Phase 3
Completed N=122
Safety and Efficacy Study of Autologous Fibroblasts in the Treatment of Severe Facial Acne Scarring
Acne Scarring of the Face
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00642642 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
122
Serious AEs
0.3%
Results posted
Aug 2013
Primary outcomePrimary: Evaluator Live Acne Scarring Assessment Responders — 64; 46 Participants — p=0.0109
Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety profile and the treatment effect of Isolagen TherapyTM and placebo when administered to facial acne scars.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Evaluator Live Acne Scarring Assessment Responders |
54; 32; 56; 41; 57; 47 | — |
| PRIMARY Subject Live Acne Scarring Assessment Responders |
34; 10; 41; 15; 43; 20 | — |
| SECONDARY Evaluator Live Acne Scarring Assessment Responders |
54; 32; 56; 41; 57; 47 | — |
| SECONDARY Subject Live Acne Scarring Assessment Responders |
34; 10; 41; 15; 43; 20 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Male or female, between 18 years and 65 years of age.
- Investigator assessment of the acne scarring on each cheek of moderate to severe.
- A history of acne scarring for more than 3 years.
- Subject assesses the appearance of both sides of their facial acne scars as dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with appearance.
Exclusion Criteria
- Significant active acne.
- Use of oral antibiotic or retinoid active acne therapy within one year of enrollment.
- Presence of hypertrophic scars on the cheeks.
- More than 20% of treatment area comprised of ice pick scars or sinus tracts
- Treatment area per cheek is less than 9 cm x cm
- Unilateral or unbalanced acne scar distribution.
- Physical attributes which prevent the assessment or treatment of the acne scars.
- Treatment with an investigational product or procedure within 30 days prior to study enrollment or plans to participate in another clinical trial during the course of this study.
- Previous treatment with Isolagen TherapyTM.
- Use of Isotretinoin within one year of enrollment into study.
- Use of permanent or semi-permanent dermal fillers in the treatment areas within defined time frames.
- Disorders or drugs that increase bleeding or clotting.
- Pregnant or lactating women or women trying to become pregnant during the study.
- Excessive exposure to sun.
- Smoking more than ½ pack of cigarettes per day.
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00642642). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.