Sylfirm X Radiofrequency Microneedling for the Treatment of Melasma

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

90 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-05-01

Study Completion Date

2024-10-01

Brief Summary

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Microneedling radiofrequency technology has been shown in clinical studies to improve skin quality, tone, pigment, and to treat various skin conditions related to aging.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate efficacy and safety of Sylfrim X device for the treatment of melasma.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Melasma

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Investigators

Study Groups

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Sylfirm X Treatment with Sunscreen

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Radiofrequency Microneedling

Intervention Type DEVICE

Sylfirm X radiofrequency microneedling device

No Treatment, Sunscreen Only

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Radiofrequency Microneedling

Sylfirm X radiofrequency microneedling device

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Subject must be able to read, understand and sign informed consent form.
2. Healthy females, 19 and older
3. Fitzpatrick I-VI
4. Has melasma
5. Willing to have RF microneedling treatment and able to adhere to treatments, follow up schedule, and post-treatment instructions
6. Willing to have limited sun exposure and use sunscreen on treatment area everyday for duration of study
7. Willing to have photographs taken of treatment area and agree to use of photographs
8. Willing to refrain from using topical corticosteroids, or retinoids
9. Agree to undergo procedure in treatment area during study
10. Females: not pregnant, or lactating and is either post-menopausal, surgically sterilized, or using birth control at least 1 month prior to enrollment
11. Willing to wear sunscreen and apply once daily in morning and every 2 hours

Exclusion Criteria

1. Participation in a clinical trial of another drug, or device administered to the treatment area, within 3 months prior to enrollment or during the study.
2. Any type of prior cosmetic treatment to the target area within 3 months of study participation, such as laser/light procedures, and those used for general aesthetic correction, neuromodulators, facial peel, lightening creams, or facial surgery.
3. Any fillers within 3 months prior to enrollment or during the study.
4. Use of prescription topicals in the treatment area within one month prior to treatment or use of topical agents one week prior to treatment that may cause facial sensitivity.
5. Suffering from significant skin conditions in the treated areas or inflammatory skin conditions, including but not limited to, open lacerations or abrasions, hidradenitis, rash, infection, or dermatitis of the treatment area prior to treatment (duration of resolution as per the Investigator's discretion).
6. . Pregnant and/or breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant.
7. Significant concurrent illness, such as diabetes mellitus, immunosuppression/immune deficiency disorders (including HIV infection or AIDS) or using immunosuppressive medication.
8. Any use of any medication that is known to increase sensitivity to light or hypersensitivity to light exposure according to the Investigator's discretion.
9. History of keloid scarring, hypertrophic scarring or abnormal wound healing or prone to bruising.
10. If you have a history of squamous cell carcinoma or melanoma in the treatment area, this includes basal cell carcinoma unless: basal cell carcinoma was treated or excised with no evidence of reoccurrence within the past 6 months prior to screening. Squamous cell carcinoma in situ, which has been treated or excised without evidence or reoccurrence within the past 6 months prior to screening.
11. . History of epidermal or dermal disorders (particularly if involving collagen or micro vascularity), including collagen vascular disease or vasculitis disorders.
12. A history or active skin condition that in the opinion of the Investigator may interfere/confound with the treatment.
13. History of connective tissue disease, such as systemic lupus erythematosus or scleroderma.

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14. History of disease stimulated by heat, such as recurrent herpes simplex and/or herpes zoster (shingles) in the treatment area, unless treatment is conducted following a prophylactic regimen.
15. Excessively tanned or active sun tan in facial area to be treated, or unable/unlikely to refrain from tanning during the study.
16. Excessive facial hair in the area to be treated (beards, sideburns, and/or mustache,) that would interfere with diagnosis, assessment, and treatment.
17. As per the Investigator's discretion, any physical or mental condition which might make it unsafe for the subject to participate in this study, including excessive alcohol or drug abuses, or a condition that would compromise the subject's ability to comply with the study requirements.
18. To reduce potential effects of hormonal changes in melasma, a 6-month washout period is required for female subjects who have recently stopped or started contraceptive use, have recently delivered an infant, or have stopped breastfeeding.

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

70 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes