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The Energy-Effect Study of Thermage Therapy

Face lifting efficacy according to monopolar radiofrequency energy mode: A randomized, prospective, split-face clinical trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2500113578
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-12-01
Start date
2025-12-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-12-08

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Aging of facial skin and soft tissues.

Interventions

Low Energy group:Low energy Monopolar radiofrequency treatement
Relative High Energy group:Relative High Energy Monopolar radiofrequency treatement
Medium Energy group:Medium energy Monopolar radiofrequency treatement

Sponsors

Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
30 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients with mild to moderate facial skin and soft tissue laxity (FASIL score <= 6); 2. The patient or their legal guardian must fully understand the treatment plan and risks, voluntarily sign the informed consent form, and be willing to participate in a randomized, split-face, controlled group study and comply with follow-up visits. 3. There should be no significant facial asymmetry between the left and right sides. 4. Age between 30-60 years old (30 and 60 included);

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Pregnant women or those planning pregnancy; 2. Patients with allergies to surface disinfectants; 3. Patients with facial wounds or skin ulcers; 4. Patients suffering from severe organic or mental illnesses; 5. Patients currently participating in other clinical trials; 6. Patients who have undergone laser or energy-based treatments, cosmetic procedures (such as fillers, injections, plastic surgery), and/or chemical peels within the past year.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Global aesthetic improvement scale;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
FACE-Q scoring;Global aesthetic improvement scale;Facial Skin and Soft-Tissue Laxity, FASIL;Wrinkle Severity Rating Scale, WSRS;Safety evaluation;Skin Ultrasound;VISIA analysis;VECTRA? 3D;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactLin Xiaoxi

Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine

linxiaoxi@126.com+86 13701997136

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026