Sugar and sound waves: a new acne treatment?
NCT ID NCT07169890
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study tested whether applying a dextrose (sugar) gel with ultrasound, called phonophoresis, can improve mild to moderate acne. 115 people aged 18 to 30 with acne took part. The goal was to see if this approach reduces acne lesions and severity.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- dextrose gel applied with ultrasound
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-drug treatment option for mild to moderate acne.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with no phase designation, so results may not be conclusive or widely applicable. The treatment is experimental and not yet standard.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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faculty of physical therapy ,Cairo University
Cairo, 11311, Egypt
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