Evaluating Procedure Pairing of a Post-Procedure Cream Versus a Comparator in Patients Treated With Fractional Ablative CO2 Laser for Facial Rejuvenation

Revision Skincare

Status: Completed

Conditions: Skin Laxity; Photoaging; Wrinkle

Treatments: Other: Basic Ointment; Other: Facial Cleanser; Procedure: Fractional Ablative CO2 Laser; Other: Facial Moisturizer; Other: Sunscreen

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Industry

Identifiers

NCT06366503

RS-2023-05

Details and patient eligibility

About

This randomized, single-center, double-blinded, split-face, controlled clinical trial was conducted to investigate the tolerability, safety, and efficacy of a post-procedure cream when used immediately after fractional ablative CO2 laser treatment and for 14 days post-procedure with three times daily application in healthy female subjects aged 35 to 65 with moderate to severe global facial overall photodamage (score of 4 to 9 out of the 10-point Modified Griffiths' scale). Furthermore, this clinical trial compared the active post-procedure cream to a comparator anhydrous formulation often paired with skin rejuvenation procedures. This is a cosmetic study with a FDA-regulated device.

A total of 22 healthy female subjects completed the study.

Full description

This randomized, single-center, double-blinded, split-face, controlled clinical trial was conducted to investigate the tolerability, safety, and efficacy of a post-procedure cream when used immediately after fractional ablative CO2 laser treatment and for 14 days post-procedure with three times daily application in healthy female subjects aged 35 to 65 with moderate to severe global facial overall photodamage (score of 4 to 9 out of the 10-point Modified Griffiths' scale). The ability of the post-procedure cream to soothe skin and improve patient downtime post-procedure was investigated by evaluating tolerability parameters (erythema, edema, dryness, burning, itching, stinging) and pain over the course of the study. Furthermore, this clinical trial compared the active post-procedure cream to a comparator anhydrous formulation often paired with skin rejuvenation procedures.

A 14-day washout period was required of all subjects prior to CO2 laser treatment. Tolerability (investigator: erythema, edema, dryness; subject: burning, itching, stinging) and safety were assessed through grading at screening, pre-procedure, post-procedure, post-procedure/post-product application, and days 1, 3, 5, 7, and 14 post-procedure. Pain evaluations were completed by subjects using the 11-point Wong Baker Faces® Pain Rating scale post-procedure, post-procedure/post-product application, and days 1, 3, 5, 7, and 14 post-procedure.

In addition, efficacy evaluation using the Modified Griffiths' scale was performed at screening, pre-procedure, and days 1, 3, 5, 7, and 14 post-procedure. Self-assessment questionnaires were completed by subjects post-procedure/post-product application and days 1, 3, and 14 post-procedure. Clinical photography was completed at all timepoints (screening to day 14 post-procedure).

A total of 22 subjects completed study participation.

Enrollment: 23 patients

Sex: Female

Ages: 35 to 65 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Healthy female subjects 35-65 years of age
• Fitzpatrick Skin Type I to III
• Any race or ethnicity
• Moderate to Severe Overall Photodamage (global face) (score of 4 to 9 out of the 10-point Modified Griffiths' scale, where 0 = none and 9 = severe)
• No known medical conditions that, in the Investigator's opinion, may interfere with study participation.
• Willing to discontinue all active topical facial products and only use the assigned test products for the duration of the study.
• Female subjects of childbearing potential must be willing to use a form of birth control during the study.

Exclusion criteria

• Nursing, pregnant, or planning a pregnancy during this study.
• Having undergone a chemical peel, microdermabrasion, hydro dermabrasion or anti-aging facial within 1 month; non-ablative laser (including IPL) or non-ablative fractional laser resurfacing of the face within 6 months; ablative laser resurfacing of the face within 12 months.
• Not willing to discontinue active topical facial products for 14 days prior to the Baseline Visit

Trial design

Primary purpose: Other

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Double Blind

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23 participants in 2 patient groups

Split-Face Application of Active (Experimental)

Experimental group

Description:

Active (Experimental) Post-Procedure Cream Dosage Form: reverse emulsion (water in oil) cream containing bioactive ingredients, botanical actives, peptides, and antioxidants. Frequency of Dosage: Three times daily (morning, afternoon, and evening). Subjects were asked to apply face (including upper eyelid), jawline, and neck. The product was labelled with Right or Left depending on split-face randomization. Study duration: 28 days. Active Post-Procedure Cream duration 14-days.

Treatment:

Other: Sunscreen

Procedure: Fractional Ablative CO2 Laser

Other: Facial Moisturizer

Other: Facial Cleanser

Split-Face Application of Comparator

Active Comparator group

Description:

COMPARATOR: Dosage Form: anhydrous formulation. Comparator Anhydrous Formulation Frequency of Dosage: Three times daily (morning, afternoon, and evening). Subjects were asked to apply on the face (including upper eyelid), jawline, and neck. The product was labelled with Right or Left depending on split-face randomization. Study duration: 28 days. Comparator duration 14-days.

Treatment:

Other: Sunscreen

Procedure: Fractional Ablative CO2 Laser

Other: Facial Moisturizer

Other: Facial Cleanser

Other: Basic Ointment