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- Clinical Trial NCT06319768
Efficacy of Intralesional Injection of Pentoxifylline, Platelet-Rich Plasma, and Combined Pentoxifylline With Platelet-Rich Plasma in Patients With Atrophic Acne Scars
Efficacy of Intralesional Injection of Pentoxifylline, Platelet-Rich Plasma, and Combined
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an Acne vulgaris is a common chronic inflammatory skin disorder. It is the eighth most prevalent disease worldwide with a prevalence of 9.4%. Acne scar is one of the most persistent complications of acne, causes marked psychological stress to the patient . The process of acne scar formation can be broadly divided into two stages: increased tissue formation and loss or damage of tissue, corresponding to keloid or hypertrophic scar and atrophic scar, respectively.
The ultimate severity of acne scars is correlated with acne grade and the delay in treatment of active disease. The atrophic scars include three subtypes: icepick or V-shaped, rolling or M-shaped, and boxcar or U-shaped scars. Among atrophic scars, the ice pick type represents 60%-70%; the boxcar type represents 20%-30%; and the rolling type represents 15%-25% (Salameh and Shumaker, 2022). According to the qualitative scarring grading system, a macular acne scar type also exists, which clinically shows erythematous, hyperpigmented, or hypopigmented flat marks.
autologous blood product containing high concentrations of platelets in a small volume of plasma. PRP has been utilized in the treatment of orthopedic, musculoskeletal, and maxillofacial conditions for many years, it has only recently gained popularity in dermatology. PRP contains various growth factors, including platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), transforming growth factor (TFG), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and insulin-like growth factor (IGF). These growth factors stimulate tissue remodeling and are associated with enhanced healing through the attraction of macrophages, upregulation of collagen synthesis, and promotion of tissue regeneration. Moreover, platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) was shown to promote wound healing, angiogenesis, and tissue remodeling.
Study Overview
Status
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Study Type
Enrollment (Estimated)
Phase
- Not Applicable
Contacts and Locations
Study Contact
- Name: MARIAM M SOLIMAN, resident
- Phone Number: 01151180969
- Email: mariam-mosaad-post@med.sohag.edu.eg
Study Contact Backup
- Name: Mohammed M Ali, professor
- Phone Number: 01004139060
Study Locations
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Sohag, Egypt
- Recruiting
- Sohag university Hospital
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Contact:
- Magdy M Amin, professor
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
- Adult
- Older Adult
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Aged > 18 years old.
- Both sexes.
- All types of atrophic acne scars
Exclusion Criteria:
• Pregnant or lactating women.
- Coagulation disorders or anemia.
- Skin infections.
- Patients with hormonal disturbance.
- Chronic disease e.g: diabetes, renal disease….etc.
- Refusal to participate.
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Treatment
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: None (Open Label)
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Active Comparator: - In group A (PTX group) (n:25):
Patients will be treated with intralesional PTX (Trentoximal Ampoule 100 mg/5 ml) in a dose of 1mg per lesion at a distance 1cm between two atrophic lesions with a maximum 20 mg per session (with insulin syringe 30Gx8mm).
Lesion blanching is the endpoint of injection.
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Patients will be treated with intralesional PTX (Trentoximal Ampoule 100 mg/5 ml) in a dose of 1mg per lesion at a distance 1cm between two atrophic lesions with a maximum 20 mg per session (with insulin syringe 30Gx8mm).
Lesion blanching is the endpoint of injection
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Active Comparator: - In group B(PRP group) (n:25):
Patients will be treated with intralesional PRP.
PRP will be obtained by the double-spin method, followed by the collection of 10 mL of autologous whole blood into tubes containing trisodium citrate as an anticoagulant.
The collected blood will first be centrifuged at 1000 RPM for 10 minutes at room temperature to separate the red blood cells at the bottom of the tube, the buffy coat (containing the white blood cells) in the middle, and the plasma above (soft spin).
Then, the upper plasma will be pipetted above the buffy coat to undergo another centrifugation at 1500 RPM for another10 minutes (hard spin) to obtain a platelet pellet in the bottom of the tube (with a platelet count 4-4.5 times higher than that of baseline) and a platelet-poor plasma(PPP) in the upper part.
The PPP will be partly removed and partly used to re-suspend the platelets to finally produce 2 mL of PRP.
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Patients will be treated with intralesional PRP.
PRP will be obtained by the double-spin method, followed by the collection of 10 mL of autologous whole blood into tubes containing trisodium citrate as an anticoagulant.
The collected blood will first be centrifuged at 1000 RPM for 10 minutes at room temperature to separate the red blood cells at the bottom of the tube, the buffy coat (containing the white blood cells) in the middle, and the plasma above (soft spin).
Then, the upper plasma will be pipetted above the buffy coat to undergo another centrifugation at 1500 RPM for another10 minutes (hard spin) to obtain a platelet pellet in the bottom of the tube (with a platelet count 4-4.5 times higher than that of baseline) and a platelet-poor plasma(PPP) in the upper part.
The PPP will be partly removed and partly used to re-suspend the platelets to finally produce 2 mL of PRP
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Active Comparator: - In group C (combined PTX & PRP) (n:25):
Patients will be treated with a combination of both intralesional 1mg of PTX per lesion (with a maximum 20mg per session) then 0.1ml of intralesional PRP at the same lesion after 5 minutes.
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Patients will be treated with a combination of both intralesional 1mg of PTX per lesion (with a maximum 20mg per session) then 0.1ml of intralesional PRP at the same lesion after 5 minutes
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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goodman and baron qualitative grading system of postacne scarring
Time Frame: 6 months
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6 months
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Collaborators and Investigators
Sponsor
Publications and helpful links
General Publications
- Connolly D, Vu HL, Mariwalla K, Saedi N. Acne Scarring-Pathogenesis, Evaluation, and Treatment Options. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2017 Sep;10(9):12-23. Epub 2017 Sep 1.
- Alves R, Grimalt R. Platelet-Rich Plasma and its Use for Cicatricial and Non-Cicatricial Alopecias: A Narrative Review. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb). 2020 Aug;10(4):623-633. doi: 10.1007/s13555-020-00408-5. Epub 2020 Jun 17.
- Balazic E, Axler E, Konisky H, Khanna U, Kobets K. Pentoxifylline in dermatology. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2023 Feb;22(2):410-417. doi: 10.1111/jocd.15445. Epub 2022 Oct 31.
- Bhargava S, Kroumpouzos G, Varma K, Kumar U. Combination therapy using subcision, needling, and platelet-rich plasma in the management of grade 4 atrophic acne scars: A pilot study. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2019 Aug;18(4):1092-1097. doi: 10.1111/jocd.12935. Epub 2019 Mar 28.
Study record dates
Study Major Dates
Study Start (Actual)
Primary Completion (Estimated)
Study Completion (Estimated)
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
First Posted (Actual)
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
Last Verified
More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
- Pathological Conditions, Anatomical
- Atrophy
- Physiological Effects of Drugs
- Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
- Vasodilator Agents
- Enzyme Inhibitors
- Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
- Protective Agents
- Antioxidants
- Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors
- Free Radical Scavengers
- Radiation-Protective Agents
- Pentoxifylline
Other Study ID Numbers
- soh-med-24-01-04ms
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
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