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A Pilot Clinical Trial Investigating the Effect of Cutaneous Cooling on Sebum Production

Pilot Clinical Trial Investigating the Effect of Cutaneous Cooling on Sebum Production

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01686841
Enrollment
11
Registered
2012-09-18
Start date
2012-08-16
Completion date
2013-12-31
Last updated
2025-09-18

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Conditions

Acne

Keywords

Cryolipolysis, Sebum

Brief summary

To evaluate the safety and feasibility of reducing human sebum production using the ZELTIQ System.

Detailed description

The study evaluated the use of the Zeltiq System to reduce sebum production on the upper back.

Interventions

Non-invasive cooling is applied to the treatment area with a defined cooling rate and duration.

Sponsors

Zeltiq Aesthetics
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
18 Years to 25 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

1. Male subjects \>18 years of age and \<25 years of age. 2. Subject has an average sebum output on their upper back of at least 20, as measured by the sebumeter 3. Subject has Fitzpatrick Skin Phototypes I-III (see Appendix A) 4. Willingness to participate in the study 5. Willingness to receive EXPERIMENTAL treatment 6. Informed consent agreement signed by the subject 7. Willingness to follow the treatment schedule and post treatment care requirements 8. Willingness to not use topical or systemic retinoids or antibiotics during the course of the treatment

Exclusion criteria

1. Subject has a history of isotretinoin use 2. Subject has an infection or other dermatologic condition (aside from acne) in the area to be treated 3. Subject has known cold sensitivity disorders including Raynaud's phenomena, cold urticaria, cryoglobulinemia, and cold induced hemoglobinuria 4. Presence of suntan in the area to be treated 5. Subject is immunosuppressed 6. Subject is unable to comply with treatment, home care or follow-up visits 7. Subject has a history of vitiligo 8. Subject has a history of keloid formation 9. Subject is currently enrolled in a clinical study of any other unapproved investigational drug or device. 10. Any other condition or laboratory value that would, in the professional opinion of the investigator, potentially affect the subject's response or the integrity of the data or would pose an unacceptable risk to the subject.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Percent Change in Sebum Production in Treated Sites as Compared to Baseline Using Sebutape Measurements.Baseline and 2 weeks post-treatmentReduction of sebum production as measured by Sebutape at 2 weeks post-treatment. A 30% reduction of sebum production in a treated site compared to baseline Sebutape measurements will be considered clinically meaningful. Sebutape is an adhesive patch that acts as a passive collector of sebum. The gradual displacement of air in the pores of the microporous film changes its appearance. The size of the transparent area is a measure of the amount of sebum collected. All Sebutape measurements were performed in duplicate and the average of the two measurements was used for analysis. Results indicate the mean difference in Sebutape scores from baseline to 2 weeks post-treatment.
The Number of Unanticipated Adverse Device Effects (UADEs) Reported During the Study Period Will be Tabulated.Time of enrollment through final 4-week follow-up visitThe frequency of unanticipated adverse device effects (UADEs) reported throughout the study will be tabulated. Acceptance criteria: zero incidence of UADEs.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
The Number of Device- or Procedure-related Adverse Events Will be Tabulated.Time of enrollment through the final 4-week follow-up visitDevice- or procedure related adverse events will be tabulated; side effects of treatment will be assessed.
Percent Change From Baseline of Sebum Production as Measured With Sebutape72 hours post-treatment, 1 week post-treatment and 4 weeks post-treatmentSebum production will be measured using Sebutape at 72 hours, 1 week, and 4 weeks post-treatment. Sebutape is an adhesive patch that acts as a passive collector of sebum. The gradual displacement of air in the pores of the microporous film changes its appearance. The size of the transparent area is a measure of the amount of sebum collected. Sebutape measurements were performed in duplicate. The average of the two readings was used for analysis. Results are expressed in µg/cm² and correspond to the total amount of sebum collected on the film.
Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Post-treatment to 4-week final follow-up visitAll treatment sites (-10C vs -15C) were assessed for expected side effects of erythema, edema/swelling and dysesthesia at specific time points of the study. Treatment sites were scored on a 0 to 3 scale, with 0 = absent, 1 =minor, 2 = moderate and 3 = severe.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Pre-assignment details

A total of 11 participants were enrolled and received treatment with the Zeltiq System using at -10C (Group 1) or -15C (Group 2). Each participant had 3 sites identified on their backs: 1 control site (no treatment) and 2 treatment sites.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Sebum ReductionTreatment Group 1 (-10C CoolSculpting Treatment)
Participants were treated on 2 treatment sites on the upper back with the Zeltiq System using -10C.
6
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2 (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)
Participants were treated on 2 treatment sites on the upper back with the Zeltiq System using -15C.
5
Total11

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicSebum Reduction Treatment Group 2 (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)TotalSebum ReductionTreatment Group 1 (-10C CoolSculpting Treatment)
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
5 Participants11 Participants6 Participants
Race and Ethnicity Not Collected0 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
5 participants11 participants6 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
5 Participants11 Participants6 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
EG003
affected / at risk
EG004
affected / at risk
EG005
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 60 / 60 / 60 / 50 / 50 / 5
other
Total, other adverse events
0 / 60 / 60 / 60 / 50 / 50 / 5
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 60 / 60 / 60 / 50 / 50 / 5

Outcome results

Primary

Percent Change in Sebum Production in Treated Sites as Compared to Baseline Using Sebutape Measurements.

Reduction of sebum production as measured by Sebutape at 2 weeks post-treatment. A 30% reduction of sebum production in a treated site compared to baseline Sebutape measurements will be considered clinically meaningful. Sebutape is an adhesive patch that acts as a passive collector of sebum. The gradual displacement of air in the pores of the microporous film changes its appearance. The size of the transparent area is a measure of the amount of sebum collected. All Sebutape measurements were performed in duplicate and the average of the two measurements was used for analysis. Results indicate the mean difference in Sebutape scores from baseline to 2 weeks post-treatment.

Time frame: Baseline and 2 weeks post-treatment

Population: All enrolled participants presented here, as planned per protocol, by treatment received (-10C CoolSculpting Treatment or -15C CoolSculpting Treatment). Treatment Sites A and B were averaged.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1A and 1B (-10C CoolSculpting Treatment)Percent Change in Sebum Production in Treated Sites as Compared to Baseline Using Sebutape Measurements.-10.9 Percent change from baselineStandard Deviation 22.8
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1C (Control Site)Percent Change in Sebum Production in Treated Sites as Compared to Baseline Using Sebutape Measurements.6.9 Percent change from baselineStandard Deviation 11.1
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2A and 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Percent Change in Sebum Production in Treated Sites as Compared to Baseline Using Sebutape Measurements.7.8 Percent change from baselineStandard Deviation 74.1
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Percent Change in Sebum Production in Treated Sites as Compared to Baseline Using Sebutape Measurements.45.0 Percent change from baselineStandard Deviation 103.7
Primary

The Number of Unanticipated Adverse Device Effects (UADEs) Reported During the Study Period Will be Tabulated.

The frequency of unanticipated adverse device effects (UADEs) reported throughout the study will be tabulated. Acceptance criteria: zero incidence of UADEs.

Time frame: Time of enrollment through final 4-week follow-up visit

Population: All enrolled participants presented here, as planned per protocol, by treatment received (-10C CoolSculpting Treatment or -15C CoolSculpting Treatment).

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1A and 1B (-10C CoolSculpting Treatment)The Number of Unanticipated Adverse Device Effects (UADEs) Reported During the Study Period Will be Tabulated.0 events
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1C (Control Site)The Number of Unanticipated Adverse Device Effects (UADEs) Reported During the Study Period Will be Tabulated.0 events
Secondary

Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.

All treatment sites (-10C vs -15C) were assessed for expected side effects of erythema, edema/swelling and dysesthesia at specific time points of the study. Treatment sites were scored on a 0 to 3 scale, with 0 = absent, 1 =minor, 2 = moderate and 3 = severe.

Time frame: Post-treatment to 4-week final follow-up visit

Population: All enrolled participants presented here, as planned per protocol, by treatment received (-10C CoolSculpting Treatment or -15C CoolSculpting Treatment).

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1A and 1B (-10C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment treatment edema -moderate2 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1A and 1B (-10C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.immediate post treatment erythema/purpura-minor1 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1A and 1B (-10C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment erythema/purpura -moderate5 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1A and 1B (-10C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment erythema/purpura - severe0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1A and 1B (-10C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment edema/swelling-absent0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1A and 1B (-10C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment edema-minor4 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1A and 1B (-10C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment erythema/purpura-absent0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1A and 1B (-10C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.immediate post-treatment edema- severe0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1A and 1B (-10C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment dysesthesia =absent0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1A and 1B (-10C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment dysesthesia -minor4 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1A and 1B (-10C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment dysesthesia -moderate2 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1A and 1B (-10C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment dysesthesia-severe0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1A and 1B (-10C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U erythema/purpura-absent6 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1A and 1B (-10C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U erythema/purpura-minor0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1A and 1B (-10C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U erythema/purpura- moderate0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1A and 1B (-10C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U erythema/purpura -severe0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1A and 1B (-10C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U edema- absent6 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1A and 1B (-10C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U edema -minor0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1A and 1B (-10C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U edema-moderate0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1A and 1B (-10C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U edema- severe0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1A and 1B (-10C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U dysesthesia- absent6 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1A and 1B (-10C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U dysesthesia-minor0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1A and 1B (-10C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U dysesthesia-moderate0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1A and 1B (-10C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U dysesthesia-severe0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment edema/swelling-absent0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U erythema/purpura-absent6 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment erythema/purpura -moderate5 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U erythema/purpura -severe0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U dysesthesia-moderate0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U erythema/purpura-minor0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U erythema/purpura- moderate0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment treatment edema -moderate2 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.immediate post treatment erythema/purpura-minor1 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U dysesthesia-minor0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.immediate post-treatment edema- severe0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment erythema/purpura - severe0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U dysesthesia- absent6 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment dysesthesia =absent0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment erythema/purpura-absent0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment dysesthesia -minor4 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment edema-minor4 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U edema- severe0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U dysesthesia-severe0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment dysesthesia -moderate2 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U edema-moderate0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U edema -minor0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment dysesthesia-severe0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U edema- absent6 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2A and 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U dysesthesia-minor0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2A and 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U edema- absent6 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2A and 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U erythema/purpura-absent6 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2A and 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment dysesthesia =absent6 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2A and 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment erythema/purpura -moderate0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2A and 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U erythema/purpura- moderate0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2A and 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment dysesthesia -moderate0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2A and 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U dysesthesia-severe0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2A and 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U erythema/purpura-minor0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2A and 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U dysesthesia- absent6 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2A and 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U edema- severe0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2A and 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U dysesthesia-moderate0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2A and 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U erythema/purpura -severe0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2A and 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment edema-minor0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2A and 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment treatment edema -moderate0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2A and 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment erythema/purpura - severe0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2A and 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.immediate post treatment erythema/purpura-minor0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2A and 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment dysesthesia -minor0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2A and 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment dysesthesia-severe0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2A and 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U edema -minor0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2A and 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.immediate post-treatment edema- severe0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2A and 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment edema/swelling-absent6 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2A and 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U edema-moderate0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2A and 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment erythema/purpura-absent6 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U dysesthesia-minor0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment edema/swelling-absent0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment edema-minor5 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U dysesthesia-severe0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment treatment edema -moderate0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.immediate post-treatment edema- severe0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment dysesthesia =absent0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment dysesthesia -minor2 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment dysesthesia -moderate3 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment dysesthesia-severe0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U erythema/purpura-absent5 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U erythema/purpura-minor0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U erythema/purpura- moderate0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U dysesthesia-moderate0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U erythema/purpura -severe0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U edema- absent5 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U edema -minor0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U edema-moderate0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U edema- severe0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment erythema/purpura-absent0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.immediate post treatment erythema/purpura-minor0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment erythema/purpura -moderate5 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U dysesthesia- absent5 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment erythema/purpura - severe0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment dysesthesia -moderate3 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment dysesthesia =absent0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U dysesthesia-minor0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment erythema/purpura -moderate5 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment erythema/purpura-absent0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U edema-moderate0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.immediate post-treatment edema- severe0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U edema -minor0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment treatment edema -moderate0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment edema/swelling-absent0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.immediate post treatment erythema/purpura-minor0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment dysesthesia-severe0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment dysesthesia -minor2 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U erythema/purpura-minor0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U dysesthesia- absent5 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment erythema/purpura - severe0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U erythema/purpura- moderate0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U edema- severe0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment edema-minor5 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U erythema/purpura-absent5 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U dysesthesia-severe0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U edema- absent5 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U erythema/purpura -severe0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U dysesthesia-moderate0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U erythema/purpura -severe0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment dysesthesia-severe0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment erythema/purpura - severe0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U edema- absent5 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U dysesthesia-moderate0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U dysesthesia-minor0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment dysesthesia -moderate0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U edema -minor0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U dysesthesia-severe0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment erythema/purpura -moderate0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U edema-moderate0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment dysesthesia -minor0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U edema- severe0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment dysesthesia =absent5 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.immediate post-treatment edema- severe0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment edema/swelling-absent5 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment erythema/purpura-absent5 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment treatment edema -moderate0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.immediate post treatment erythema/purpura-minor0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U erythema/purpura-minor0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U erythema/purpura-absent5 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.Immediate post treatment edema-minor0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U erythema/purpura- moderate0 treatment sites
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Number of Side Effect Events Post-treatment by Severity.4 week F/U dysesthesia- absent5 treatment sites
Secondary

Percent Change From Baseline of Sebum Production as Measured With Sebutape

Sebum production will be measured using Sebutape at 72 hours, 1 week, and 4 weeks post-treatment. Sebutape is an adhesive patch that acts as a passive collector of sebum. The gradual displacement of air in the pores of the microporous film changes its appearance. The size of the transparent area is a measure of the amount of sebum collected. Sebutape measurements were performed in duplicate. The average of the two readings was used for analysis. Results are expressed in µg/cm² and correspond to the total amount of sebum collected on the film.

Time frame: 72 hours post-treatment, 1 week post-treatment and 4 weeks post-treatment

Population: All enrolled participants presented here, as planned per protocol, by treatment received (-10C CoolSculpting Treatment or -15C CoolSculpting Treatment). Treatment Sites A and B were averaged.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1A and 1B (-10C CoolSculpting Treatment)Percent Change From Baseline of Sebum Production as Measured With Sebutape72 hours post treatment10.1 percent change from baselineStandard Deviation 27.3
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1A and 1B (-10C CoolSculpting Treatment)Percent Change From Baseline of Sebum Production as Measured With Sebutape4 weeks post treatment3.0 percent change from baselineStandard Deviation 26.2
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1A and 1B (-10C CoolSculpting Treatment)Percent Change From Baseline of Sebum Production as Measured With Sebutape1 week post treatment-17.0 percent change from baselineStandard Deviation 13.4
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1C (Control Site)Percent Change From Baseline of Sebum Production as Measured With Sebutape72 hours post treatment-9.7 percent change from baselineStandard Deviation 15.3
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1C (Control Site)Percent Change From Baseline of Sebum Production as Measured With Sebutape4 weeks post treatment6.9 percent change from baselineStandard Deviation 19.3
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1C (Control Site)Percent Change From Baseline of Sebum Production as Measured With Sebutape1 week post treatment-4.2 percent change from baselineStandard Deviation 10.2
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2A and 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Percent Change From Baseline of Sebum Production as Measured With Sebutape1 week post treatment46.0 percent change from baselineStandard Deviation 76.8
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2A and 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Percent Change From Baseline of Sebum Production as Measured With Sebutape72 hours post treatment10.8 percent change from baselineStandard Deviation 26.3
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2A and 2B (-15C CoolSculpting Treatment)Percent Change From Baseline of Sebum Production as Measured With Sebutape4 weeks post treatment41.0 percent change from baselineStandard Deviation 58.9
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Percent Change From Baseline of Sebum Production as Measured With Sebutape72 hours post treatment26.7 percent change from baselineStandard Deviation 56
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Percent Change From Baseline of Sebum Production as Measured With Sebutape4 weeks post treatment43.3 percent change from baselineStandard Deviation 77.8
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 2C (Control Site)Percent Change From Baseline of Sebum Production as Measured With Sebutape1 week post treatment86.7 percent change from baselineStandard Deviation 110.2
Secondary

The Number of Device- or Procedure-related Adverse Events Will be Tabulated.

Device- or procedure related adverse events will be tabulated; side effects of treatment will be assessed.

Time frame: Time of enrollment through the final 4-week follow-up visit

Population: All enrolled participants presented here, as planned per protocol, by treatment received (-10C CoolSculpting Treatment or-15C CoolSculpting Treatment).

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1A and 1B (-10C CoolSculpting Treatment)The Number of Device- or Procedure-related Adverse Events Will be Tabulated.0 events
Sebum Reduction Treatment Group 1C (Control Site)The Number of Device- or Procedure-related Adverse Events Will be Tabulated.0 events

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