NCT06925035

Efficacy of Combined 1927nm Thulium Fiber Laser and Supramolecular Salicylic Acid in Photoaging Treatment

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 36 (actual)
• Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 40 Years – 70 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Purpose: 1927nm fractional thulium fiber laser (TFL) has been shown to be effective in improving skin appearance by reducing pigmentation and loss of elasticity caused by photoaging. Supramolecular salicylic acid (SSA) has been utilized for chemical peeling with rejuvenation effect. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of combined TFL and SSA treatment for photoaging. Methods: Thirty-six patients with moderate-to-severe photoaging were enrolled and the two sides of the participants' face were randomly assigned to receive 30% SSA combined with TFL or TFL monotherapy. TFL was administered to both sides of the face on four occasions at four-week intervals, while the side receiving combined treatment additionally underwent eight chemical peels of 30% SSA fortnightly, supplemented by daily applications of 2% SSA. For the TFL-alone side, an equivalent dose of a placebo preparation was applied. The photographs, photoaging scores, melanin index (MI), erythema index (EI), skin hydration, trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL), dermal thickness, elasticity index, and skin rebound time were assessed.

Detailed description

This prospective, split-face, randomized, double-blind clinical trial evaluated the efficacy of fractional thulium fiber laser (TFL) monotherapy versus TFL combined with topical succinic acid (SSA) for photoaging treatment. Eligible participants (aged 40-70 years) with symmetric facial photodamage and a modified photoaging scale score \>11 were enrolled, excluding individuals with systemic diseases, skin pathologies, recent aesthetic treatments, or SSA allergies. Following ethical approval (MR-61-23-03452; 2023019) and informed consent, subjects underwent four TFL sessions (1927 nm, 8-10 mJ, 10 W, 0.8 mm spacing) at 4-week intervals. Post-TFL, one randomized facial side received 30% SSA (or placebo, biweekly) and 2% SSA (or vehicle, daily) for 16 weeks, with allocation blinded to participants and investigators. Interventions were standardized using a clinical endpoint of mild erythema/epidermal whitening, followed by saline rinsing and medical mask application. Preprocedural anesthesia with compound lidocaine cream and postoperative protocols (ice packs for adverse events, medical masks, sun protection, and delayed cleansing until scab detachment) were implemented. Adverse events and adherence to post-treatment care were monitored. The study adhered to Declaration of Helsinki principles, with anonymized data analysis and oversight by the ethics committee of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiao Tong University.

Conditions

• Photo-aged Skin
• Laser

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	1927nm fractional thulium fiber laser(TFL)	Prior to each session, Compound Lidocaine Cream (Beijing Ziguang Medication Manufacture Corporation Ltd.) was administered topically to the participants' faces for a duration of 30-40 minutes. Following sterilization with alcohol, the entire facial area was treated with a 1927 nm fractional thulium fiber laser (TFL) (WONTECH, Lavieen, South Korea). TFL parameters included a pulse energy of 8-10 mJ, an output power of 10 W, and a pulse spacing of 0.8 mm, ensuring comprehensive coverage of photodamaged regions.
DRUG	supramolecular salicylic acid(SSA)	30% SSA (SSA and placebo are provided by Broda ,Shanghai Rui Zhi Medicine Technology, Shanghai, China.) or placebo(the base material of 30% SSA) were randomly assigned to be applied on one side of the face immediately after completion of the 1927nm TFL treatment. The 30% SSA was maintained on facial skin until reaching the clinical endpoint, manifested as mild erythema and/or a characteristic frost-like epidermal whitening. Additionally, the combination therapy side of the subjects was treated with one session of 30% SSA biweekly and 2% SSA daily over a period of 16 weeks.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-06-01
• Primary completion: 2023-12-31
• Completion: 2023-12-31
• First posted: 2025-04-13
• Last updated: 2025-04-13

Locations

1 site across 1 country: China