants who voluntarily agree to participate in the study and provide written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Pregnant or breastfeeding participants 2. History of hypersensitivity or allergy to hydrogel, yeast, or yeast derived products. 3. History of collagen disorders. 4. Presence of active dermatitis, wounds, or skin infection on the face. 5. History of facial herpes simplex infection or active facial herpes infection. 6. History of malignancy, ongoing cancer treatment, or skin cancer at the treatment area. 7. History of immunodeficiency, including HIV infection or AIDS. 8. History of abnormal photosensitivity. 9. History of facial treatment with dermal fillers, botulinum toxin, collagen biostimulators, platelet rich plasma, or thread lifting within 6 months prior to study enrollment. 10. History of laser treatment for facial acne scars within 6 months prior to study enrollment. 11. History of hypertrophic scars or keloids in the treatment area. 12. History of isotretinoin use within 6 months prior to study enrollment. 13. History of treatment with vitamin A or its derivatives within 3 months prior to study enrollment. 14. History of psychiatric disorders. 15. Any condition that, in the investigators judgment, may compromise participant safety or study outcomes. 16. Participants who do not consent to facial photography for treatment evaluation.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
wound healing time baseline, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 days post laser, 2, 3, 4, 8, 12 weeks post laser Physician Global Assessment (PGA) of Healing ,Trabsepidermal water loss baseline, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 days post laser, 2, 3, 4, 8, 12 weeks post laser Tewameter,Safety baseline, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 days post laser, 2, 3, 4, 8, 12 weeks post laser Adverse events

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Pigmentation level baseline, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 days post laser, 2, 3, 4, 8, 12 weeks post laser Antera3D,Redness level baseline, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 days post laser, 2, 3, 4, 8, 12 weeks post laser Antera3D,Red area baseline, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 days post laser, 2, 3, 4, 8, 12 weeks post laser VISIA,Brown area baseline, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 days post laser, 2, 3, 4, 8, 12 weeks post laser VISIA,Post laser complications e.g. erythema, crust, edema baseline, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 days post laser, 2, 3, 4, 8, 12 weeks post laser Physician Global Assessment (PGA) of Healing ,Participants assessments of burning, stinging, itching, dryness baseline, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 days post laser, 2, 3, 4, 8, 12 weeks post laser Participants assessments,melanin index baseline, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 days post laser, 2, 3, 4, 8, 12 weeks post laser Mexameter,Erythema index baseline, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 days post laser, 2, 3, 4, 8, 12 weeks post laser Mexameter

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactRungsima Wanitphakdeedecha

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

rungsima.wan@mahidol.ac.th024194333

Outcome results

None listed

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