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Prospective, randomized, semi face controlled clinical trial of unipolar radiofrequency with different thermal feedback for facial rejuvenation

Prospective, randomized, semi face controlled clinical trial of unipolar radiofrequency with different thermal feedback for facial rejuvenation

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600123293
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-04-23
Start date
2025-09-02
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-27

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

Conditions

Facial skin laxity

Interventions

High heat feedback:High energy - high heat feedback - few passes unipolar RF
Low heat feedback:Adopting low-energy, low heat feedback, multi pass unipolar RF

Sponsors

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

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
30 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age range: 30 - 65 years (inclusive of 30 and 65); Gender not restricted; 2. Present with mild/moderate facial and neck skin laxity, with FLR (Facial Laxity Rating Scale) rating ranging from grade 2 to 6 for the upper and middle face or the lower face; 3. After fully understanding the treatment plan and risks, the individual voluntarily signs the informed consent form, is willing to participate in the self-controlled trial, and cooperates with follow-up visits.p;

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Has a history of severe skin allergies and the subject is currently in an active period of skin allergies; 2.History of skin exposure within the past week (such as sunbathing or outdoor work); 3.Within the past 6 months, the area to be treated has received skin rejuvenation treatments such as botulinum toxin and fat filling; 4.Within the past year, the area to be treated has received unipolar radiofrequency or focused ultrasound therapy, or facial fillers such as sodium hyaluronate, collagen, polylactic acid, hydroxyapatite, etc; 5.Individuals who have undergone facial lifting surgery or other facial plastic surgery in the area to be treated within the past year; 6.Those who plan to undergo major facial surgery or other facial beauty treatments during the research period; 7.Received bipolar or multipole radiofrequency therapy, ablative laser therapy, or other phototherapy such as intense pulsed light on the face within the past 6 months; 8.Those who have undergone or plan to undergo deep chemical exfoliation during the trial period within the past month, or those who have used or plan to use tretinoin or isotretinoin treatment during the trial period within the past month; 9.Have used or plan to use antihistamines, anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive drugs during the trial period in the past 2 months; 10.Individuals with connective tissue disease or scar constitution; 11.Individuals with autoimmune diseases (such as lupus erythematosus), psoriasis, vitiligo, or those in the active phase of herpes simplex; 12.Patients with serious systemic diseases (such as diabetes, hypertension, etc. that are still uncontrollable after treatment) and serious mental diseases; 13.Subjects with a history of severe heart, liver, kidney dysfunction or malignant tumors; 14.Skin lesions that affect the determination of test results, such as inflammatory reactions, significant scars, vascular tumors, and severe acne, are present in the area to be treated; 15.Patients with cancerous or precancerous lesions in the area to be treated, or those who have received radiation therapy locally; 16.Individuals with systemic or local infections; 17.Individuals with bleeding disorders; 18.Individuals equipped with implantable pacemakers, implantable heart rate defibrillators (ICDs), or any other type of implanted electronic devices; 19.For those with metal implants under the treatment area, such as dental metal implants; 20.Severely obese individuals with BMI>30; History of facial nerve paralysis; Women who are currently pregnant or breastfeeding, or those with fertility plans during the study period.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Self evaluation of Subject Satisfaction;Adverse event incidence rate;NRS Pain score;3D-VECTRA;VISIA-CR;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactZhang Zhen

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

zz6503@vip.126.com+86 21 23271699

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026