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Chemical Peel

Acid Peels for Melasma

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Murad Alam, MD
Research Sponsored by Northwestern University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Subjects with at least a 2 x 2 cm patch of melasma on each side of the face (forehead or cheek)
Subjects in general good health
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 1 hour at baseline and week 16
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will compare the safety and effectiveness of two types of chemical peels for treating melasma.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults with a noticeable patch of melasma on their face who are in good health and haven't had any chemical peels or used prescribed retinoids recently. Participants must not use other melasma treatments during the study and should not have bleeding disorders, abnormal wound healing, active facial diseases like severe acne, or be pregnant/lactating.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is comparing the safety and effectiveness of two types of chemical peels for treating melasma: Salicylic Acid Peels versus Glycolic Acid Peels. It aims to determine which peel works better for this skin condition.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects from both Salicylic and Glycolic acid peels may include redness, irritation, dryness, flaking or scaling of the skin. In some cases, there might be temporary darkening or lightening of the treated skin areas.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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You have patches of melasma on both sides of your face, each at least 2 x 2 centimeters in size.
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You are generally healthy and in good overall condition.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~1 hour at baseline and week 16
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 1 hour at baseline and week 16 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in best overall cosmetic appearance (right side or left side better)rated by a blinded dermatologist from baseline to week 16

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: Glycolic Acid PeelsActive Control1 Intervention
Salicylic Acid and Glycolic Acid Chemical Peels are skin treatments used to correct uneven texture and color by removing dead cells from the skin's top layer.
Group II: Salicylic Acid PeelsActive Control1 Intervention
Salicylic Acid and Glycolic Acid Chemical Peels are skin treatments used to correct uneven texture and color by removing dead cells from the skin's top layer.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Northwestern UniversityLead Sponsor
1,576 Previous Clinical Trials
911,901 Total Patients Enrolled
3 Trials studying Melanosis
52 Patients Enrolled for Melanosis
Murad Alam, MDPrincipal InvestigatorNorthwestern University
69 Previous Clinical Trials
2,559 Total Patients Enrolled
3 Trials studying Melanosis
52 Patients Enrolled for Melanosis

Media Library

Glycolic Acid Peels (Chemical Peel) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT01976286 — N/A
Melanosis Research Study Groups: Glycolic Acid Peels, Salicylic Acid Peels
Melanosis Clinical Trial 2023: Glycolic Acid Peels Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT01976286 — N/A
Glycolic Acid Peels (Chemical Peel) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT01976286 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Illinois
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
Did not meet criteria
~1 spots leftby Dec 2024