Safety and Efficacy of Radio Frequency for the Treatment of Mild to Severe Inflammatory Acne

NCT ID: NCT05830968

Last Updated: 2024-05-29

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

42 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-05-01

Study Completion Date

2026-05-01

Brief Summary

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The aim of this trial is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the InMode RF Pro System with the Morpheus8 face tip (24 pins) applicator for the treatment of mild, moderate and severe, facial acne vulgaris

Detailed Description

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The aim of this trial is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the InMode RF Pro System with the Morpheus8 face tip (24 pins) applicator for the treatment of mild, moderate and severe, facial acne vulgaris. Prospective, multicenter clinical study

Conditions

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Inflammatory Acne Vulgaris

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Study Design Prospective, multicenter clinical study
Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Device treatment

Treatment area will include affected areas over the entire face (presence of comedones, pustules, papules, nodules and cysts

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Morpheus8 Applicator Radiofrequency device

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligible subjects will receive 2 treatments with the Morpheus8 according to the study protocol. All participants will return for 2 follow up visits: 4 weeks (1M FU) and 12 weeks (3M FU) after the 2nd treatment. Total expected study duration is \~6 months, depending on subject recruitment rate.

Interventions

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Morpheus8 Applicator Radiofrequency device

Eligible subjects will receive 2 treatments with the Morpheus8 according to the study protocol. All participants will return for 2 follow up visits: 4 weeks (1M FU) and 12 weeks (3M FU) after the 2nd treatment. Total expected study duration is \~6 months, depending on subject recruitment rate.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Subject is \>16 years of age
* General good health confirmed by medical history and examination of the treated area.
* Subjects with mild to severe Acne Vulgaris, defined as a baseline IGA (Investigator's Global Assessment) score of 2, 3 or 4 and 10-100 inflammatory lesions (papules or pustules).
* The patients should be willing to comply with the study procedure and schedule, including the follow up visits, and will refrain from using any other acne treatment methods during the entire study period.
* Willing to avoid sun/UV exposure for duration of the study unless using sunscreen.
* Willing to refrain from starting or changing hormonal contraception for duration of study.
* Subject understands and is willing to sign the informed consent to participate in the study. Parental (or other) guardians must provide consent for minors under the age of 18.

Exclusion Criteria

* Patients who are under pharmacological anti-acne therapy (isotretinoin or antibiotics) for the last 6 months.
* Use of botulinum toxin within prior 1 month.
* Permanent implant in the treated area such as metal plates and screws, silicone implants or an injected chemical substance
* Current or history of cancer, or premalignant condition in the treatment area.
* Severe concurrent conditions, such as cardiac disorders, epilepsy, uncontrolled hypertension, and liver or kidney diseases.
* Subject who are pregnant or nursing.
* Started or changed hormonal contraceptive within prior month of study.
* Subject is unwilling or unlikely to refrain from high UV exposure to face.
* Impaired immune system due to immunosuppressive diseases such as AIDS and HIV, or use of immunosuppressive medications.
* Patients with history of diseases stimulated by heat, such as recurrent Herpes Simplex in the treatment area
* Poorly controlled endocrine disorders, such as diabetes or thyroid dysfunction.
* Any active condition in the treatment area, such as sores, psoriasis, eczema, and rash.
* History of skin disorders, keloids, abnormal wound healing, as well as very dry and fragile skin.
* History of bleeding coagulopathies or use of anticoagulants in the last 10 days.
* Any surgery in treated area within 3 months prior to treatment.
* Subject received other treatments such as light, CO2 laser or RF in the treatment area within 6 months of study start date.
* Simultaneous participation in another investigator drug or device study or completion of the follow-up phase for the primary endpoint of any previous study less than 30 days prior to the first evaluation in this study.
* Subject that has any condition that, at the investigator's discretion, renders the subject unsuitable for participation in this clinical research study.
Minimum Eligible Age

16 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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InMode MD Ltd.

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Anna M Chapas, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Jole L Cohen, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Unafilliated

Locations

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Avant Dermatology Aesthetics

Oro Valley, Arizona, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

AboutSkin Research, LLC

Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States

Site Status ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

UnionDerm

New York, New York, United States

Site Status ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas, Texas, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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Meital Matalon, MS

Role: CONTACT

9492588870 ext. 324

Maria Shusterman, RN

Role: CONTACT

9492396522 ext. 317

Facility Contacts

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Irene Stefanoto

Role: primary

520-353-4195

Jennifer Barrilas

Role: primary

214-645-2353

Other Identifiers

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DO611175A

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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