Zapping acne with radio waves: new device tested
NCT ID NCT06315166
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a device that uses fractional radiofrequency energy to treat moderate to severe acne. Thirty people aged 18 to 25 will receive the treatment. Researchers will check if acne improves and how satisfied participants are with the results.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- fractional radiofrequency device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new non-drug option for treating moderate to severe acne.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The device may not work as well as expected or could cause side effects like redness or discomfort.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cosmedic Dermatology (CosmedicDerm)
Grosse Pointe, Michigan, 48230, United States