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A Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of ARTISS Human Fibrin Sealant as Used in External Rhinoplasty

A Prospective, Double-Blinded, Randomized Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of ARTISS Human Fibrin Sealant as Used in External Rhinoplasty

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01684020
Enrollment
10
Registered
2012-09-12
Start date
2012-11-28
Completion date
2016-04-26
Last updated
2020-11-02

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Conditions

Subjects Requesting and Requiring an Open Rhinoplasty

Keywords

rhinoplasty, external rhinoplasty, open rhinoplasty, nose job

Brief summary

Rhinoplasty (nasal reconstruction i.e. a nose job) is a surgical procedure performed on the nose to correct a medical problem or change the appearance of the nose. During the healing process, swelling and/or bruising is likely to occur. A drug called ARTISS Fibrin Sealant may or may not lessen these effects. This study is looking to see the effects of ARTISS on adhering tissue and improving wound healing in an external rhinoplasty. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of rhinoplasty using ARTISS compared to rhinoplasty without using ARTISS in patients undergoing rhinoplasty performed through an external approach.

Interventions

BIOLOGICALARTISS human fibrin sealant

Sponsors

Baxter Healthcare Corporation
CollaboratorINDUSTRY
DeNova Research
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Males and females between 18 and 65 years of age. 2. Subjects requesting primary rhinoplasty and requiring an external approach. 3. Subjects willing to undergo treatment with fibrin sealant. 4. Willingness and ability to comply with protocol requirements, including returning for follow-up visits and abstaining from exclusionary procedures for the duration of the study. 5. Willingness and ability to comply with the PI's standard preoperative and postoperative rhinoplasty instructions. 6. Subjects of childbearing potential must have a negative urine pregnancy test result at Visit 1 and be willing able to use an acceptable method of birth control (e.g., barrier methods used with a spermicidal agent, hormonal methods, IUD, surgical sterilization, abstinence) during the study. Women will not be considered of childbearing potential if one of the following is documented on the medical history: * postmenopausal for at least 12 months prior to study drug administration * without a uterus and/or both ovaries * has had a bilateral tubal ligation for at least 6 months prior to study drug administration. * absence of an other physical condition according to the PI's discretion 7. Willingness and ability to provide written photo consent and adherence to photography procedures (i.e., removal of jewelry and makeup). 8. Willingness and ability to provide written informed consent prior to performance of any study related procedure.

Exclusion criteria

1. Subjects who are pregnant, nursing, planning to become pregnant, and/or not using a reliable form of birth control. 2. Subjects who are planning a concurrent facial surgery during the operation (eg forehead plasty, blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty, buccal fat removal, any filler injections including fat injections, lip augmentation, skin resurfacing procedures etc.). 3. Subjects with a previous history of rhinoplasty. 4. Subjects with a current history of smoking. 5. Subjects with a previous history of a bleeding or coagulation disorder . 6. Subject with a previous history of a vascular disorder, cardiovascular disease, and/or uncontrolled hypertension. 7. Subjects a previous history of diabetes mellitus with glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) \> 7. 8. Subjects undergoing active treatment for a malignancy. 9. Subjects with a previous history of has a connective tissue disorder. 10. Subjects with active or chronic skin disorder. 11. Subjects with a previous history of Bell's palsy. 12. Subjects with a previous history of pathologically or pharmacologically induced immune deficiency. 13. Subjects who have received chronic treatment with immunosuppressive drugs, systemic corticosteroids, or other chronic treatments within 30 days prior to the surgery. 14. Subjects with a known sensitivity to components of FS VH S/D 4 s-apr. 15. Subjects with a previous history of healing complications following previous surgeries (eg, hypertrophic scarring). 16. Subjects with a significant systemic illness or illness localized to the areas of treatment. 17. Subjects with previous history of nasal implants. 18. Subjects with previous or current history of nasal infections. 19. Subjects who have history of blood thinners (aspirin, ibuprofen, naprosyn, herbal supplements, Vitamin E) within the two weeks prior to surgery. 20. Subjects who have smoked within the two weeks prior to surgery. 21. Subjects who have had alcohol or illicit drugs one week prior to surgery. 22. Subjects who have eaten or drank anything after midnight the night prior to surgery. 23. Subjects with current history of chronic drug or alcohol abuse. 24. Concurrent therapy that, in the investigator's opinion, would interfere with the evaluation of the safety or efficacy of the study medication. 25. Subjects who anticipate the need for surgery, other than the study procedure, or overnight hospitalization during the study. 26. Subjects who, in the Investigator's opinion, have a history of poor cooperation, non compliance with medical treatment or unreliability. 27. Subject has participated in another clinical study involving an investigational product/device within 30 days prior to enrollment or is scheduled to participate in another clinical study involving an investigational product/device during the course of this study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Edema SeverityMeasured at Day 1, 7, 30, 180Measured at Day 1, 7, 30, 180 0 None- No apparent edema 1. Mild- Minimal tissue swelling 2. Moderate- Moderate edema, nasal features still discernible 3. Severe- Marked swelling, difficulty distinguishing nasal features Scores closer to 0 indicate more favorable results
Median Number of Adverse Events1 day, 1 week, 4 weeks and 6 months following surgerySafety will be assessed by the incidence of AEs throughout the study period as documented by clinician observations at study visits and in a 30-day subject diary.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Subjective Ecchymosis Evaluation - Subject6 monthsEcchymosis will be determined by a live assessment at 1 day, 1 week, 4 weeks and 6 months following surgery using a six-point categorical edema scale. Rating Extent Color 0 No ecchymosis No color change 1. Up to medial one-third of the lower and/or up eyelid Yellowish color change 2. Medial half of the upper and/or lower eyelid Light purple 3. Entire upper and/or lower eyelid Dark purple 4. Entire part of the lower and upper eyelid and/or conjunctiva Very dark purple 5. Extension of ecchymosis below the malar bone
Number of Participants With Adverse EventsDay 30Subjects will complete a 30-day diary documenting adverse events such as erythema, pain, tenderness, firmness, swelling, lumps/bumps, bruising, itching and numbness.
Blinded-assessment of SatisfactionMeasured at Baseline, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 12 monthsA non-treating blinded evaluator will assess satisfaction with a four-point categorical satisfaction scale \[unsatisfied (4), satisfied (3), very satisfied (2), highly satisfied (1))\] of subject's grafts using photographs from baseline, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months and will consist of a blinded evaluation in which the physician is aware of the type of graft, but unaware of plating status or the specific grafting site. Scores closer to 1 indicate a more favorable outcome
HPSS Assessment1 week, 4 weeks and 6 months following surgeryChanges in subject self-esteem will be determined by subject completion of the Heatherton & Polivy State Self-Esteem (HPSS) Scale at 1 week, 4 weeks and 6 months following surgery. HPSS: scored between 1-5 for 20 questions with a total possible score between 20-100 1. \- Not at all 2. \- A little bit 3. \- Somewhat 4. \- Very much 5. \- Extremely Scores closer to 100 indicate a more favorable outcome
Ease of UseImmediately Post SurgeryEase of use will be determined by the treating investigator using a 10 cm Visual Analog Scale (VAS) to demonstrate technical ease. (10) - Very diffiucult - (100) - Very easy Scores closer to 100 indicate a more favorable outcome
Subject Downtime Questionnaire1 day, 1 week, 4 weeks and 6 months following surgerySubject downtime will be determined using a questionnaire at 1 day, 1 week, 4 weeks, and 6 months following surgery. Responders are defined as those subjects experiencing little to no downtime. Downtime scale: (3) Very Much (2) A Lot (1) A Little (0) Not at all Scores closer to 0 indicate more favorable outcome
Objective Ecchymosis Evaluation - PI6 monthsThe surface area and color of ecchymosis will be evaluated at 1 day, 1 week, 4 weeks, and 6 months following surgery. Rating Extent Color 0 No ecchymosis No color change 1. Up to medial one-third of the lower and/or up eyelid Yellowish color change 2. Medial half of the upper and/or lower eyelid Light purple 3. Entire upper and/or lower eyelid Dark purple 4. Entire part of the lower and upper eyelid and/or conjunctiva Very dark purple 5. Extension of ecchymosis below the malar bone Scores closer to 0 indicate a more favorable outcome.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
ARTISS Human Fibrin Sealant
Prior to fixation of the external rhinoplasty skin flap, a thin layer of ARTISS human fibrin sealant will be applied over the nasal tissue and fixated to the skin flap for at least 3 minutes. ARTISS human fibrin sealant
5
Standard of Care
Fixation of the skin flap created during external rhinoplasty will use the standard of care
5
Total10

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicStandard of CareARTISS Human Fibrin SealantTotal
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
5 Participants5 Participants10 Participants
Age, Continuous45.3 years45.3 years45.3 years
Region of Enrollment
United States
5 participants5 participants10 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
5 Participants3 Participants8 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants2 Participants2 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 50 / 4
other
Total, other adverse events
1 / 51 / 4
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 50 / 4

Outcome results

Primary

Edema Severity

Measured at Day 1, 7, 30, 180 0 None- No apparent edema 1. Mild- Minimal tissue swelling 2. Moderate- Moderate edema, nasal features still discernible 3. Severe- Marked swelling, difficulty distinguishing nasal features Scores closer to 0 indicate more favorable results

Time frame: Measured at Day 1, 7, 30, 180

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
ARTISS Human Fibrin SealantEdema SeverityDay 11.25 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.5
ARTISS Human Fibrin SealantEdema SeverityDay 71.25 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.5
ARTISS Human Fibrin SealantEdema SeverityDay 301 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.816
ARTISS Human Fibrin SealantEdema SeverityDay 1801.25 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.5
Standard of CareEdema SeverityDay 1800.5 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.577
Standard of CareEdema SeverityDay 11.5 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.291
Standard of CareEdema SeverityDay 301 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.414
Standard of CareEdema SeverityDay 71 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.155
Primary

Median Number of Adverse Events

Safety will be assessed by the incidence of AEs throughout the study period as documented by clinician observations at study visits and in a 30-day subject diary.

Time frame: 1 day, 1 week, 4 weeks and 6 months following surgery

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
ARTISS Human Fibrin SealantMedian Number of Adverse Events4 number of AE's
Standard of CareMedian Number of Adverse Events10 number of AE's
Secondary

Blinded-assessment of Satisfaction

A non-treating blinded evaluator will assess satisfaction with a four-point categorical satisfaction scale \[unsatisfied (4), satisfied (3), very satisfied (2), highly satisfied (1))\] of subject's grafts using photographs from baseline, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months and will consist of a blinded evaluation in which the physician is aware of the type of graft, but unaware of plating status or the specific grafting site. Scores closer to 1 indicate a more favorable outcome

Time frame: Measured at Baseline, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
ARTISS Human Fibrin SealantBlinded-assessment of SatisfactionMonth 12.4 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.894
ARTISS Human Fibrin SealantBlinded-assessment of SatisfactionMonth 61.6 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.894
ARTISS Human Fibrin SealantBlinded-assessment of SatisfactionMonth 32 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0
ARTISS Human Fibrin SealantBlinded-assessment of SatisfactionMonth 122.5 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.707
ARTISS Human Fibrin SealantBlinded-assessment of SatisfactionBaseline4 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0
Standard of CareBlinded-assessment of SatisfactionMonth 122 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0
Standard of CareBlinded-assessment of SatisfactionBaseline4 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0
Standard of CareBlinded-assessment of SatisfactionMonth 12 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.816
Standard of CareBlinded-assessment of SatisfactionMonth 31 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0
Standard of CareBlinded-assessment of SatisfactionMonth 61.33 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.577
Secondary

Ease of Use

Ease of use will be determined by the treating investigator using a 10 cm Visual Analog Scale (VAS) to demonstrate technical ease. (10) - Very diffiucult - (100) - Very easy Scores closer to 100 indicate a more favorable outcome

Time frame: Immediately Post Surgery

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
ARTISS Human Fibrin SealantEase of Use17.6 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 5.225
Standard of CareEase of Use39 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 17.682
Secondary

HPSS Assessment

Changes in subject self-esteem will be determined by subject completion of the Heatherton & Polivy State Self-Esteem (HPSS) Scale at 1 week, 4 weeks and 6 months following surgery. HPSS: scored between 1-5 for 20 questions with a total possible score between 20-100 1. \- Not at all 2. \- A little bit 3. \- Somewhat 4. \- Very much 5. \- Extremely Scores closer to 100 indicate a more favorable outcome

Time frame: 1 week, 4 weeks and 6 months following surgery

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
ARTISS Human Fibrin SealantHPSS AssessmentWeek 13.2 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.447
ARTISS Human Fibrin SealantHPSS AssessmentWeek 42.4 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.14
ARTISS Human Fibrin SealantHPSS AssessmentMonth 61.2 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.447
Standard of CareHPSS AssessmentWeek 13.25 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.5
Standard of CareHPSS AssessmentWeek 42 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.816
Standard of CareHPSS AssessmentMonth 61 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0
Secondary

Number of Participants With Adverse Events

Subjects will complete a 30-day diary documenting adverse events such as erythema, pain, tenderness, firmness, swelling, lumps/bumps, bruising, itching and numbness.

Time frame: Day 30

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
ARTISS Human Fibrin SealantNumber of Participants With Adverse Events1 participants
Standard of CareNumber of Participants With Adverse Events1 participants
Secondary

Objective Ecchymosis Evaluation - PI

The surface area and color of ecchymosis will be evaluated at 1 day, 1 week, 4 weeks, and 6 months following surgery. Rating Extent Color 0 No ecchymosis No color change 1. Up to medial one-third of the lower and/or up eyelid Yellowish color change 2. Medial half of the upper and/or lower eyelid Light purple 3. Entire upper and/or lower eyelid Dark purple 4. Entire part of the lower and upper eyelid and/or conjunctiva Very dark purple 5. Extension of ecchymosis below the malar bone Scores closer to 0 indicate a more favorable outcome.

Time frame: 6 months

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
ARTISS Human Fibrin SealantObjective Ecchymosis Evaluation - PIDay 11 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 1
ARTISS Human Fibrin SealantObjective Ecchymosis Evaluation - PIWeek 11.4 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.548
ARTISS Human Fibrin SealantObjective Ecchymosis Evaluation - PIWeek 40 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0
ARTISS Human Fibrin SealantObjective Ecchymosis Evaluation - PIMonth 60 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0
Standard of CareObjective Ecchymosis Evaluation - PIMonth 60 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0
Standard of CareObjective Ecchymosis Evaluation - PIDay 11.5 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.577
Standard of CareObjective Ecchymosis Evaluation - PIWeek 40 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0
Standard of CareObjective Ecchymosis Evaluation - PIWeek 10.75 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.957
Secondary

Subject Downtime Questionnaire

Subject downtime will be determined using a questionnaire at 1 day, 1 week, 4 weeks, and 6 months following surgery. Responders are defined as those subjects experiencing little to no downtime. Downtime scale: (3) Very Much (2) A Lot (1) A Little (0) Not at all Scores closer to 0 indicate more favorable outcome

Time frame: 1 day, 1 week, 4 weeks and 6 months following surgery

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
ARTISS Human Fibrin SealantSubject Downtime QuestionnaireWeek 42.4 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.14
ARTISS Human Fibrin SealantSubject Downtime QuestionnaireWeek 13.2 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.447
ARTISS Human Fibrin SealantSubject Downtime QuestionnaireMonth 61.2 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.447
ARTISS Human Fibrin SealantSubject Downtime QuestionnaireDay 13.4 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.864
Standard of CareSubject Downtime QuestionnaireMonth 61 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0
Standard of CareSubject Downtime QuestionnaireWeek 13.25 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.5
Standard of CareSubject Downtime QuestionnaireWeek 42 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.816
Standard of CareSubject Downtime QuestionnaireDay 14 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0
Secondary

Subjective Ecchymosis Evaluation - Subject

Ecchymosis will be determined by a live assessment at 1 day, 1 week, 4 weeks and 6 months following surgery using a six-point categorical edema scale. Rating Extent Color 0 No ecchymosis No color change 1. Up to medial one-third of the lower and/or up eyelid Yellowish color change 2. Medial half of the upper and/or lower eyelid Light purple 3. Entire upper and/or lower eyelid Dark purple 4. Entire part of the lower and upper eyelid and/or conjunctiva Very dark purple 5. Extension of ecchymosis below the malar bone

Time frame: 6 months

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
ARTISS Human Fibrin SealantSubjective Ecchymosis Evaluation - SubjectDay 11 units on a scaleStandard Error 1
ARTISS Human Fibrin SealantSubjective Ecchymosis Evaluation - SubjectWeek 11.5 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.667
ARTISS Human Fibrin SealantSubjective Ecchymosis Evaluation - SubjectWeek 40 units on a scaleStandard Error 0
ARTISS Human Fibrin SealantSubjective Ecchymosis Evaluation - SubjectMonth 60 units on a scaleStandard Error 0
Standard of CareSubjective Ecchymosis Evaluation - SubjectMonth 60 units on a scaleStandard Error 0
Standard of CareSubjective Ecchymosis Evaluation - SubjectDay 12 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.778
Standard of CareSubjective Ecchymosis Evaluation - SubjectWeek 40 units on a scaleStandard Error 0
Standard of CareSubjective Ecchymosis Evaluation - SubjectWeek 12 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.816

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