Trial Outcomes & Findings for Radio Frequency Microneedling for Suprapatellar Skin (NCT NCT03507036)
NCT ID: NCT03507036
Last Updated: 2020-12-03
Results Overview
Photographs will be used to evaluate efficacy of treatment. The photographs from final visit will be compared to their baseline photographs and visually evaluated by the study team. The study team will assess the laxity from baseline to 6 months.
COMPLETED
NA
20 participants
baseline and 6 months
2020-12-03
Participant Flow
Participant milestones
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Treatment
All patients will undergo treatment with Profound system device (bipolar fractional radiofrequency device which uses microneedles and thermal heat to stimulate neocollagenesis). Using the radiofrequency and temperature setting within the FDA approved limits (460 +/- 5kHz and 65-75°C +/- 1°C), patients will be treated one time over the entire suprapatellar region bilaterally and followed for a 6 month period. The acute effect of the radiofrequency application will be determined by subjective and objective analysis using standard, close-up, 3D, cross-polarized, high resolution ultrasound, optical coherence tomography, transepidermal water loss measurements, and/or BTC 2000 measurements.
Biopsies will be taken using 0.33mm WellTech Rapid Core 0.33mm Biopsy Punch. Biopsies will allow investigators to correlate changes seen in skin measurements with histology and gene expression.
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Overall Study
STARTED
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20
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Overall Study
COMPLETED
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15
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Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
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5
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Reasons for withdrawal
Withdrawal data not reported
Baseline Characteristics
Radio Frequency Microneedling for Suprapatellar Skin
Baseline characteristics by cohort
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Treatment
n=15 Participants
All patients will undergo treatment with Profound system device (bipolar fractional radiofrequency device which uses microneedles and thermal heat to stimulate neocollagenesis). Using the radiofrequency and temperature setting within the FDA approved limits (460 +/- 5kHz and 65-75°C +/- 1°C), patients will be treated one time over the entire suprapatellar region bilaterally and followed for a 6 month period. The acute effect of the radiofrequency application will be determined by subjective and objective analysis using standard, close-up, 3D, cross-polarized, high resolution ultrasound, optical coherence tomography, transepidermal water loss measurements, and/or BTC 2000 measurements.
Biopsies will be taken using 0.33mm WellTech Rapid Core 0.33mm Biopsy Punch. Biopsies will allow investigators to correlate changes seen in skin measurements with histology and gene expression.
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Age, Categorical
<=18 years
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
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14 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Age, Categorical
>=65 years
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1 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Sex: Female, Male
Female
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15 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Sex: Female, Male
Male
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
White
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15 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: baseline and 6 monthsPopulation: Reviewers were asked to evaluate the visible change in texture and laxity on a scale of 1-3. Worsened (1), No Change (2) and Improved (3).
Photographs will be used to evaluate efficacy of treatment. The photographs from final visit will be compared to their baseline photographs and visually evaluated by the study team. The study team will assess the laxity from baseline to 6 months.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Treatment
n=15 Participants
All patients will undergo treatment with Profound system device. Using the radiofrequency and temperature setting within the FDA approved limits (460 +/- 5kHz and 65-75°C +/- 1°C), patients will be treated one time over the entire suprapatellar region bilaterally and followed for a 6 month period. The acute effect of the radiofrequency application will be determined by subjective and objective analysis using standard, close-up, 3D, cross-polarized, high resolution ultrasound, optical coherence tomography, transepidermal water loss measurements, and/or BTC 2000 measurements.
Biopsies will be taken using 0.33mm WellTech Rapid Core 0.33mm Biopsy Punch. Biopsies will allow investigators to correlate changes seen in skin measurements with histology and gene expression.
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Photographic Knee Laxity and Texture Evaluation
Texture
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1.87 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.52
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Photographic Knee Laxity and Texture Evaluation
Laxity
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2.02 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.52
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: baseline, 7 Days, 3 Weeks, 3 Months and 6 MonthsSkin Elasticity will be measured via BTC2000 prior to treatment (baseline), 7 days, 3 weeks, 3 months and 6 months post treatment. The change from baseline was calculated at each time frame.
Outcome measures
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Treatment
n=15 Participants
All patients will undergo treatment with Profound system device. Using the radiofrequency and temperature setting within the FDA approved limits (460 +/- 5kHz and 65-75°C +/- 1°C), patients will be treated one time over the entire suprapatellar region bilaterally and followed for a 6 month period. The acute effect of the radiofrequency application will be determined by subjective and objective analysis using standard, close-up, 3D, cross-polarized, high resolution ultrasound, optical coherence tomography, transepidermal water loss measurements, and/or BTC 2000 measurements.
Biopsies will be taken using 0.33mm WellTech Rapid Core 0.33mm Biopsy Punch. Biopsies will allow investigators to correlate changes seen in skin measurements with histology and gene expression.
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Epidermal Thickness
Baseline
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96.53333 mm
Standard Deviation 10.2578
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Epidermal Thickness
7 Days
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106.9 mm
Standard Deviation 24.0632
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Epidermal Thickness
3 Weeks
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98.33333 mm
Standard Deviation 16.3524
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Epidermal Thickness
3 Months
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92.36667 mm
Standard Deviation 9.55739
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Epidermal Thickness
6 Months
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91.36667 mm
Standard Deviation 12.1414
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline, 7 Days, 3 Weeks, 3 Months and 6 MonthsDermal thickness will be masured via high resolution ultrasound prior to treatment (baseline), 7 days, 3 weeks, 3 months and 6 months post treatment. The change from baseline was calculated at each time frame.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Treatment
n=15 Participants
All patients will undergo treatment with Profound system device. Using the radiofrequency and temperature setting within the FDA approved limits (460 +/- 5kHz and 65-75°C +/- 1°C), patients will be treated one time over the entire suprapatellar region bilaterally and followed for a 6 month period. The acute effect of the radiofrequency application will be determined by subjective and objective analysis using standard, close-up, 3D, cross-polarized, high resolution ultrasound, optical coherence tomography, transepidermal water loss measurements, and/or BTC 2000 measurements.
Biopsies will be taken using 0.33mm WellTech Rapid Core 0.33mm Biopsy Punch. Biopsies will allow investigators to correlate changes seen in skin measurements with histology and gene expression.
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Dermal Thickness
Month 3
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1167.933 mm
Standard Deviation 150.659
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Dermal Thickness
Month 6
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1122.233 mm
Standard Deviation 200.07
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Dermal Thickness
Baseline
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1104.7 mm
Standard Deviation 192.626
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Dermal Thickness
Day 7
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1179.2 mm
Standard Deviation 177.83
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Dermal Thickness
Week 3
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1241.367 mm
Standard Deviation 191.049
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline, Day 7, Week 3 Month 3 and Month 6Population: Results at each visit show the change from baseline values.
Blood Flow will be measured via optical coherence tomography prior to treatment (baseline), 7 days, 3 weeks, 3 months and 6 months post treatment.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Treatment
n=15 Participants
All patients will undergo treatment with Profound system device. Using the radiofrequency and temperature setting within the FDA approved limits (460 +/- 5kHz and 65-75°C +/- 1°C), patients will be treated one time over the entire suprapatellar region bilaterally and followed for a 6 month period. The acute effect of the radiofrequency application will be determined by subjective and objective analysis using standard, close-up, 3D, cross-polarized, high resolution ultrasound, optical coherence tomography, transepidermal water loss measurements, and/or BTC 2000 measurements.
Biopsies will be taken using 0.33mm WellTech Rapid Core 0.33mm Biopsy Punch. Biopsies will allow investigators to correlate changes seen in skin measurements with histology and gene expression.
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Change in Blood Flow at 0.25mm
Baseline
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0.3294 mm/s
Standard Deviation 0.009815
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Change in Blood Flow at 0.25mm
Day 7
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0.23 mm/s
Standard Deviation 0.41
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Change in Blood Flow at 0.25mm
Week 3
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-0.02 mm/s
Standard Deviation 0.37
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Change in Blood Flow at 0.25mm
Month 3
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0.080534 mm/s
Standard Deviation 0.33661
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Change in Blood Flow at 0.25mm
Month 6
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0.1045 mm/s
Standard Deviation 0.3411
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline, Day 7, Week 3, Month 3 and Month 6Transepidermal Water Loss will be masured via Aquaflux prior to treatment (baseline), 7 days, 3 weeks, 3 months and 6 months post treatment. The change from baseline was calculated at each time frame.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Treatment
n=15 Participants
All patients will undergo treatment with Profound system device. Using the radiofrequency and temperature setting within the FDA approved limits (460 +/- 5kHz and 65-75°C +/- 1°C), patients will be treated one time over the entire suprapatellar region bilaterally and followed for a 6 month period. The acute effect of the radiofrequency application will be determined by subjective and objective analysis using standard, close-up, 3D, cross-polarized, high resolution ultrasound, optical coherence tomography, transepidermal water loss measurements, and/or BTC 2000 measurements.
Biopsies will be taken using 0.33mm WellTech Rapid Core 0.33mm Biopsy Punch. Biopsies will allow investigators to correlate changes seen in skin measurements with histology and gene expression.
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Transepidermal Water Loss
Baseline
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9.379 g/(m2h)
Standard Deviation 2.05288
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Transepidermal Water Loss
Day 7
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9.6007 g/(m2h)
Standard Deviation 2.1681
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Transepidermal Water Loss
Week 3
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10.9986 g/(m2h)
Standard Deviation 3.9201
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Transepidermal Water Loss
Month 3
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11.744 g/(m2h)
Standard Deviation 8.7825
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Transepidermal Water Loss
Month 6
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8.772 g/(m2h)
Standard Deviation 1.966
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline, Day 7, Week 3, Months 3 and Months 6Skin Elasticity will be measured via BTC2000 prior to treatment (baseline), 7 days, 3 weeks, 3 months and 6 months post treatment. The change from baseline was calculated at each time frame.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Treatment
n=15 Participants
All patients will undergo treatment with Profound system device. Using the radiofrequency and temperature setting within the FDA approved limits (460 +/- 5kHz and 65-75°C +/- 1°C), patients will be treated one time over the entire suprapatellar region bilaterally and followed for a 6 month period. The acute effect of the radiofrequency application will be determined by subjective and objective analysis using standard, close-up, 3D, cross-polarized, high resolution ultrasound, optical coherence tomography, transepidermal water loss measurements, and/or BTC 2000 measurements.
Biopsies will be taken using 0.33mm WellTech Rapid Core 0.33mm Biopsy Punch. Biopsies will allow investigators to correlate changes seen in skin measurements with histology and gene expression.
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Skin Elasticity
Baseline
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0.80199 mm
Standard Deviation 0.1263
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Skin Elasticity
Day 7
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0.811731094 mm
Standard Deviation 0.256170747
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Skin Elasticity
Week 3
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0.82434 mm
Standard Deviation 0.1549
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Skin Elasticity
Month 3
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0.77234 mm
Standard Deviation 0.11494
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Skin Elasticity
Month 6
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0.74615 mm
Standard Deviation 0.11275
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: baseline, 7 days, 3 weeks, 3 months and 6 monthsPopulation: Results at each visit show the change from baseline values.
BTC2000 will be used to measure skin laxity prior to treatment and post treatment. The BTC2000 is a non-invasive device that measures skin laxity by creating a negative pressure against the skin and calculates laxity when the pressure is released.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Treatment
n=15 Participants
All patients will undergo treatment with Profound system device. Using the radiofrequency and temperature setting within the FDA approved limits (460 +/- 5kHz and 65-75°C +/- 1°C), patients will be treated one time over the entire suprapatellar region bilaterally and followed for a 6 month period. The acute effect of the radiofrequency application will be determined by subjective and objective analysis using standard, close-up, 3D, cross-polarized, high resolution ultrasound, optical coherence tomography, transepidermal water loss measurements, and/or BTC 2000 measurements.
Biopsies will be taken using 0.33mm WellTech Rapid Core 0.33mm Biopsy Punch. Biopsies will allow investigators to correlate changes seen in skin measurements with histology and gene expression.
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Change in Skin Laxity
Baseline
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0.7408 mm
Standard Deviation 0.1200845
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Change in Skin Laxity
Day 7
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12.5364 mm
Standard Deviation 27.762
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Change in Skin Laxity
Week 3
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3.75791 mm
Standard Deviation 21.921
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Change in Skin Laxity
Month 3
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0.85623 mm
Standard Deviation 21.253
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Change in Skin Laxity
Month 6
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-5.54778 mm
Standard Deviation 16.383
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline. Day 7 and 3 MonthsRelative changes in protein abundance in biopsies taken at post treatment compare to control or entreated group will be quantified using an image processing software based on fluorescence signal intensity. The change from baseline was calculated at each time frame.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Treatment
n=15 Participants
All patients will undergo treatment with Profound system device. Using the radiofrequency and temperature setting within the FDA approved limits (460 +/- 5kHz and 65-75°C +/- 1°C), patients will be treated one time over the entire suprapatellar region bilaterally and followed for a 6 month period. The acute effect of the radiofrequency application will be determined by subjective and objective analysis using standard, close-up, 3D, cross-polarized, high resolution ultrasound, optical coherence tomography, transepidermal water loss measurements, and/or BTC 2000 measurements.
Biopsies will be taken using 0.33mm WellTech Rapid Core 0.33mm Biopsy Punch. Biopsies will allow investigators to correlate changes seen in skin measurements with histology and gene expression.
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Histological Analysis- Collagen 1
Baseline
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1.38 fluorescence intensity
Standard Deviation 0.51
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Histological Analysis- Collagen 1
Day 7
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1.00 fluorescence intensity
Standard Deviation 0.23
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Histological Analysis- Collagen 1
Month 3
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1.04 fluorescence intensity
Standard Deviation 0.23
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Day 7, Month 3Population: Results at each visit show the change from baseline values.
Biopsies of the treated are will be taken prior to treatment and post treatment for gene expression analysis. This analysis will identify gene expression related to collagen formation and increased cell turnover. Fold change was calculated at each time point past baseline. Fold change = sample/average of the baseline.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Treatment
n=15 Participants
All patients will undergo treatment with Profound system device. Using the radiofrequency and temperature setting within the FDA approved limits (460 +/- 5kHz and 65-75°C +/- 1°C), patients will be treated one time over the entire suprapatellar region bilaterally and followed for a 6 month period. The acute effect of the radiofrequency application will be determined by subjective and objective analysis using standard, close-up, 3D, cross-polarized, high resolution ultrasound, optical coherence tomography, transepidermal water loss measurements, and/or BTC 2000 measurements.
Biopsies will be taken using 0.33mm WellTech Rapid Core 0.33mm Biopsy Punch. Biopsies will allow investigators to correlate changes seen in skin measurements with histology and gene expression.
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Gene Expression- Collagen 1
Day 7
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1.91 fold change
Standard Error 1.68
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Gene Expression- Collagen 1
Month 3
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1.38 fold change
Standard Error 0.57
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline, Day 7, Week 3, Month 3 and Month 6Epidermal thickness will be masured via high resolution ultrasound prior to treatment (baseline), 7 days, 3 weeks, 3 months and 6 months post treatment. The change from baseline was calculated at each time frame.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Treatment
n=15 Participants
All patients will undergo treatment with Profound system device. Using the radiofrequency and temperature setting within the FDA approved limits (460 +/- 5kHz and 65-75°C +/- 1°C), patients will be treated one time over the entire suprapatellar region bilaterally and followed for a 6 month period. The acute effect of the radiofrequency application will be determined by subjective and objective analysis using standard, close-up, 3D, cross-polarized, high resolution ultrasound, optical coherence tomography, transepidermal water loss measurements, and/or BTC 2000 measurements.
Biopsies will be taken using 0.33mm WellTech Rapid Core 0.33mm Biopsy Punch. Biopsies will allow investigators to correlate changes seen in skin measurements with histology and gene expression.
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Epidermal Density
Baseline
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0.00380558 um
Standard Deviation 0.000635
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Epidermal Density
Day 7
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0.028518 um
Standard Deviation 0.09374
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Epidermal Density
Week 3
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0.004336 um
Standard Deviation 0.00232
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Epidermal Density
Month 3
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0.020107 um
Standard Deviation 0.08714
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Epidermal Density
Month 6
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0.00392152 um
Standard Deviation 2.783
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline, Day 7, Month 3Population: Results at each visit show the change from baseline values.
Relative changes in protein abundance in biopsies taken at post treatment compare to control or entreated group will be quantified using an image processing software based on fluorescence signal intensity. The change from baseline was calculated at each time frame. Sample/Average of the baseline.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Treatment
n=15 Participants
All patients will undergo treatment with Profound system device. Using the radiofrequency and temperature setting within the FDA approved limits (460 +/- 5kHz and 65-75°C +/- 1°C), patients will be treated one time over the entire suprapatellar region bilaterally and followed for a 6 month period. The acute effect of the radiofrequency application will be determined by subjective and objective analysis using standard, close-up, 3D, cross-polarized, high resolution ultrasound, optical coherence tomography, transepidermal water loss measurements, and/or BTC 2000 measurements.
Biopsies will be taken using 0.33mm WellTech Rapid Core 0.33mm Biopsy Punch. Biopsies will allow investigators to correlate changes seen in skin measurements with histology and gene expression.
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Histological Analysis- Collagen 3
Baseline
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0.63 fluorescence intensity
Standard Deviation 0.17
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Histological Analysis- Collagen 3
Day 7
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0.72 fluorescence intensity
Standard Deviation 0.18
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Histological Analysis- Collagen 3
Month 3
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0.71 fluorescence intensity
Standard Deviation 0.28
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline, Day 7, Month 3Population: Results at each visit show the change from baseline values.
Relative changes in protein abundance in biopsies taken at post treatment compare to control or entreated group will be quantified using an image processing software based on fluorescence signal intensity. The change from baseline was calculated at each time frame. Samples/Average of the baseline
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Treatment
n=15 Participants
All patients will undergo treatment with Profound system device. Using the radiofrequency and temperature setting within the FDA approved limits (460 +/- 5kHz and 65-75°C +/- 1°C), patients will be treated one time over the entire suprapatellar region bilaterally and followed for a 6 month period. The acute effect of the radiofrequency application will be determined by subjective and objective analysis using standard, close-up, 3D, cross-polarized, high resolution ultrasound, optical coherence tomography, transepidermal water loss measurements, and/or BTC 2000 measurements.
Biopsies will be taken using 0.33mm WellTech Rapid Core 0.33mm Biopsy Punch. Biopsies will allow investigators to correlate changes seen in skin measurements with histology and gene expression.
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Histological Analysis- Elastin
Baseline
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1.29 fluorescence intensity
Standard Deviation 0.24
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Histological Analysis- Elastin
Day 7
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0.90 fluorescence intensity
Standard Deviation 0.50
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Histological Analysis- Elastin
Month 3
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0.58 fluorescence intensity
Standard Deviation 0.17
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Day 7, Month 3Population: Results at each visit show the change from baseline values.
Biopsies of the treated are will be taken prior to treatment and post treatment for gene expression analysis. This analysis will identify gene expression related to collagen formation and increased cell turnover. Fold change = sample/average of the baseline.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Treatment
n=15 Participants
All patients will undergo treatment with Profound system device. Using the radiofrequency and temperature setting within the FDA approved limits (460 +/- 5kHz and 65-75°C +/- 1°C), patients will be treated one time over the entire suprapatellar region bilaterally and followed for a 6 month period. The acute effect of the radiofrequency application will be determined by subjective and objective analysis using standard, close-up, 3D, cross-polarized, high resolution ultrasound, optical coherence tomography, transepidermal water loss measurements, and/or BTC 2000 measurements.
Biopsies will be taken using 0.33mm WellTech Rapid Core 0.33mm Biopsy Punch. Biopsies will allow investigators to correlate changes seen in skin measurements with histology and gene expression.
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Gene Expression- Collagen 3
Day 7
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2.07 fold change
Standard Error 1.68
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Gene Expression- Collagen 3
Month 3
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1.36 fold change
Standard Error 0.96
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Day 7, Month 3Population: Results at each visit show the change from baseline values.
Biopsies of the treated are will be taken prior to treatment and post treatment for gene expression analysis. This analysis will identify gene expression related to collagen formation and increased cell turnover. Fold change = sample/average of the baseline.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Treatment
n=15 Participants
All patients will undergo treatment with Profound system device. Using the radiofrequency and temperature setting within the FDA approved limits (460 +/- 5kHz and 65-75°C +/- 1°C), patients will be treated one time over the entire suprapatellar region bilaterally and followed for a 6 month period. The acute effect of the radiofrequency application will be determined by subjective and objective analysis using standard, close-up, 3D, cross-polarized, high resolution ultrasound, optical coherence tomography, transepidermal water loss measurements, and/or BTC 2000 measurements.
Biopsies will be taken using 0.33mm WellTech Rapid Core 0.33mm Biopsy Punch. Biopsies will allow investigators to correlate changes seen in skin measurements with histology and gene expression.
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Gene Expression- Elastin
Day 7
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0.89 fold change
Standard Error 0.41
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Gene Expression- Elastin
Month 3
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1.74 fold change
Standard Error 1.37
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Day 7, Month 3Population: Results at each visit show the change from baseline values.
Biopsies of the treated are will be taken prior to treatment and post treatment for gene expression analysis. This analysis will identify gene expression related to collagen formation and increased cell turnover. Fold change = sample/average of the baseline.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Treatment
n=15 Participants
All patients will undergo treatment with Profound system device. Using the radiofrequency and temperature setting within the FDA approved limits (460 +/- 5kHz and 65-75°C +/- 1°C), patients will be treated one time over the entire suprapatellar region bilaterally and followed for a 6 month period. The acute effect of the radiofrequency application will be determined by subjective and objective analysis using standard, close-up, 3D, cross-polarized, high resolution ultrasound, optical coherence tomography, transepidermal water loss measurements, and/or BTC 2000 measurements.
Biopsies will be taken using 0.33mm WellTech Rapid Core 0.33mm Biopsy Punch. Biopsies will allow investigators to correlate changes seen in skin measurements with histology and gene expression.
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Gene Expression- Interluekin 6
Day 7
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18.60 fold change
Standard Error 13.37
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Gene Expression- Interluekin 6
Month 3
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4.04 fold change
Standard Error 4.78
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Adverse Events
Treatment
Serious adverse events
Adverse event data not reported
Other adverse events
| Measure |
Treatment
n=15 participants at risk
All patients will undergo treatment with Profound system device (microneedles and thermal heat to stimulate neocollagenesis). Using the radiofrequency and temperature setting within the FDA approved limits (460 +/- 5kHz and 65-75°C +/- 1°C), patients will be treated one time over the entire suprapatellar region bilaterally and followed for a 6 month period. The acute effect of the radiofrequency application will be determined by subjective and objective analysis using standard, close-up, 3D, cross-polarized, high resolution ultrasound, optical coherence tomography, transepidermal water loss measurements, and/or BTC 2000 measurements.
Biopsies will be taken using 0.33mm WellTech Rapid Core 0.33mm Biopsy Punch. Biopsies will allow investigators to correlate changes seen in skin measurements with histology and gene expression.
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Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Tenderness
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6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • 6 Months
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Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Tingling Sensation
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6.7%
1/15 • 6 Months
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Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Laryngitis
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6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • 6 Months
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Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Swelling on the knee
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13.3%
2/15 • Number of events 2 • 6 Months
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Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Blistering
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6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • 6 Months
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Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Hyperpigmentation
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13.3%
2/15 • Number of events 2 • 6 Months
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Additional Information
Results disclosure agreements
- Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
- Publication restrictions are in place