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CelluliteNCT00953160

Radio Frequency (RF) Device for Reduction in Size of Localized Areas of the Body

A study testing Cutera Radio Frequency Device in people with Cellulite, run by Cutera Inc. at 5 sites in United States.

Terminated

Stopped early. The study ended before it was planned to and will not resume.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the Cutera radio frequency (RF) device for the new indication of reduction in size of localized areas of the body. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 55 years
Conditions the study is for
Cellulite
What is being tested?
Cutera Radio Frequency Device
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
76 participants
Where
5 sitesUnited States
Study dates
Apr 2009to Jul 2010
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 55 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Female or Male
  • Minimum age of 18 years
  • Non-smoking for at least 3 months and willing to refrain from smoking for the duration of the study.
  • Post-menopausal, or on birth control with no plans to become pregnant for the duration of the study (female only)
  • Minimum Body Mass Index of 20
  • Visible fat in the area to be treated Area to be treated to measure at least 20.0mm in vertical fold, as measured with industry standard fat caliper
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  • Subject must be able to read, understand and sign the Consent Form
  • Subject must adhere to the follow-up schedule and study instructions
  • Subject must adhere to the same diet and/or exercise routine throughout the study, and agree to maintain the same weight throughout the study (within 6 lbs of initial weight)

Who cannot join

  • Significant weight fluctuation (+/-10 lbs) in the past 6 months
  • Taking weight-loss medications/supplements
  • Participation in any other clinical study
  • Cellulite treatment within 3 months of the treatment
  • Surgical or non-surgical treatments to the target area in the last 12 months, e.g., liposuction
  • Prior treatment to the target area within the last 12 months
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  • Arteriosclerosis or weakened blood vessels
  • Heart disease
  • Thromboembolic disease
  • Diagnosed or documented immune system disorders
  • Bleeding disorders.
  • Presence of uncontrolled hypertension
  • Taking prescription anticoagulants
  • History of keloid formation
  • Malignant tumors in the target area
  • Diabetes
  • Any disease or condition that could impair wound healing
  • Skin abnormalities in the target area, e.g., cuts, scrapes, wounds, scars, large moles
  • Infection in the target area
  • Implanted electrical device(s)
  • Pregnant or lactating

Trial locations and contacts

5 sites in 1 country.

5 sites in 1 country

United States5 sites
  • Blackhawk Plastic Surgery

    Danville, California, 94506

  • Renu LaserSpa

    Dublin, California, 94568

  • New Jersey Plastic Surgery

    Montclair, New Jersey, 07042

  • Nashville Center for Laser and Facial Surgery

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37203

  • Calkin/Boudreaux Dermatology Associates

    Sacramento, California, 95825-6372

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About this study

Official title: Pilot Study to Evaluate the Cutera RF Device for Reduction in Size of Localized Areas of the Body, Including, But Not Limited to, Areas on the Abdomen, Leg, and Arm

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the Cutera radio frequency (RF) device for the new indication of reduction in size of localized areas of the body.

Read the detailed description

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the Cutera radio frequency device for the new indication of reduction in size of localized areas of the body, including, but not limited to, areas on the abdomen, leg, and arm.

At investigator's discretion, each subject will receive up to three treatments and will be scheduled for two follow-up visits after the final treatment. The treated area will be measured and photographed ar each visit for analysis. Subjects will also be weighted at each visit and asked to fill out a survey during follow-up visits.

Conditions
Cellulite
Being tested
Cutera Radio Frequency Device
Keywords
Cellulite, Adipose tissue, Circumference, Reduction, Thigh, Abdomen, Flank
Medical subject headings
Cellulite

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Cutera Radio Frequency DeviceDevice

    Also called Callisto, TruForm, TruSculpt

    Up to three treatments, one pass, dosage range of 15-60 kJ.

Study groups in NCT00953160
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
RF treatmentExperimentalAbdomen, flank or thigh treated with RF device
Receives: Device: Cutera Radio Frequency Device

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change in Circumference (cm)

    Measured: Baseline and 6 months post final treatment

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Subject Satisfaction

    Measured: Baseline and 6 months post final treatment

  2. The Number of Participants With Adverse Events

    At each visit (treatment and follow-up) or until resolution of AEs

    Measured: Up to 6 months after the last treatment

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted6 Aug 2009 (estimated)
  2. Study startApr 2009
  3. Primary completionJul 2010
  4. Study completionJul 2010

Why it stopped: The preliminary data from this pilot study did not indicate efficacy.

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
76 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00953160
Sponsor's protocol ID
C-09-TF-02
Status last verified
Aug 2023
First submitted
4 Aug 2009
Last updated
18 Sep 2023
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Cutera Radio Frequency Device in people with Cellulite, run by Cutera Inc. at 5 sites in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 9 inclusion and 21 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: stopped early, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 Sep 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 5 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 17 Mar 2011). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change in Circumference (cm) (time frame: Baseline and 6 months post final treatment). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 18 Sep 2023.

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