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NCT01976260 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2
A Pilot Study Testing Fractional Radiofrequency Versus Fractional Photothermolysis for the Treatment of Acne Scars
A Phase 2 study of Cicatrix, sponsored by Northwestern University.
- Active
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 16
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT01976260 is a Phase 2 study of Cicatrix that is active but no longer recruiting, run by Northwestern University. The registered enrollment target is 16 participants, below the 34-participant average among 4 other Cicatrix trials with a reported enrollment target (53% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT01976260, a Phase 2 study of Cicatrix, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by Northwestern University.
- ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 16 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of the ePrime fractional radiofrequency system to the 1550-nm fractional photothermolysis system (Fraxel) in the ability to improve acne scar appearance.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Fractional Radiofrequency
- DEVICE 1550-nm Fractional Photothermolysis
Study Locations (1)
Illinois
- Northwestern University Department of Dermatology - Chicago
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 16 participants |
| Start Date | 2013-10 |
| Est. Completion | 2025-12 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01976260
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01976260 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 16 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 34-participant average among 4 other Cicatrix trials with a reported enrollment target (53% lower). The listed sponsor is Northwestern University, which has 1,209 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 1 condition, with Cicatrix appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Fractional Radiofrequency is the first listed.
NCT01976260 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Illinois.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01976260 about?
NCT01976260 is a clinical study titled "A Pilot Study Testing Fractional Radiofrequency Versus Fractional Photothermolysis for the Treatment of Acne Scars". The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of the ePrime fractional radiofrequency system to the 1550-nm fractional photothermolysis system (Fraxel) in the ability to improve acne scar appearance.
What is the current status of trial NCT01976260?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 16 participants. The study started on 2013-10. Estimated completion is 2025-12.
What conditions does trial NCT01976260 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Cicatrix.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01976260?
The interventions under investigation include: Fractional Radiofrequency (DEVICE), 1550-nm Fractional Photothermolysis (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01976260?
This trial is sponsored by Northwestern University, which has 1,209 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT01976260 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Illinois. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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