Comparison of the Efficacy of Fractional Er:YAG Laser for Acne Scar

October 9, 2013 updated by: Dae Hun Suh, Seoul National University Hospital

Comparitive Study of Efficacy and Safety Between Fractional Er:YAG Laser and Bipolar Radiofrequency Treatment for Acne Scar

Compare the efficacy of frational Er:YAG laser and that of bipolar frequency with diode laser treatment.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

In acne scar treatment, ablational laser would be superior to nonablative laser treatment. Frational Er:YAG laser treatment is a effective treatment plan for acne scar without severe adverse effects.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

27

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Korea, Republic of
      • Seoul, Korea, Republic of, 110-744
        • Department of Dermatology, Seoul National University College of Medicine

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

19 years to 40 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • moderate acne scar

Exclusion Criteria:

  • taking steroids, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug, and isotretinoin
  • anyone who received acne scar procedures within 6 months
  • underlying diabetes mellitus, keloid, or malignancy

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Er:YAG laser
acne scar treatment using Er:YAG laser
Procedure: Er:YAG laser
acne scar treatment using Er:YAG laser
Active Comparator: Bipolar radiofrequency with diode laser
Procedure: Bipolar radiofrequency with diode laser
acne scar treatment with bipolar radiofrequency combined with diode laser

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Global asessment of acne scar
Time Frame: 12 weeks
5 point grading of acne scar
12 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
ECCA
Time Frame: 12 weeks
quantative assessement of acne scar
12 weeks
adverse effect assessment
Time Frame: 12 weeks
adverse effect assessment
12 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Seoul National University Hospital

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

July 1, 2012

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2013

Study Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2013

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 6, 2013

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 6, 2013

First Posted (Estimate)

October 9, 2013

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

October 11, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 9, 2013

Last Verified

October 1, 2013

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Keywords

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2012-1061

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