Microneedling vs Dermabrasion for Early Facial Scar Resurfacing

NCT06171386 NA RECRUITING

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.

Details

Lead sponsor	Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Phase	NA
Status	RECRUITING
Enrolment	30
Start date	2024-04-01
Completion	2027-04

Conditions

• Scar

Interventions

• Microneedling
• Dermabrasion

Primary outcomes

• Change in Vancouver Scar Scale Scores — Month 7
  Four characteristics of the scar are assessed. These are: vascularity, height, pliability, and pigmentation. Each characteristic is given a score, which are added together to give an overall score between 0 and 13 - lower scores denoting normal skin
• Change in Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale Scores — Month 7
  Items and total scale scores for the patient and observer: Each item on both scales has a score of 1 to 10. The lowest score is 1 and corresponds to the normal skin situation. The total score of both scales can be calculated simply by adding the scores of each of the six items. The total score will range from 6 to 60 - lower scores denoting normal skin
• Change in Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale Scores — Month 7
  5-point scale wherein 2 = much improved (marked improvement in appearance), 1 = improved (improvement in appearance but a touch-up or re-treatment is indicated - lower scores denoting normal skin

Countries

United States