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Nasolabial FoldsPhase 4NCT01012388

Radiesse® Injectable Dermal Filler for the Treatment of Nasolabial Folds in Persons of Color

A Phase 4 study testing Radiesse® Injectable Dermal Filler in people with Nasolabial Folds, run by Merz North America, Inc. at 5 sites in United States.

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Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Post marketing study to assess the likelihood of hypertropic scarring, keloid formation and hyper- or hypopigmentation in patients with Fitzpatrick Skin Types IV, V, and VI receiving nasolabial fold treatment with Radiesse® Injectable Dermal Filler Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Nasolabial Folds
What is being tested?
Radiesse® Injectable Dermal Filler
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
100 participants
Where
5 sitesUnited States
Study dates
Mar 2007to Feb 2008
Phase
Phase 4
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 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Is at least 18 years of age.
  • Has Fitzpatrick Skin Type IV, V, or VI.
  • Understands and accepts the obligation not to receive any other procedures or treatments in the nasolabial fold for 6 months.

Who cannot join

  • Has history of hyper- or hypo-pigmentation in the nasolabial folds, keloid formation, or hypertrophic scarring.
  • Has a known bleeding disorder or is receiving drug therapy that could increase the risk of bleeding.
  • Has nasolabial folds that are too severe to be corrected in one treatment session.
  • Has received any dermal filler or other injections, grafting or surgery in either nasolabial fold.
  • Is pregnant, lactating, or not using acceptable contraception.

Trial locations and contacts

5 sites in 1 country.

5 sites in 1 country

United States5 sites
  • Study site

    Chevy Chase, Maryland

  • Study site

    Los Angeles, California

  • Study site

    New York, New York

  • Study site

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  • Study site

    Ypsilanti, Michigan

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About this study

Official title: Post-Marketing Study of Radiesse® Injectable Dermal Filler for the Treatment of Nasolabial Folds in Persons of Color

Post marketing study to assess the likelihood of hypertropic scarring, keloid formation and hyper- or hypopigmentation in patients with Fitzpatrick Skin Types IV, V, and VI receiving nasolabial fold treatment with Radiesse® Injectable Dermal Filler

Being tested
Radiesse® Injectable Dermal Filler
Keywords
Moderate to severe wrinkles and folds such as nasolabial folds

What participants receive

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

  • Radiesse® Injectable Dermal FillerDevice

    Calcium hydroxylapatite particles suspected in an aqueous based gel carrier

Study groups in NCT01012388
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
RadiesseExperimentalNot described
Receives: Device: Radiesse® Injectable Dermal Filler

What is being measured

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

  1. Number Participants With Hypertropic Scarring, Keloid Formation, Hyper- or Hypopigmentation in Patients With Fitzpatrick Skin Types IV, V, and VI Receiving Nasolabial Fold Treatment

    Skin type IV - Burns minimally, tans moderately and easily, Skin type V - Rarely burns, tans profusely; Skin type VI - Never burns, tans profusely

    Measured: 3 months

  2. Number Participants With Hypertropic Scarring, Keloid Formation, Hyper- or Hypopigmentation in Patients With Fitzpatrick Skin Types IV, V, and VI Receiving Nasolabial Fold Treatment

    Skin type IV - Burns minimally, tans moderately and easily, Skin type V - Rarely burns, tans profusely; Skin type VI - Never burns, tans profusely

    Measured: 6 months

Timeline

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

  1. First posted13 Nov 2009 (estimated)
  2. Study startMar 2007
  3. Primary completionDec 2007
  4. Study completionFeb 2008

Resources

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 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
100 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01012388
Sponsor's protocol ID
P1206248
Status last verified
Apr 2013
First submitted
11 Nov 2009
Last updated
26 Apr 2013
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Marmur ES, Taylor SC, Grimes PE, Boyd CM, Porter JP, Yoo JY. Six-month safety results of calcium hydroxylapatite for treatment of nasolabial folds in Fitzpatrick skin types IV to VI. Dermatol Surg. 2009 Oct;35 Suppl 2:1641-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.2009.01311.x. Epub 2009 Aug 25.

    PubMed 19708876

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing Radiesse® Injectable Dermal Filler in people with Nasolabial Folds, run by Merz North America, 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 3 inclusion and 5 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 26 Apr 2013. 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.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 23 Dec 2009). 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?

Number Participants With Hypertropic Scarring, Keloid Formation, Hyper- or Hypopigmentation in Patients With Fitzpatrick Skin Types IV, V, and VI Receiving Nasolabial Fold Treatment (time frame: 3 months). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01012388, which also lists 1 linked publication.

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 26 Apr 2013.

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