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The Trusculpt (Radio Frequency) Device For Thigh Circumference Reduction

The Cutera Trusculpt Device For Thigh Circumference Reduction

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01665118
Enrollment
44
Registered
2012-08-15
Start date
2012-08-31
Completion date
2013-06-30
Last updated
2023-02-21

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Conditions

Body Fat

Keywords

Radio frequency, thigh, circumference, reduction

Brief summary

The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Trusculpt (Radio Frequency) device in the reduction of thigh circumference.

Detailed description

The primary efficacy variable for this study is the comparison of mean change in thigh circumference from baseline to 12 weeks between two arms. The primary research hypothesis is that the mean change in thigh circumference is ≥ 1 cm (indicating mean reduction).

Interventions

DEVICETrusculpt (Radio Frequency) Device

Sponsors

Cutera Inc.
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Female * 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 and/or no plans to become pregnant for the duration of the study. * Body Mass Index (BMI) ≤ 30 * Visible fat in the thigh / saddlebag area to be treated * 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 the weight measure at the baseline assessment)

Exclusion criteria

* Taking weight-loss medications/supplements * Simultaneous participation in any other clinical study * Prior surgical treatment to the target area, e.g., liposuction or abdominoplasty * Prior treatment to the target area within the last 12 months e.g., radio frequency or cryolysis * Arteriosclerosis or weakened blood vessels * Heart disease * Thromboembolic disease * Diagnosed or documented immune system disorders (including Panniculitis) * Bleeding disorders * Presence of uncontrolled hypertension * Taking prescription anticoagulants * History of keloid formation * History of 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) or metallic implants * Pregnant or lactating

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change of Thigh Circumference From BaselineComparison of Baseline to 12 weeks post- final treatmentChange in thigh circumference from baseline of the treated thigh compared to the non-treated contra-lateral side at 12 weeks post-final treatment.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
All Enrolled Subjects
Subjects received RF treatments on one upper thigh (lateral and/or frontal and/or medial and/or posterior sides) according to randomization assignment and the opposite thigh served as the control.
44
Total44

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicAll Enrolled Subjects
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
44 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
44 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
44 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 440 / 44
other
Total, other adverse events
41 / 440 / 44
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 440 / 44

Outcome results

Primary

Change of Thigh Circumference From Baseline

Change in thigh circumference from baseline of the treated thigh compared to the non-treated contra-lateral side at 12 weeks post-final treatment.

Time frame: Comparison of Baseline to 12 weeks post- final treatment

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
Treated ThighChange of Thigh Circumference From Baseline.98 cm
Contra-lateral Untreated ThighChange of Thigh Circumference From Baseline.32 cm

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026