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The purpose of this study is to find out whether the use of multiple subcisions over several visits will improve the appearance of rolling acne scars compared to no treatment.
This study was a pilot study designed to determine feasibility of this procedure.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Subcision | Experimental | Subjects will receive multiple subcision treatments to their randomized side of the face 5 times total spaced 4 weeks apart. |
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| Control | No Intervention | Subjects will receive no intervention control on the other side of the face. |
| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Multiple Subcision | Procedure | At the start of the procedure, a straight vitrectomy knife will be inserted subdermally and will be slowly advanced parallel to the dermis. Rapid advancement and retraction of the needle under the scarred area in a lancing motion will be performed to abrade the underside of the dermis followed by side to side sweeping motions attempting to break any fibrous attachments to the deeper tissues. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change in acne scarring compared to baseline after treatments | The change in acne scarring is measured using a quantitative global scarring grading system to compare baseline to the treatment. | Baseline and 36 weeks |
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Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Murad Alam, MD | Northwestern University | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology | Chicago | Illinois | 60611 | United States |
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