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CoolSculpting the Upper Arm Study

CoolSculpting the Upper Arm Using a Vacuum Applicator

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT02669329
Acronym
ARM
Enrollment
30
Registered
2016-02-01
Start date
2016-02-05
Completion date
2016-06-07
Last updated
2021-11-04

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

Conditions

Body Fat Disorder

Brief summary

Evaluate the safety and efficacy of the ZELTIQ CoolSculpting System using a specialized surface applicator for non-invasive subcutaneous fat reduction in the upper arm.

Detailed description

This multi-center trial will evaluate the Zeltiq CoolSculpting treatment to perform treatments in the upper arm for the reduction subcutaneous fat reduction.

Interventions

DEVICECoolSculpting device with vacuum applicator.

The CoolSculpting device with a vacuum applicator will be used to perform the treatments.

Sponsors

Zeltiq Aesthetics
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
22 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Male or female subjects \> 22 years of age and \< 65 years of age. * Subject has clearly visible fat sufficient for treatment on the upper arm, which in the investigator's opinion, may benefit from the treatment. * No weight change exceeding 5% in the preceding month. * Subject agrees to maintain his/her weight (i.e., within 5% of total body weight) by not making any major changes in their diet or exercise routine during the course of the study. * Subject has read and signed the study written informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

* History of a fat reduction procedure (e.g., liposuction, surgery, lipolytic agents, etc.), or implants in or adjacent to the area of intended treatment. * History of prior surgery in the arms. * Known history of cryoglobulinemia, cold urticaria, cold agglutinin disease, or paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria. * Known history of Raynaud's disease, or any known condition with a response to cold exposure that limits blood flow to the skin. * History of bleeding disorder or is taking any medication that in the investigator's opinion may increase the subject's risk of bruising. * History of carpal tunnel syndrome, compartment syndrome or deep vein thrombosis in the upper extremities. * Currently taking or has taken diet pills or weight control supplements within the past month. * Any dermatological conditions, such as scars, infection, in the location of the treatment area that may interfere with the treatment or evaluation. * Active implanted device such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, or drug delivery system. * Pregnant or intending to become pregnant in the next 5 months. * Lactating or has been lactating in the past 6 months. * Unable or unwilling to comply with the study requirements. * Currently enrolled in a clinical study of any other unapproved investigational drug or device. 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
Percentage of Pre-treatment Images Correctly Identified12 weeks post treatmentChange in the treated vs. untreated areas will be assessed by observation of changes in surface contour and/or fat volume by an independent photo review of pre-treatment and post-treatment images of the treated areas. The review panel will consist of practicing dermatologists or plastic surgeons. All reviewers will be blinded to post-treatment vs. baseline untreated area. The order in which images will be presented will be randomized; for each subject placement of the baseline, pre-treatment image will be randomized for each pair of subject images. Reviewers will be asked to select the baseline photos for each subject photo series and record selections on a data collection form. Correct identification of photos by at least 2 of the 3 reviewers has an expected success rate of 75%.
Safety of the CoolSculpting Device in Upper Arm Treatments12 weeks post-treatmentThe incidence of reported unanticipated adverse device effects (UADE) from the time of enrollment through the 12-week follow-up visit will be collected and analyzed. It is expected there will be zero UADE's reported.

Countries

Canada

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Upper Arm Treatment With Vacuum Applicator
The CoolSculpting device with vacuum applicator will be used to administer treatment.
30
Total30

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicUpper Arm Treatment With Vacuum Applicator
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
30 Participants
Age, Continuous45.7 years
Body Mass Index28.2 kg//m^2
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
African American
0 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
1 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Caucasian
24 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic
0 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Others
5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Canada
30 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
30 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 30
other
Total, other adverse events
9 / 30
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 30

Outcome results

Primary

Percentage of Pre-treatment Images Correctly Identified

Change in the treated vs. untreated areas will be assessed by observation of changes in surface contour and/or fat volume by an independent photo review of pre-treatment and post-treatment images of the treated areas. The review panel will consist of practicing dermatologists or plastic surgeons. All reviewers will be blinded to post-treatment vs. baseline untreated area. The order in which images will be presented will be randomized; for each subject placement of the baseline, pre-treatment image will be randomized for each pair of subject images. Reviewers will be asked to select the baseline photos for each subject photo series and record selections on a data collection form. Correct identification of photos by at least 2 of the 3 reviewers has an expected success rate of 75%.

Time frame: 12 weeks post treatment

Population: Thirty subjects received bilateral treatments to the upper arms. Three subjects did not maintain weight per-protocol requirements and were excluded from the primary efficacy analysis.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Upper Arm Treatment With Vacuum ApplicatorPercentage of Pre-treatment Images Correctly Identified85.2 percent correctly identified images
95% CI: [72.9, 93.4]
Primary

Safety of the CoolSculpting Device in Upper Arm Treatments

The incidence of reported unanticipated adverse device effects (UADE) from the time of enrollment through the 12-week follow-up visit will be collected and analyzed. It is expected there will be zero UADE's reported.

Time frame: 12 weeks post-treatment

Population: The analysis population consisted of subjects to whom treatment was administered and who completed the 12 week post-treatment visit.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Upper Arm Treatment With Vacuum ApplicatorSafety of the CoolSculpting Device in Upper Arm Treatments0 UADEs reported

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