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Acne Scars study: ELAPR002f Injectable Gel

Official title A Study to Assess the Safety and Effectiveness of ELAPR002f Injectable Gel in Adult Participants With Atrophic Acne Scars

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07207369

What this study is testing

What it's testing
The study aims to find out if the new gel is safe and if it helps improve the look of acne scars.
Who it's for
Adults with moderate to severe acne scars on both cheeks are being looked for.
What's involved
Participants will get three injections into the skin over two months. They will also have regular check-ups, blood tests, and fill out questionnaires.
Time commitment
The study lasts up to 14 months, including the initial treatment period and follow-up visits.
  • Phase 3: a large, late-stage study
  • Time commitment: about 2 months

A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

Ages 22 and older

You may be able to join if

  • Participants in general good health, and seeking improvement of atrophic acne scars.
  • Moderate to severe atrophic acne scarring (Grade 4 or 5 on the Allergan Acne Scar Improvement Scale [ASIS]) on each cheek based on evaluating...
  • At least 5 rolling or boxcar-type acne scars in total within the predefined 4 cm × 4 cm assessment field of either cheek in areas of otherwise normal...

You likely can't join if

  • The participant has clinically significant acne on the face.
  • Current cutaneous or mucosal inflammatory or infectious processes other than acne (eg, herpes), rosacea, abscess, an unhealed wound, or a cancerous...
  • The participant presents with predominantly ice pick scars.
  • History of keloid scar formation, hypertrophic scarring, and/or post inflammatory hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation.

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it is enrolling

  • Glendale, Arizona, United States
  • Redondo Beach, California, United States
  • Vista, California, United States
  • Westport, Connecticut, United States
  • Alpharetta, Georgia, United States
  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States
  • Mount Kisco, New York, United States
  • Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
  • Pflugerville, Texas, United States
  • Arlington, Virginia, United States

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.

Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

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How long does this study last?

The study runs about 2 months per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 22 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

This study is enrolling now at Glendale, Arizona, United States; Redondo Beach, California, United States; Vista, California, United States; Westport, Connecticut, United States; Alpharetta, Georgia, United States; Baltimore, Maryland, United States and 4 more locations. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.

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