Subcision + Suction for Acne Scars

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byMurad Alam, MD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Northwestern University

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?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.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults over 18 in good health with bilateral rolling acne scars. Participants must understand and consent to the study's use of their tissue. It excludes those under 18, pregnant or breastfeeding individuals, anyone unable to consent, people with mental illness, recent Accutane users, and those prone to severe scarring.

Inclusion Criteria

You must be in good physical condition.

I am 18 years old or older.

I am willing and able to give permission for my tissue to be used and to communicate with the research team.

+1 more

Exclusion Criteria

I have not used Accutane in the last 6 months.

I am under 18 years old.

Prone to hypertrophic and keloidal scarring

+3 more

Participant Groups

The study aims to see if combining standard treatment (subcision) for acne scars with suction improves outcomes compared to subcision alone. Subcision involves breaking up scar tissue beneath the skin; suction may enhance this effect.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Subcision & SuctionExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

Standard treatment for acne scars followed by suction.

Group II: SubcisionActive Control1 Intervention

Standard treatment for acne scars only