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NCT02216864 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Effect of Multiple Subcisions on Rolling Acne Scars
A NA study of Acne Scars, sponsored by Northwestern University.
- Active
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 5
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT02216864: Active NA study of Acne Scars, sponsored by Northwestern University.
NCT02216864 is a NA study of Acne Scars that is active but no longer recruiting, run by Northwestern University. The registered enrollment target is 5 participants, below the 85-participant average among 6 other Acne Scars trials with a reported enrollment target (94% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02216864, a NA study of Acne Scars, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by Northwestern University.
- ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 5 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
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.
Primary Outcome
The change in acne scarring is measured using a quantitative global scarring grading system to compare baseline to the treatment.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Multiple Subcision
Study Locations (1)
Illinois
- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology - Chicago
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 5 participants |
| Start Date | 2014-08 |
| Est. Completion | 2025-12 |
| Phase | NA |
What the registry record for NCT02216864 still lists
NCT02216864 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 5 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 85-participant average among 6 other Acne Scars trials with a reported enrollment target (94% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Acne Scars appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Multiple Subcision is the first listed.
NCT02216864 reports a single indexed study location in Illinois.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02216864 about?
NCT02216864 is a clinical study titled "Effect of Multiple Subcisions on Rolling Acne Scars". 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.
What is the current status of trial NCT02216864?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 5 participants. The study started on 2014-08. Estimated completion is 2025-12.
What conditions does trial NCT02216864 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Acne Scars.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02216864?
The interventions under investigation include: Multiple Subcision (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02216864?
This trial is sponsored by Northwestern University, which has 1,209 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02216864 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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