NCT06366503

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

A Randomized, Single-Center, Double-Blinded, Split-Face, Controlled Study Evaluating Procedure Pairing of a Post-Procedure Cream Versus a Comparator in Patients Treated With Fractional Ablative CO2 Laser for Facial Rejuvenation

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 23 (actual)
• Sponsor: Revision Skincare · Industry
• Sex: Female
• Age: 35 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

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.

Detailed 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.

Conditions

• Photoaging
• Wrinkle
• Skin Laxity

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
PROCEDURE	Fractional Ablative CO2 Laser	A fractional ablative DEKA SmartXide Tetra CO2 laser treatment was performed after a 14-day washout period. Subjects were numbed for 1 hour prior to procedure with topical numbing cream (lidocaine 23%, tetracaine 7%). The global face was treated with a single pass. Treatment parameters include power 20 W, spacing 500 um (13% density), Dwell time 1200 us DEKA pulse mode, spray mode on.
OTHER	Facial Cleanser	Facial cleanser was to be used by subjects twice daily during the 14-day washout period and three times daily during the 14-day post-procedure timeline.
OTHER	Facial Moisturizer	A bland facial moisturizer was to be used by subjects twice daily during the 14-day washout period and three times daily between day 3 and 14 post-procedure. Two pumps were to be applied to the face (avoiding the upper eyelid) after applying the active and comparator.
OTHER	Sunscreen	During the 14-day washout period, a bland sunscreen was to be used by subjects in the morning after cleansing and facial moisturizer application with reapplications as needed throughout the day per FDA recommendations. For days 3-14 post-procedure, the bland sunscreen was to be used daily by subjects in the morning and afternoon after cleansing, split-face application of the active post-procedure cream and comparator anhydrous formulation, and facial moisturizer application.
OTHER	Basic Ointment	The basic ointment was used only on the comparator side for three days (72 hours) post-procedure. This was a requirement of the comparator anhydrous formulation.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-10-03
• Primary completion: 2023-12-29
• Completion: 2023-12-29
• First posted: 2024-04-16
• Last updated: 2025-08-03

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States

Regulatory

• FDA-regulated device study