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The efficacy and safety of Deoxycholic acid injection in reduction of flank fat

Evaluating the efficacy and safety of Deoxycholic acid injection (Embella®) in reduction of flank fat

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20240416061507N1
Enrollment
30
Registered
2024-07-14
Start date
2024-08-06
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-07-22

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Conditions

Flank fat. Localized adiposity

Interventions

Intervention group: patients aged 21-65 years with clinically proven mild to moderate flank fat and based on measurement with calipers and ultrasound criteria. Before the intervention, the patients ar

Sponsors

Espad Pharmed Co
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
21 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Mild to moderate flank fat (clinically proven and based on caliper measurements and ultrasound criteria) Ability to complete the study and follow instructions Informed consent to participate in the study Consent on not performing any other intervention in the flank area during the study period

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Severe medical or psychological conditions that interfere with the study results History of hypersensitivity to components of the product under study Pregnancy and breastfeeding History of previous flank fat treatment BMI >?? Patients prone to intravascular volume reduction Evidence of recent alcohol or drug abuse History of bleeding disorders or recent consumption (less than 3 weeks) of thrombolytic drugs, anticoagulants, platelet inhibitors orNSAIDs History of hypertrophic scarring Infection, inflammation, dermatosis, unhealed wound, cancer or precancerous lesions at the injection site

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The percentage of flank fat reduction. Timepoint: The beginning of the study and week 6 and 12. Method of measurement: Using ultrasound and calipers.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Incidence and seriousness of adverse event. Timepoint: week 6 and 12. Method of measurement: Examination by the medical team with a questionnaire.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactKamran Balighi

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

kamran.balighi@yahoo.com+98 21 5288 8282

Outcome results

None listed

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