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- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Clinical Trial NCT07401342
An Assessment of the Efficacy and Safety of Employing a Duosomal Chemical Peel for Aesthetic Enhancement in the Periocular and Facial Regions (AESEDCPAEPFR)
February 3, 2026 updated by: Instituto de Oftalmología Fundación Conde de Valenciana
This study will employ an experimental, prospective, longitudinal, and comparative before-and-after design.
The objective is to assess the efficacy and safety of duosomal chemical peels as agents for enhancing the aesthetic appearance of the periocular and facial regions
Study Overview
Status
Completed
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Detailed Description
Participants aged over 21 years will be included in the study.
They will receive an application of salicylic acid to the facial surface through continuous massaging for a duration of five minutes, facilitating the exfoliation of the superficial epidermal layers.
Subsequently, a specific medication will be administered based on the skin characteristics and the intended treatment objective: salicylic acid for individuals predisposed to oily skin and acne, mandelic acid for those with irregular pigmentation and hyperpigmentation, lactic acid for individuals with sensitive skin, and glycolic acid for those with wrinkles and pigmentation changes due to aging.
A moisturizer will then be applied and massaged continuously, allowing it to act for five minutes.
These treatments will be administered weekly over a four-week period.
Improvement as reported by the study participants will be evaluated using the Face-Q and SASSQ (Scientific Assessment Scale of Skin Quality) questionnaires.
The SASSQ is an objective scale completed by the researcher, assessing loss of elasticity, wrinkles, roughness, pigmentation, erythema, and pore size on a scale from 0 to 4, where 0 denotes absence of the parameter and 4 indicates very severe changes.
The FACE-Q is a subjective scale completed by the participants, ranging from 1 to 4, where 1 signifies very dissatisfied and 4 signifies very satisfied.
Descriptive statistics of the demographic variables will be conducted, and analytical statistics using the Wilcoxon test will be employed to compare baseline and final results at the conclusion of the treatment.
A p-value of less than 0.05 will be considered statistically significant.
Study Type
Interventional
Enrollment (Actual)
12
Phase
- Phase 4
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
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Mexico City
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Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico, 06800
- Instituto de Oftalmologia F.A.P. Conde de Valenciana, I.A.P.
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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
- Adult
- Older Adult
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Individuals aged 21 years and older, both male and female, who seek enhancement of the periocular and facial regions will be considered for recruitment. Participants must agree to the study conditions, consent to the follow-up period as proposed, and provide informed consent for the procedure.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Individuals with psychiatric disorders, those exhibiting symptoms indicative of body dysmorphia, and those who have undergone facial filler treatments within the six months preceding the procedure. Elimination criteria: Participants who fail to adhere to follow-up protocols during the designated periods; those who receive additional treatments such as mesotherapy, botulinum toxin, chemical peeling, or facial fillers in the same area during the follow-up period; and those who, during the follow-up period, develop any debilitating illness or conditions resulting in a wasting/emaciation syndrome.
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: N/A
- Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
- Masking: None (Open Label)
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Experimental: Participants aged over 21 years included in the study
They will receive an application of salicylic acid to the facial surface through continuous massaging for a duration of five minutes, facilitating the exfoliation of the superficial epidermal layers.
Subsequently, a specific medication will be administered based on the skin characteristics and the intended treatment objective: salicylic acid for individuals predisposed to oily skin and acne, mandelic acid for those with irregular pigmentation and hyperpigmentation, lactic acid for individuals with sensitive skin, and glycolic acid for those with wrinkles and pigmentation changes due to aging.
A moisturizer will then be applied and massaged continuously, allowing it to act for five minutes.
These treatments will be administered weekly over a four-week period
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They will receive an application of salicylic acid to the facial surface through continuous massaging for a duration of five minutes, facilitating the exfoliation of the superficial epidermal layers.
Subsequently, a specific medication will be administered based on the skin characteristics and the intended treatment objective: salicylic acid for individuals predisposed to oily skin and acne, mandelic acid for those with irregular pigmentation and hyperpigmentation, lactic acid for individuals with sensitive skin, and glycolic acid for those with wrinkles and pigmentation changes due to aging.
A moisturizer will then be applied and massaged continuously, allowing it to act for five minutes.
These treatments will be administered weekly over a four-week period.
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Objective skin quality improvement
Time Frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks
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The SASSQ (Scientific Assessment Scale of Skin Quality) is an objective scale completed by the researcher, assessing loss of elasticity, wrinkles, roughness, pigmentation, erythema, and pore size on a scale from 0 to 4, where 0 denotes absence of the parameter and 4 indicates very severe changes
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From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks
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Subjective skin quality improvement
Time Frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks
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The FACE-Q is a subjective scale completed by the participants, ranging from 1 to 4, where 1 signifies very dissatisfied and 4 signifies very satisfied
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From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks
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Collaborators and Investigators
This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.
Publications and helpful links
The person responsible for entering information about the study voluntarily provides these publications. These may be about anything related to the study.
General Publications
- Eiben-Nielson C, Kerscher M. Development and validation of a global photonumeric scale for evaluating skin quality of aged female facial skin. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2021 Dec;20(12):4032-4039. doi: 10.1111/jocd.14058. Epub 2021 Mar 24.
- Garg VK, Sinha S, Sarkar R. Glycolic acid peels versus salicylic-mandelic acid peels in active acne vulgaris and post-acne scarring and hyperpigmentation: a comparative study. Dermatol Surg. 2009 Jan;35(1):59-65. doi: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.2008.34383.x. Epub 2008 Dec 8.
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- Sarkar R, Garg V, Bansal S, Sethi S, Gupta C. Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy and Tolerability of Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Mandelic Acid, and Phytic Acid Combination Peels in Melasma. Dermatol Surg. 2016 Mar;42(3):384-91. doi: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000000642.
- Odrzywolek W, Deda A, Zdrada J, Wilczynski S, Blonska-Fajfrowska B, Lipka-Trawinska A. Quantitative Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Chemical Peelings in Reducing Acne Lesions Based on Gray-Level Co-Occurrence Matrix (GLCM). Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2022 Sep 12;15:1873-1882. doi: 10.2147/CCID.S375131. eCollection 2022.
- Grimes PE. The safety and efficacy of salicylic acid chemical peels in darker racial-ethnic groups. Dermatol Surg. 1999 Jan;25(1):18-22. doi: 10.1046/j.1524-4725.1999.08145.x.
- Sharquie KE, Al-Tikreety MM, Al-Mashhadani SA. Lactic acid chemical peels as a new therapeutic modality in melasma in comparison to Jessner's solution chemical peels. Dermatol Surg. 2006 Dec;32(12):1429-36. doi: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.2006.32352.x.
- Jarzabek-Perz S, Mucha P, Rotsztejn H. Corneometric evaluation of skin moisture after application of 10% and 30% gluconolactone. Skin Res Technol. 2021 Sep;27(5):925-930. doi: 10.1111/srt.13044. Epub 2021 Mar 26.
- Dayal S, Kalra KD, Sahu P. Comparative study of efficacy and safety of 45% mandelic acid versus 30% salicylic acid peels in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2020 Feb;19(2):393-399. doi: 10.1111/jocd.13168. Epub 2019 Sep 25.
- Yamamoto K, Oishi K, Fujimatsu I, Komatsu K. Production of R-(-)-mandelic acid from mandelonitrile by Alcaligenes faecalis ATCC 8750. Appl Environ Microbiol. 1991 Oct;57(10):3028-32. doi: 10.1128/aem.57.10.3028-3032.1991.
- O'Connor AA, Lowe PM, Shumack S, Lim AC. Chemical peels: A review of current practice. Australas J Dermatol. 2018 Aug;59(3):171-181. doi: 10.1111/ajd.12715. Epub 2017 Oct 24.
- Bensimon RH. Chemical Peels. Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2023 Nov;31(4):475-494. doi: 10.1016/j.fsc.2023.05.006. Epub 2023 Jul 26.
- Salam A, Dadzie OE, Galadari H. Chemical peeling in ethnic skin: an update. Br J Dermatol. 2013 Oct;169 Suppl 3:82-90. doi: 10.1111/bjd.12535.
- Gentili G, Perugini P, Bugliaro S, D'Antonio C. Efficacy and safety of a new peeling formulated with a pool of PHAs for the treatment of all skin types, even sensitive. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2023 Feb;22(2):517-528. doi: 10.1111/jocd.15215. Epub 2022 Aug 9.
- Roberts WE. Chemical peeling in ethnic/dark skin. Dermatol Ther. 2004;17(2):196-205. doi: 10.1111/j.1396-0296.2004.04020.x.
- Asilian A, Shahmoradi Z, Talakoub M, Mokhtari F, Siadat AH, Mohaghegh F, Adibi N, Mozafarpoor S, Kazemipour S, Danesh F, Hafezi H. Evaluation of combination therapy with peeling added to minimal invasive blepharoplasty in lower eyelid rejuvenation. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2020 Nov;19(11):2922-2928. doi: 10.1111/jocd.13394. Epub 2020 Apr 3.
- Dayan SH, Bacos JT, Ho TT, Gandhi ND, Gutierrez-Borst S, Kalbag A. Topical skin therapies in subjects undergoing full facial rejuvenation. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2019 Jun;18(3):798-805. doi: 10.1111/jocd.12977. Epub 2019 Apr 29.
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- Gao L, Song W, Qian L, Zhang J, Li K, Yang J, Wang G. Clinical efficacy of different therapeutic modes of CO2 fractional laser for treatment of static periocular wrinkles in Asian skin. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2022 Mar;21(3):1045-1050. doi: 10.1111/jocd.14640. Epub 2021 Dec 8.
Study record dates
These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.
Study Major Dates
Study Start (Actual)
November 1, 2023
Primary Completion (Actual)
December 28, 2023
Study Completion (Actual)
January 31, 2024
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
February 3, 2026
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
February 3, 2026
First Posted (Actual)
February 10, 2026
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
February 10, 2026
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
February 3, 2026
Last Verified
February 1, 2026
More Information
Terms related to this study
Other Study ID Numbers
- CEI-2023/11/02
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
YES
IPD Sharing Time Frame
From May to July 2026
IPD Sharing Supporting Information Type
- STUDY_PROTOCOL
- SAP
- ICF
- ANALYTIC_CODE
- CSR
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
No
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