An interventional study of Fractional Ablative CO2 Laser and Facial Cleanser in Photoaging, Wrinkle and Skin Laxity, sponsored by Revision Skincare. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to female participants aged 35 Years to 65 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-08-03.
Sponsored by Revision Skincare · Not applicable, Interventional, and Other
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.
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.
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Able to become pregnant: from the first period until menopause, unless permanently unable to through surgery (removal of the womb, or of both ovaries or both fallopian tubes).
Criteria for people of childbearing potential usually ask for a negative pregnancy test and for contraception during the study and for a time after it.
Ways of preventing pregnancy. “Highly effective” methods fail less than 1% of the time a year when used correctly — for example an IUD or an implant.
Criteria usually say which methods count and how long to keep using them after the last dose, sometimes for male participants too. Some studies accept a partner’s vasectomy if it was confirmed successful and that person is the participant’s only sexual partner.
Childbearing potential
Able to become pregnant: from the first period until menopause, unless permanently unable to through surgery (removal of the womb, or of both ovaries or both fallopian tubes).
Criteria for people of childbearing potential usually ask for a negative pregnancy test and for contraception during the study and for a time after it.
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Contraception
Ways of preventing pregnancy. “Highly effective” methods fail less than 1% of the time a year when used correctly — for example an IUD or an implant.
Criteria usually say which methods count and how long to keep using them after the last dose, sometimes for male participants too. Some studies accept a partner’s vasectomy if it was confirmed successful and that person is the participant’s only sexual partner.
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Active (Experimental) Post-Procedure Cream Dosage Form: reverse emulsion (water in oil) cream containing bioactive ingredients, botanical actives, peptides, and antioxidants. Frequency of Dosage: Three times daily (morning, afternoon, and evening). Subjects were asked to apply face (including upper eyelid), jawline, and neck. The product was labelled with Right or Left depending on split-face randomization. Study duration: 28 days. Active Post-Procedure Cream duration 14-days.
Procedure: Fractional Ablative CO2 Laser · Other: Facial Cleanser · Other: Facial Moisturizer · Other: Sunscreen
COMPARATOR: Dosage Form: anhydrous formulation. Comparator Anhydrous Formulation Frequency of Dosage: Three times daily (morning, afternoon, and evening). Subjects were asked to apply on the face (including upper eyelid), jawline, and neck. The product was labelled with Right or Left depending on split-face randomization. Study duration: 28 days. Comparator duration 14-days.
Procedure: Fractional Ablative CO2 Laser · Other: Facial Cleanser · Other: Facial Moisturizer · Other: Sunscreen · Other: Basic Ointment
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.
Also known as: DEKA SmartXide Tetra CO2 laser treatment
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.
Also known as: Gentle Foaming Cleanser, Revision Skincare
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.
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.
Also known as: Neutrogena Sheer Zinc SPF 50
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.
Also known as: Vanicream Moisturizing Ointment
Investigator Tolerability
The primary tolerability endpoint will be Investigator Tolerability Assessment of erythema, edema, and dryness. A change in score or lack of significant change post product application, Day 1 (24 hours), Day 3, Day 5, Day 7, and Day 14 in comparison to baseline (immediately post-procedure) indicates tolerability / safety of the test material. A four-point scale will be used with a lower score indicating a better outcome: 0 = None 1. = Mild 2. = Moderate 3. = Severe
Time frame: 14 days
Incidence of Adverse Events
The primary safety endpoint will be determined by the incidence and severity of adverse events in healthy subjects, including immediately post-procedure and throughout the length of the study.
Time frame: 14-days
Subject Tolerability
The subject tolerability endpoint will be Subject Tolerability Assessment of burning, itching, and stinging. A change in score or lack of significant change post product application, Day 1 (24 hours), Day 3, Day 5, Day 7, and Day 14 in comparison to baseline (immediately post-procedure) indicates tolerability / safety of the test material. A four-point scale will be used with a lower score indicating a better outcome: 0 = None 1. = Mild 2. = Moderate 3. = Severe
Time frame: 14 days
Self-Assessment Questionnaire
A change in response values at Day 1 (24 hours), Day 3, and Day 14 compared to post-procedure/post-product application response values indicates an improvement. Baseline responses will be set to post-procedure/post-product application. Subjects are asked to rate based on a scoring system of the following: from 5 (completely agree) to 1 (completely disagree). The best outcome is to Completely Agree with the statement / question being asked.
Time frame: 14 days
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