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9 Acne Scars Trials

Power is an online platform that helps thousands of Acne Scars patients discover FDA-reviewed trials every day. Every trial we feature meets safety and ethical standards, giving patients an easy way to discover promising new treatments in the research stage.

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Subcision for Acne Scars

Chicago, Illinois
This trial is testing whether doing a minor surgical procedure called subcision can improve rolling acne scars. Subcision involves using a needle to cut through tough bands under the skin that cause scarring. The goal is to see if this method makes the skin look smoother compared to no treatment.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 65
Sex:All
5 Participants Needed
This trial is testing whether using a suction device along with regular acne scar treatments helps improve the scars more than using the regular treatment alone. It targets people with acne scars and aims to see if suction can make the treatment work better by enhancing healing and cleaning.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 65
Sex:All
20 Participants Needed
This trial is testing a new gel called ELAPR002f to help fill in and smooth out indented acne scars on the face. It targets adults with noticeable acne scars who haven't had success with other treatments. The gel works by filling in the scarred areas to make the skin look smoother. Participants will receive multiple treatments and be monitored for an extended period.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:18+
Sex:All
156 Participants Needed
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MIRIA Laser for Acne Scars

New York, New York
This trial is testing a laser treatment called the AVAVA MIRIA Laser Skin System to see if it can improve acne scars. People with acne scars will get the laser treatment multiple times. The study will check how well the treatment works over several months.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 65
Sex:All
75 Participants Needed
This non-significant risk study is intended to demonstrate the use of the MIRIA Skin Treatment System can show improvement in dermatologic conditions currently indicated for treatment with a laser (such as, but not limited to, benign pigmented lesions, benign cutaneous lesions, wrinkles, textural irregularities, or scars). The study is also intended to assist in determination of the optimal laser configuration and treatment parameters that most consistently yield results.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18+
Sex:All
200 Participants Needed
The investigators aim to investigate the efficacy and tolerability of a hybrid non-ablative/ablative laser for acne scarring in skin of color.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18+
Sex:All
46 Participants Needed
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AVAVA for Acne

Waltham, Massachusetts
A general protocol to treat a variety of dermatologic conditions and collect patient feedback. Primary outcome is the collection and analysis of patient questionnaires related to the overall experience of the device treatment. Secondary outcome measures include physician and subject evaluations in regards to improvement seen in the device as well as assessment of side effects.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 70
Sex:All
200 Participants Needed
This trial is testing a laser treatment called the Mosaic Ultra 1550nm system. It aims to help people with skin problems like wrinkles, scars, and acne. The laser works by boosting the skin's natural healing process to make it look smoother and younger. The 1550 nm laser device has been previously studied for its safety and effectiveness in improving wrinkles, pigmentation, and skin texture.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 60
Sex:All
200 Participants Needed
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Candela Technology for Skin Conditions

Marlborough, Massachusetts
This is a non-randomized, multi-center, open-label, prospective clinical study evaluating the clinical treatment with Candela Medical Technology.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18+
Sex:All
500 Participants Needed
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Acne Scars clinical trials pay?

Each trial will compensate patients a different amount, but $50-100 for each visit is a fairly common range for Phase 2–4 trials (Phase 1 trials often pay substantially more). Further, most trials will cover the costs of a travel to-and-from the clinic.

How do Acne Scars clinical trials work?

After a researcher reviews your profile, they may choose to invite you in to a screening appointment, where they'll determine if you meet 100% of the eligibility requirements. If you do, you'll be sorted into one of the treatment groups, and receive your study drug. For some trials, there is a chance you'll receive a placebo. Across Acne Scars trials 30% of clinical trials have a placebo. Typically, you'll be required to check-in with the clinic every month or so. The average trial length for Acne Scars is 12 months.

How do I participate in a study as a "healthy volunteer"?

Not all studies recruit healthy volunteers: usually, Phase 1 studies do. Participating as a healthy volunteer means you will go to a research facility several times over a few days or weeks to receive a dose of either the test treatment or a "placebo," which is a harmless substance that helps researchers compare results. You will have routine tests during these visits, and you'll be compensated for your time and travel, with the number of appointments and details varying by study.

What does the "phase" of a clinical trial mean?

The phase of a trial reveals what stage the drug is in to get approval for a specific condition. Phase 1 trials are the trials to collect safety data in humans. Phase 2 trials are those where the drug has some data showing safety in humans, but where further human data is needed on drug effectiveness. Phase 3 trials are in the final step before approval. The drug already has data showing both safety and effectiveness. As a general rule, Phase 3 trials are more promising than Phase 2, and Phase 2 trials are more promising than phase 1.

Do I need to be insured to participate in a Acne Scars medical study ?

Clinical trials are almost always free to participants, and so do not require insurance. The only exception here are trials focused on cancer, because only a small part of the typical treatment plan is actually experimental. For these cancer trials, participants typically need insurance to cover all the non-experimental components.

What are the newest Acne Scars clinical trials ?

Most recently, we added AVAVA for Acne, Injectable Gel for Acne Scars and MIRIA Skin Treatment for Wrinkles and Scars to the Power online platform.