Fat Reduction in the Flanks Area vs. Control

NCT ID: NCT02465775

Last Updated: 2016-04-14

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

60 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2015-07-31

Study Completion Date

2017-12-31

Brief Summary

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Prospective, blinded, one arm, baseline-controlled clinical study for the evaluation the performance of the UltraShape treatment for non-invasive fat reduction by compare control and treated flanks.

Study subjects will undergo UltraShape treatments on one randomized flank using the U-Sculpt/VDF Transducer. The second flank will not be treated (control). Both flanks (treated and control) will be compared to baseline, as well as, one to each other

Detailed Description

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This study is a prospective, baseline and blinded controlled, comparison, clinical study showing the performance and safety of the UltraShape treatment for non-invasive fat reduction at the flanks area comparing improvement observed in treated versus control flanks.

Up to 60 Healthy subjects in up to 4 investigational sites will be enrolled in this study. All subjects will undergo an assessment of their general health. During the treatment period, subject's fat thickness will be measured on both flanks. Three successive bi-weekly (two weeks interval) UltraShape treatments will be performed on one randomized flank, while the second flank will not be treated and served as a control.

The study subjects will undergo UltraShape treatments on one flank using the U-Sculpt /VDF Transducer, the treated flank will remain steady along the study and will be comparing to the baseline and to the controlled flank Three follow-up visits will be conducted as follows: 4 weeks (4wk FU), 8 weeks (8wk FU) and 16 weeks (16wk FU) post last treatment (Tx.3).

Subject's fat thickness will be measured on both flanks in the measurements points using caliper at each visit (at treatment visits, prior to treatment). Ultrasound measurements will be taken at each visit, except for the second treatment visit, on each flank. Investigator satisfaction will be assessed at all FU visits. In addition, subject questionnaires will be completed at each follow-up visit. Photographs of the front, right, left and back view of each flank will be performed under visible light conditions at each study visit.

Conditions

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Flanks Fat Reduction vs. Control

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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UltraShape treatment in all subjects

UltraShape treatment for fat reduction to unilateral flank for all subjects with untreated flank as control.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

UltraShape treatment

Intervention Type DEVICE

Fat cell destruction is achieved by ultrasound-induced mechanical effects during a very short exposure time.

Interventions

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UltraShape treatment

Fat cell destruction is achieved by ultrasound-induced mechanical effects during a very short exposure time.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Other Intervention Names

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Contour V1

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Signed informed consent to participate in the study.
2. Female and male subjects, between 18 to 60 years of age at the time of enrolment
3. Fitzpatrick Skin Type I to VI.
4. Fat thickness of at least 1.5 cm in the treated area (measured by calibrated caliper).
5. BMI interval: BMI between 22 to 30 (normal to overweight, but not obese).
6. If female, not pregnant or lactating, must be either post-menopausal, surgically sterilized, or using a medically acceptable form of birth control at least 3 months prior to enrollment (i.e., oral contraceptives, contraceptive implant, barrier methods with spermicide or abstinence).
7. In addition, negative urine pregnancy test as tested before each treatment and at the last follow-up visit for women with child-bearing potential (e.g. not menopause).
8. General good health confirmed by medical history and skin examination of the treated area.
9. Willing to follow the treatment and follow-up schedule and post-treatment care instructions.
10. Willingness to refrain from a change in diet/ exercise/medication regimen for the entire course of the study.
11. Willing to have photographs and images taken of the treated areas to be used, de-identified in evaluations, publications and presentations

Exclusion Criteria

1. History of hypertension, ischemic heart disease, valvular heart disease, congestive heart failure, pacemaker/defibrillator, abdominal aortic aneurism
2. Known hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus, hepatitis, liver disease, HIV positive status, blood coagulopathy or excessive bleeding, autoimmune or connective tissue disease
3. Having or undergoing any form of treatment for active cancer, or having a history of skin cancer or any other cancer in the areas to be treated, including presence of malignant or pre-malignant pigmented lesions
4. Having any active electrical implant anywhere in the body, such as a pacemaker or an internal defibrillator
5. Having a permanent implant in the treated area, such as metal plates or an injected chemical substance such as silicone
6. Having undergone any other surgery in the treated areas within 12 months of treatment or during the study, including liposuction
7. Previous body contouring procedures in the treatment area within 12 months
8. History of skin disease in the treatment area, known tendency to form keloids or poor wound healing
9. Suffering from significant skin conditions in the treated areas or inflammatory skin conditions, including, but not limited to, open lacerations or abrasions and active cold sores or herpes sores prior to treatment (duration of resolution as per the Investigator's discretion) or during the treatment course
10. Skin lesions in the treatment area other than simple nevi on physical examination (e.g., atypical nevus, tattoo, abrasions) including depressed scars in the treatment area
11. Very poor skin quality (i.e., severe laxity)
12. Abdominal wall diastasis or hernia on physical examination
13. Abnormal kidney, liver or coagulation functions, abnormal lipid profile or blood count within the last 3 months
14. Obesity (BMI above 30)
15. Childbirth within the last 12 months or breastfeeding women. Any acute or chronic condition which, in the opinion of the investigator, could interfere with the conduct of the study
16. Unstable weight within the last 6 months (i.e., ± 3% weight change in the prior six months)
17. Fat thickness lower than 2.5 cm after strapping at the treated area.
18. Participation in another clinical study involving same anatomical areas within the last 6 months (or 30 days in case different anatomical areas were treated in previous trial/s).
19. As per the Investigator's discretion, any physical or mental condition which might make it unsafe for the subject to participate in this study.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

60 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Syneron Medical

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Robert Weiss, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

54 Scot Adams Road, Hunt Valley Baltimore USA

William P. Colem, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Coleman Center for Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery

Locations

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Coleman Center for Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery

Metairie, Louisiana, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Maryland Laser, Skin, & Vein Institute, LLC

Hunt Valley, Maryland, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Gold Skincare

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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Robert Weiss, MD

Role: CONTACT

410-666-3960

Facility Contacts

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Karyn Fortier

Role: primary

504-455-3180

Cristi Myers

Role: primary

410-666-3960

Brynne Thompson

Role: primary

615-383-9660

References

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Arner P. Regional adipocity in man. J Endocrinol. 1997 Nov;155(2):191-2. doi: 10.1677/joe.0.1550191. No abstract available.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 9415044 (View on PubMed)

Gasparotti M. Superficial liposuction: a new application of the technique for aged and flaccid skin. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 1992 Spring;16(2):141-53. doi: 10.1007/BF00450606.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 1570777 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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DHF18361

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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