A Prospective Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of Thermage® FLX Radiofrequency Treatment

NCT ID: NCT07187297

Last Updated: 2025-12-17

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

164 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-10-31

Study Completion Date

2027-03-31

Brief Summary

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A prospective, 180-day, randomized, multicenter, independent blinded evaluators, controlled study of treatment with the Thermage FLX System

Detailed Description

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Study to be conducted at approximately 10 study centers, enrolling a total of 164 participants in North America (US and Canada) and China. Approximately 6 months (26 weeks) Purpose is to demonstrate superiority of treatment with the Thermage FLX System compared to untreated control for the improvement of:

Lines and wrinkles of the neck and face Skin laxity of the neck, abdomen, upper arms, and face and evaluate safety and tolerability of treatment with the Thermage FLX System compared to the untreated control arm.

Conditions

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Lax Skin Lines Skin Wrinkle

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Control Arm

Treated with Thermage FLX device at day 90

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Thermage FLX

Intervention Type DEVICE

The Thermage FLX System ('System') is a monopolar, capacitively coupled radiofrequency System designed for use in non-invasive dermatological procedures

Treatment Arm

Treated with Thermage FLX device at day 1

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Thermage FLX

Intervention Type DEVICE

The Thermage FLX System ('System') is a monopolar, capacitively coupled radiofrequency System designed for use in non-invasive dermatological procedures

Interventions

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Thermage FLX

The Thermage FLX System ('System') is a monopolar, capacitively coupled radiofrequency System designed for use in non-invasive dermatological procedures

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Be an adult female or male, ≥30 - ≤60 years of age.

Have mild-to-moderate skin laxity of the neck, abdomen, upper arms, and/or face, and/or mild-to-moderate lines and/or wrinkles of the neck and/or face assessed as follows:

Neck:

Mild-to-moderate neck skin laxity as defined by a score of 1 to 6 on the 10-point Facial Laxity Rating Scale (scored 0-9)

Mild-to-moderate neck wrinkles as defined by a score of 1 to 6 on the 10-point Fitzpatrick Wrinkle Scale (scored 0-9)

Abdomen:

Mild-to-moderate abdomen skin laxity as defined by a score of 1 or 2 on a 4-point Abdominal Laxity Scale (scored 0-3)

Upper arms:

Mild to moderate upper arms skin laxity as defined by grade 2 or 3 on the 5-grade IBSA Inner Upper Arm Laxity Scale

Face:

Mild-to-moderate facial skin laxity as defined by a score of 1 to 6 on the 10-point Facial Laxity Rating Scale (scored 0-9)

Mild-to-moderate facial wrinkles as defined by a score of 1 to 6 on the 10-point Fitzpatrick Wrinkle Scale (scored 0-9)

Females of childbearing potential must have a negative urine pregnancy test. Females who have experienced menarche and who are not postmenopausal (either confirmed via FSH testing or who have not menstruated for 2 years or more without an alternative medical cause) or surgically sterile will be considered of childbearing potential.

Females of childbearing potential must agree to use an acceptable method of birth control for the duration of the study. Acceptable methods of birth control are oral and other systemic contraceptives, condoms only, intrauterine device, double-barrier methods, bilateral tubal ligation, partner vasectomy, and abstinence.

Have no clinically abnormal findings based on the medical history as determined by the study investigator.

Be able to follow the study instructions, be available on the specific required study visit days, and be willing to complete all study visit procedures and assessments.

Understand the research nature of this study and sign an informed consent document prior to the performance of any study-specific procedure or assessment.

Agree to not undergo excluded procedures (i.e., energy-based device treatments, injectables, or plastic surgery) on the study treatment areas for the duration of study.

Participant has a body mass index (BMI) ≤30.

Exclusion Criteria

* Participant is pregnant or breast feeding or trying to become pregnant for 3 months prior to the screening visit or during the study.

Participant has given birth within 3 months prior to the screening visit.

Participant has an anticipated need for procedures, surgery, overnight hospitalization, or other events that would prevent the participant from making the required visits during the study.

Participant has a pacemaker, internal defibrillator, or other implanted electronic device.

Participant has an implant in the target treatment zone(s).

Participant has had radiation therapy in the target treatment zone(s).

Participant has had 1 or more prior cosmetic procedures in the target treatment zone(s) including:

Thermage or any energy-based device procedure, derm abrasion, or chemical peel on any treatment area within 6 months prior to the screening visit.

Short-acting neurotoxins within 6 months prior to the screening visit.

Long-acting neurotoxins within 9 months prior to the screening visit.

Hyaluronic acid filler ≤1 year prior to the screening visit.

Semi-permanent or permanent fillers at any time prior to the screening visit.

Plastic surgery within 1 year prior to the screening visit.
Minimum Eligible Age

30 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

60 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Bausch Health Americas, Inc.

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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Union Square Laser Dermatology

New York, New York, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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Sandra Narain

Role: CONTACT

9082428287

Caitlin Little

Role: CONTACT

Facility Contacts

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Anne Chapas

Role: primary

Other Identifiers

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TM-PAS-NAPAC-2025-001

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id