Comparison of Efficacy of Microneedling With Platelet Rich Plasma Vs Microneedling With Topical Insulin in the Treatment of Acne Scars

NCT ID: NCT06978361

Last Updated: 2025-05-18

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

116 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-03-01

Study Completion Date

2025-12-31

Brief Summary

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This study compares the outcome of two procedures for the treatment of atrophic acne scars.

Detailed Description

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Post acne scars develop due to severely inflamed and nodulocystic acne. Numerous methods exist for the treatment of post acne scars including lasers , microneedling and chemical peels etc . This study is to compare the efficacy two procedures.

Conditions

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Post-acne Atrophic Scars

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Group A , Microneedling with autologous PRP

Patients in group A will undergo microneedling with autologous PRP i.e cleansing of the treatment area with an antiseptic solution will be performed.Topical anesthetic will be applied to the area for 20-30 mins .Approximately 10ml of blood will be drawn into sterile tubes. blood sample will be placed in centrifuge 10-15mins which separates the blood components, allowing for the collection of PRP .Then sterile microneedling device will be used to begin the procedure by adjusting the needle depth according to scar severity.Controlled microinjuries to the skin will be made by moving the device in a systematic pattern over the treatment area .After microneedling ,immediately harvested PRP will be applied to the treated area ,allowing it to penetrate into the microinjuries .Patient will be asked for consideration of aftercare instructions ,including avoiding sun exposure , harsh skincare products and strenuous exercise for few days.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Microneedling with autologous Platelet Rich Plasma

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Patients in group A will undergo Microneedling with autologous PRP

Group B , Microneedling with Topical insulin

Patients in group B will undergo microneedling with Topical insulin i.e cleansing of the treatment area with an antiseptic solution will be performed.Topical anesthetic will be applied to the area for 20-30 mins to reduce discomfort during the procedure.Then sterile microneedling device will be used to begin the procedure by adjusting the needle depth according to scar severity.Controlled microinjuries to the skin will be made by moving the device in a systematic pattern over the treatment area .After microneedling Insulin (Regular) will be applied immediately to the treated area. insulin will be allowed to penetrate into the microinjuries created by the microneedling for about 30 mins . Patient will be asked for consideration of aftercare instructions ,including avoiding sun exposure , harsh skincare products and strenuous exercise for few days.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Microneedling with topical insulin

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Patients in group B will undergo Microneedling with Topical insulin ( regular).

Interventions

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Microneedling with autologous Platelet Rich Plasma

Patients in group A will undergo Microneedling with autologous PRP

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Microneedling with topical insulin

Patients in group B will undergo Microneedling with Topical insulin ( regular).

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

Patients confirmed with post-acne atrophic scars . No prior treatment for scars in last 6 months.

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Exclusion Criteria

* Patient with active acne or other skin conditions (e.g eczema , psoriasis). Patients on oral or topical retinoids. Pregnant or lactating Mothers. Patients with recurrent herpes simplex infection. Previous Hx of keloids / hypertrophic scarring. Deranged blood glucose levels. Bleeding disorders
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

50 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Khyber Teaching Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Soaiba Naeem

Doctor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Khyber Teaching Hospital

Peshawar, KPK ,Pakistan, Pakistan

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Pakistan

Central Contacts

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Soaiba Naeem, MBBS

Role: CONTACT

+923139493991

Other Identifiers

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938/DME/KMC

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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