Microneedling vs Dermabrasion for Early Facial Scar Resurfacing

Part of paid clinical trials in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Sponsor
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Study ID
NCT06171386
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Scar

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Microneedling — PROCEDURE
    a form of collagen induction therapy
  • Dermabrasion — PROCEDURE
    a technique that improves the skin structure, quality, and appearance of scars through collagen remodeling and reepithelization

Study Details

This study aims to determine whether microneedling or dermabrasion in the early post-operative period is superior in improving the appearance of surgical scars on the face.

Key Dates

Start date
Apr 1, 2024
Status verified
Dec 2025
Primary completion
Apr 30, 2027
Completion
Apr 30, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
30 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Active Comparator: microneedling
    microneedling is a form of collagen induction therapy, often used in conjunction with platelet-rich plasma or hyaluronic acid - Patients will receive two treatments, once at 6-8 weeks following facial surgery, and the second at 12-16 weeks following facial surgery
  • Active Comparator: dermabrasion
    dermabrasion is a technique that improves the skin structure, quality, and appearance of scars through collagen remodeling and reepithelization - Patients will receive the standard of care treatment 6-10 weeks following facial surgery

Primary Outcome Measure

Change in Vancouver Scar Scale Scores [ Time Frame: Month 7 ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Wake Forest University Health SciencesWinston-SalemNorth Carolina27157
Candace M Waters, MD
[email protected]
336-716-4000

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