Trial Outcomes & Findings for Study of the Cabochon System for Improvement in the Appearance of Cellulite (NCT NCT01671839)

NCT ID: NCT01671839

Last Updated: 2019-12-10

Results Overview

Achievement of ≥1 point mean reduction in the 0-5 point Cellulite Severity Scale as determined by independent physician assessment of subject photographs taken before and 3 and 5 years after treatment. Cellulite severity was graded on a 0 (no cellulite) to 5 (severe cellulite) for each subject photograph taken at baseline (before treatment) and 3 and 5 years after treatment by an independent and blinded physician panel. The primary endpoint was achievement of a mean post-treatment severity at 3 and 5 years for the study population which was a minimum of 1 point lower than the baseline severity.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

55 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Treatment to 3 and 5 years

Results posted on

2019-12-10

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Subcutaneous Tissue Release
Device: Subcutaneous tissue release with the Cabochon System Subcutaneous tissue release with the Cabochon System: Device: Subcutaneous tissue release
Overall Study
STARTED
55
Overall Study
3-year Follow-up
45
Overall Study
5-year Follow-up
37
Overall Study
COMPLETED
37
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
18

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Study of the Cabochon System for Improvement in the Appearance of Cellulite

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Subcutaneous Tissue Release
n=55 Participants
Device: Subcutaneous tissue release with the Cabochon System Subcutaneous tissue release with the Cabochon System: Device: Subcutaneous tissue release
Age, Continuous
40.7 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.1 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
55 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Treatment to 3 and 5 years

Population: The primary analysis was based upon the complete case population (CC). A supportive analysis was generated on the per-protocol (PP). Best-case, worst-case and multiple imputation techniques were utilized to impute missing primary and powered secondary endpoint outcomes.

Achievement of ≥1 point mean reduction in the 0-5 point Cellulite Severity Scale as determined by independent physician assessment of subject photographs taken before and 3 and 5 years after treatment. Cellulite severity was graded on a 0 (no cellulite) to 5 (severe cellulite) for each subject photograph taken at baseline (before treatment) and 3 and 5 years after treatment by an independent and blinded physician panel. The primary endpoint was achievement of a mean post-treatment severity at 3 and 5 years for the study population which was a minimum of 1 point lower than the baseline severity.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Subcutaneous Tissue Release - 3 Years
n=45 Participants
Device: Subcutaneous tissue release with the Cabochon System Subcutaneous tissue release with the Cabochon System: Device: Subcutaneous tissue release
Subcutaneous Tissue Release - 5 Years
Mean Change (Decrease) in Cellulite Severity
3 years
2.0 units on a scale
Interval 1.7 to 2.3
Mean Change (Decrease) in Cellulite Severity
5 years
1.8 units on a scale
Interval 1.4 to 2.2

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 3 and 5 years

Population: The primary analysis was based upon the complete case population (CC). A supportive analysis was generated on the per-protocol (PP). Best-case, worst-case and multiple imputation techniques were utilized to impute missing endpoint outcomes.

Percentage of subjects which were scored to have improvement of one grade or more in a 4 point Severity Grade (none, mild, moderate, severe) as determined by independent blinded physician assessment of subject photographs taken before and 3 and 5 years after treatment.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Subcutaneous Tissue Release - 3 Years
n=45 Participants
Device: Subcutaneous tissue release with the Cabochon System Subcutaneous tissue release with the Cabochon System: Device: Subcutaneous tissue release
Subcutaneous Tissue Release - 5 Years
Improvement in Cellulite Severity Grade
3 years
91.1 percentage of subjects
Interval 79.3 to 100.0
Improvement in Cellulite Severity Grade
5 years
86 percentage of subjects
Interval 75.0 to 100.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Treatment to 3 and 5 years

Population: The primary analysis was based upon the complete case population (CC).

Improvement in subject's cellulite appearance according to a Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS) evaluated by independent and blinded physician panel assessment of subject photographs taken before and 3 and 5 years after treatment. Change in the cellulite severity was rated according to 5 measures: * Very much improved: Optimal cosmetic result in the treated areas for this subject * Much improved: Marked or significant improvement in appearance of the treated areas from the initial condition * Improved: Noticeable improvement in appearance of the treated areas from the initial condition but more subtle in magnitude * No Change: The appearance of the treated areas is essentially the same as the original condition * Worse: The appearance of the treated areas is worse than the original condition

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Subcutaneous Tissue Release - 3 Years
n=45 Participants
Device: Subcutaneous tissue release with the Cabochon System Subcutaneous tissue release with the Cabochon System: Device: Subcutaneous tissue release
Subcutaneous Tissue Release - 5 Years
n=37 Participants
Improved Appearance
Much Improved
46.7 percentage of subjects
Interval 31.7 to 62.1
29.7 percentage of subjects
Interval 15.9 to 47.0
Improved Appearance
Improved
44.4 percentage of subjects
Interval 29.6 to 60.0
64.9 percentage of subjects
Interval 47.5 to 79.8
Improved Appearance
No Change
0 percentage of subjects
Interval 0.0 to 6.9
0 percentage of subjects
Interval 0.0 to 9.5
Improved Appearance
Very Much Improved
8.9 percentage of subjects
Interval 2.5 to 21.2
5.4 percentage of subjects
Interval 0.7 to 18.2
Improved Appearance
Worse
0 percentage of subjects
Interval 0.0 to 6.9
0 percentage of subjects
Interval 0.0 to 9.5

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Treatment to 3 and 5 years

Population: The primary analysis was based upon the complete case population (CC).

Subject rated satisfaction according to a 5 point Likert scale after treatment: Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Unsatisfied Very Unsatisfied

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Subcutaneous Tissue Release - 3 Years
n=45 Participants
Device: Subcutaneous tissue release with the Cabochon System Subcutaneous tissue release with the Cabochon System: Device: Subcutaneous tissue release
Subcutaneous Tissue Release - 5 Years
n=37 Participants
Subject Satisfaction
% Very Satisfied
42.2 percentage of subjects
Interval 27.7 to 57.9
46.0 percentage of subjects
Interval 29.5 to 63.1
Subject Satisfaction
% Satisfied
51.1 percentage of subjects
Interval 35.8 to 66.3
32.4 percentage of subjects
Interval 18.0 to 49.8
Subject Satisfaction
% Neutral
6.7 percentage of subjects
Interval 1.4 to 18.3
18.9 percentage of subjects
Interval 8.0 to 35.2
Subject Satisfaction
% Unsatisfied
0 percentage of subjects
Interval 0.0 to 6.8
0 percentage of subjects
Interval 0.0 to 9.5
Subject Satisfaction
% Very Unsatisfied
0 percentage of subjects
Interval 0.0 to 6.8
0 percentage of subjects
Interval 0.0 to 9.5

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Treatment to 3 and 5 years

Population: The primary analysis was based upon the complete case population (CC).

Subject rated pain according to a 0-10 numerical rating scale. Pain scale ranges from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst possible pain). Measure was reported as mean and standard deviation of the pain score

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Subcutaneous Tissue Release - 3 Years
n=45 Participants
Device: Subcutaneous tissue release with the Cabochon System Subcutaneous tissue release with the Cabochon System: Device: Subcutaneous tissue release
Subcutaneous Tissue Release - 5 Years
n=37 Participants
Procedure Tolerability
0 units on scale
Standard Deviation 0
0 units on scale
Standard Deviation 0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Treatment to 3 and 5 years

Freedom from serious adverse events directly attributable to the Cabochon System or procedure.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Subcutaneous Tissue Release - 3 Years
n=45 Participants
Device: Subcutaneous tissue release with the Cabochon System Subcutaneous tissue release with the Cabochon System: Device: Subcutaneous tissue release
Subcutaneous Tissue Release - 5 Years
n=37 Participants
Safe Treatment
0 occurence of serious adverse events
0 occurence of serious adverse events

Adverse Events

Subcutaneous Tissue Release - 3 Years

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 4 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Subcutaneous Tissue Release - Years 4-5

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Subcutaneous Tissue Release - 3 Years
n=55 participants at risk
Device: Subcutaneous tissue release with the Cabochon System Subcutaneous tissue release with the Cabochon System: Device: Subcutaneous tissue release
Subcutaneous Tissue Release - Years 4-5
n=37 participants at risk
Infections and infestations
Cold
3.6%
2/55 • From baseline up to year 5.
0.00%
0/37 • From baseline up to year 5.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
3.6%
2/55 • From baseline up to year 5.
0.00%
0/37 • From baseline up to year 5.
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypercholesterolemia
3.6%
2/55 • From baseline up to year 5.
0.00%
0/37 • From baseline up to year 5.

Additional Information

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Merz Pharmaceuticals

Phone: +49 69 1503 0

Results disclosure agreements

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