Trial Outcomes & Findings for Clinical Study on the Application of a Non-Invasive Micro-Focused Ultrasound With Visualization System for Skin Laxity (ULT-215) (NCT NCT03545412)

NCT ID: NCT03545412

Last Updated: 2018-12-12

Results Overview

Lift improvement as measured by quantitative analysis was considered greater than or equal to (\>=) 20.0 square millimeter (mm\^2) of the submental area Day 90 photograph compared to baseline photograph. The quantitative analysis was calculated by using five evenly spaced points on the neck. Area was calculated in between each of the 5 points and then sum of the five calculations was the total area of the region of interest.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

25 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline, Day 90

Results posted on

2018-12-12

Participant Flow

The study was conducted at 1 site in Taiwan.

A total of 25 participants were screened, enrolled and treated in the study.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Ultherapy Treatment
Participants received Ultherapy treatment to the facial areas including upper neck, cheek, brow, lateral orbit and infraorbital delivering a minimum of 800 treatment lines, on two planes of treatment using the 4-4.5 millimeter (mm) and 7-3.0 mm transducer depths.
Overall Study
STARTED
25
Overall Study
COMPLETED
25
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Clinical Study on the Application of a Non-Invasive Micro-Focused Ultrasound With Visualization System for Skin Laxity (ULT-215)

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Ultherapy Treatment
n=25 Participants
Participants received Ultherapy treatment to the facial areas including upper neck, cheek, brow, lateral orbit and infraorbital delivering a minimum of 800 treatment lines, on two planes of treatment using the 4-4.5 millimeter (mm) and 7-3.0 mm transducer depths.
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
25 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
23 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Caucasian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
African American/ Black
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic/ Latino
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
25 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Native Amer. Indian/ Alaskan Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Taiwan
25 participants
n=5 Participants
Body Mass Index (BMI)
22.0 kilogram per square meter (kg/m^2)
n=5 Participants
Fitzpatrick Skin Type
Skin Type I
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Fitzpatrick Skin Type
Skin Type II
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Fitzpatrick Skin Type
Skin Type III
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Fitzpatrick Skin Type
Skin Type IV
22 Participants
n=5 Participants
Fitzpatrick Skin Type
Skin Type V
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Fitzpatrick Skin Type
Skin Type VI
0 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Day 90

Population: All participants enrolled and treated with Ultherapy. Only participants categorized as good candidates for photographs were included in the analysis. Good candidates for photographs was defined as those participants who had sufficient distance between the menton and neck, and enough lower face volume to allow for accurate measurements.

Lift improvement as measured by quantitative analysis was considered greater than or equal to (\>=) 20.0 square millimeter (mm\^2) of the submental area Day 90 photograph compared to baseline photograph. The quantitative analysis was calculated by using five evenly spaced points on the neck. Area was calculated in between each of the 5 points and then sum of the five calculations was the total area of the region of interest.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ultherapy Treatment
n=13 Participants
Participants received Ultherapy treatment to the facial areas including upper neck, cheek, brow, lateral orbit and infraorbital delivering a minimum of 800 treatment lines, on two planes of treatment using the 4-4.5 millimeter (mm) and 7-3.0 mm transducer depths.
Number of Participants With Improvement in Skin Laxity in Submental Region and Neck at Day 90
8 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Day 90

Population: All participants who were treated with Ultherapy were included for the assessment. The analysis included all participants who had the measurement available for brows. One participant excluded due to inability to measure brow.

Lift improvement as measured by quantitative analysis was considered minimum 0.5 millimeter (mm) Day 90 photograph compared to baseline photograph. The quantitative analysis was calculated by using five evenly spaced points along the natural outline of each participant's brow. Brow height was calculated using the sum and average of the five calculations in each brow area.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ultherapy Treatment
n=24 Participants
Participants received Ultherapy treatment to the facial areas including upper neck, cheek, brow, lateral orbit and infraorbital delivering a minimum of 800 treatment lines, on two planes of treatment using the 4-4.5 millimeter (mm) and 7-3.0 mm transducer depths.
Number of Participants With Lift in Brow Region at Day 90
12 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Day 90

Population: All participants who were treated with Ultherapy were included for the assessment.

Overall aesthetic improvement was assessed by the principal investigator using global aesthetic improvement scale (GAIS). At 90 days post-treatment, each principal investigator completed a GAIS, known as physician global aesthetic improvement scale (PGAIS) .The GAIS is 5-point scale (1-5), where: 1(very much improved); 2 (much improved); 3 (improved); 4 (no change); 5 (worse). Only participants who had any improvement were reported.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ultherapy Treatment
n=25 Participants
Participants received Ultherapy treatment to the facial areas including upper neck, cheek, brow, lateral orbit and infraorbital delivering a minimum of 800 treatment lines, on two planes of treatment using the 4-4.5 millimeter (mm) and 7-3.0 mm transducer depths.
Number of Participants With Overall Aesthetic Improvement as Assessed by the Principal Investigator Using the Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (PGAIS) at Day 90
21 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Day 90

Population: All participants who were treated with Ultherapy were included for the assessment.

Overall aesthetic improvement was assessed by participants using global aesthetic improvement scale (GAIS). At 90 days post-treatment, each participant completed a GAIS, known as SGAIS.The GAIS is 5-point scale (1-5), where: 1(very much improved); 2 (much improved); 3 (improved); 4 (no change); 5 (worse). Only participants who had any improvement were reported.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ultherapy Treatment
n=25 Participants
Participants received Ultherapy treatment to the facial areas including upper neck, cheek, brow, lateral orbit and infraorbital delivering a minimum of 800 treatment lines, on two planes of treatment using the 4-4.5 millimeter (mm) and 7-3.0 mm transducer depths.
Number of Participants With Overall Aesthetic Improvement as Assessed by the Subject Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (SGAIS) at Day 90
21 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 90

Population: All participants who were treated with Ultherapy were included for the assessment.

Participants completed a PSQ at the 90-day visit. The PSQ has 5 satisfaction categories ranging from 'very dissatisfied' to 'very satisfied'.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ultherapy Treatment
n=25 Participants
Participants received Ultherapy treatment to the facial areas including upper neck, cheek, brow, lateral orbit and infraorbital delivering a minimum of 800 treatment lines, on two planes of treatment using the 4-4.5 millimeter (mm) and 7-3.0 mm transducer depths.
Number of Participants With Improvement in Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire at Day 90
21 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Day 180

Population: All participants who were treated with Ultherapy were included for the assessment.

Overall aesthetic improvement was assessed by the principal investigator using the GAIS. At 180 days post-treatment, each principal investigator completed a GAIS, known as PGAIS .The GAIS is 5-point scale (1-5), where: 1(very much improved); 2 (much improved); 3 (improved); 4 (no change); 5 (worse). Only participants who had any improvement were reported.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ultherapy Treatment
n=25 Participants
Participants received Ultherapy treatment to the facial areas including upper neck, cheek, brow, lateral orbit and infraorbital delivering a minimum of 800 treatment lines, on two planes of treatment using the 4-4.5 millimeter (mm) and 7-3.0 mm transducer depths.
Number of Participants With Overall Aesthetic Improvement as Assessed by the Physician Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (PGAIS) at Day 180
22 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Day 180

Population: All participants who were treated with Ultherapy were included for the assessment.

Overall aesthetic improvement was assessed by participants using GAIS. At 180 days post-treatment, each participant completed a GAIS, known as SGAIS. The GAIS is 5-point scale (1-5), where: 1(very much improved); 2 (much improved); 3 (improved); 4 (no change); 5 (worse). Only participants who had any improvement were reported.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ultherapy Treatment
n=25 Participants
Participants received Ultherapy treatment to the facial areas including upper neck, cheek, brow, lateral orbit and infraorbital delivering a minimum of 800 treatment lines, on two planes of treatment using the 4-4.5 millimeter (mm) and 7-3.0 mm transducer depths.
Number of Participants With Overall Aesthetic Improvement as Assessed by the SGAIS at Day 180
20 Participants

Adverse Events

Ultherapy Treatment

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 19 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Ultherapy Treatment
n=25 participants at risk
Participants received Ultherapy treatment to the facial areas including upper neck, cheek, brow, lateral orbit and infraorbital delivering a minimum of 800 treatment lines, on two planes of treatment using the 4-4.5 millimeter (mm) and 7-3.0 mm transducer depths.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Contusion
68.0%
17/25 • Baseline up to Day 180
The investigator asked the participant for adverse events (AEs) systematically at each visit.
General disorders
Application site edema
12.0%
3/25 • Baseline up to Day 180
The investigator asked the participant for adverse events (AEs) systematically at each visit.
General disorders
Application site tenderness
12.0%
3/25 • Baseline up to Day 180
The investigator asked the participant for adverse events (AEs) systematically at each visit.
Immune system disorders
Hypersensitivity
4.0%
1/25 • Baseline up to Day 180
The investigator asked the participant for adverse events (AEs) systematically at each visit.
General disorders
Application site burn
4.0%
1/25 • Baseline up to Day 180
The investigator asked the participant for adverse events (AEs) systematically at each visit.

Additional Information

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Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place