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Fat Reduction in the Submandibular/Submental Area

Non-Invasive Fat Reduction in the Chin Using Cryolipolysis

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT02700165
Enrollment
14
Registered
2016-03-07
Start date
2016-02-29
Completion date
2016-12-31
Last updated
2021-11-16

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Conditions

Body Fat Disorder

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to further evaluate the safety and efficacy of non-invasive reduction of subcutaneous fat in the submental and submandibular area using Cryolipolysis.

Interventions

The CoolSculpting device will be used to perform the treatments.

Sponsors

Zeltiq Aesthetics
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
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. * Submental and submandibular skin fold thickness \> 1cm (measured by caliper). * No weight change exceeding 5% of body weight in the preceding month. * Agreement to maintain his/her weight (i.e., within 5%) by not making any major changes in diet or exercise routine during the course of the study. * Subject has signed a written informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

* Skin laxity in the neck or chin area for which reduction in submental and submandibular fat may, in the opinion of the investigator, result in an unacceptable aesthetic result. * Prominent platysmal bands at rest which may interfere with assessment of submental fat * Evidence of any cause of enlargement in the submental area other than localized subcutaneous fat, such as swollen lymph nodes or ptotic submandibular glands. * Significant enlargement on the anterior neck that may prevent the proper placement of the applicator e.g. enlarged thyroid glands. * Treatment with dermal fillers, radiofrequency or laser procedures, or chemical peels in the neck or chin area (below the mandible) within the past 6 months. * Botulinum toxin or other aesthetic drug injections within the neck or chin area (below the mandible) within the past 6 months. * History of facial nerve paresis or paralysis (such as Bell's palsy). * History of a fat reduction procedure (e.g., liposuction, surgery, lipolytic agents, etc.) or implant in or adjacent to the area of intended treatment. * History of prior neck surgery, or prior surgery in the area of intended treatment. * Current dental infection. * 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. * Currently taking or has taken diet pills or weight control supplements within the past month. * Any dermatological conditions, such as scars 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 6 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 an 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
Proportion of Accurately Identified Pre-Treatment Photos by a Panel of Blinded Independent ReviewersBaseline (pre-treatment) and 12 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. Reviewers will be 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. Success is defined as 70% correct identification of pre-treatment images by at least 70% correct identification of pre-treatment images by two out of three reviewers.
The Number of Unanticipated Adverse Device Effects (UADE) ReportedEnrollment through the 12 week final follow-up visitThe primary safety endpoint is the count of unanticipated adverse device effects (UADEs) reported in the study period. It is expected there will be zero UADEs.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change in Fat Layer Thickness of the Submental Area as Measured by CaliperBaseline and 12 week post-treatmentCaliper measurements will be collected prior to treatment (pre-treatment) and at the 12-week follow-up visit. The caliper measurement process involves pinching the tissue within the treatment area in order to obtain the measurement, thereby folding the tissue and doubling the fat layer thickness. Measurements were taken with subjects standing in a neutral position. Measured values (mm) will be halved to reflect single fat layer change and will not take into account the fold of tissue during the measurement process. The fat layer measured pre-treatment will be compared to the 12-week post-treatment measurement.
Subject Satisfaction12 weeks post-treatmentSubject satisfaction as assessed by questionnaires administered at 12 weeks. Subjects will be asked to determine overall satisfaction with the treatment using a 5-point scale and free-text response options on a questionnaire. The choice options will be 1 = very dissatisfied, 2- dissatisfied, 3 - not sure, 4- satisfied and 5- very satisfied. Positive responses to questionnaire statements (score 4 or 5) will be used to assess satisfaction with the CoolSculpting procedure.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Recruitment details

Subjects seeking reduction of fat in the submental and submandibular area were recruited from the general population.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
CoolSculpting With CoolMini Applicator
ZELTIQ CoolSculpting System Treatment Group
14
Total14

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicCoolSculpting With CoolMini Applicator
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
14 Participants
Age, Continuous50.5 years
Body Mass Index33.1 kg/m^2
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
African American
2 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
0 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Caucasian
12 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic
0 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Other
0 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
14 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
12 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
2 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 14
other
Total, other adverse events
3 / 14
serious
Total, serious adverse events
1 / 14

Outcome results

Primary

Proportion of Accurately Identified Pre-Treatment Photos by a Panel of Blinded Independent Reviewers

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. Reviewers will be 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. Success is defined as 70% correct identification of pre-treatment images by at least 70% correct identification of pre-treatment images by two out of three reviewers.

Time frame: Baseline (pre-treatment) and 12 weeks post treatment

Population: All subjects were included in the analysis population.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_UNITS)
CoolSculpting With CoolMini ApplicatorProportion of Accurately Identified Pre-Treatment Photos by a Panel of Blinded Independent Reviewers11 photos
95% CI: [49.2, 95.3]
Primary

The Number of Unanticipated Adverse Device Effects (UADE) Reported

The primary safety endpoint is the count of unanticipated adverse device effects (UADEs) reported in the study period. It is expected there will be zero UADEs.

Time frame: Enrollment through the 12 week final follow-up visit

Population: The per-protocol population of 14 subjects was analyzed.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
CoolSculpting With CoolMini ApplicatorThe Number of Unanticipated Adverse Device Effects (UADE) Reported0 UADEs
Secondary

Change in Fat Layer Thickness of the Submental Area as Measured by Caliper

Caliper measurements will be collected prior to treatment (pre-treatment) and at the 12-week follow-up visit. The caliper measurement process involves pinching the tissue within the treatment area in order to obtain the measurement, thereby folding the tissue and doubling the fat layer thickness. Measurements were taken with subjects standing in a neutral position. Measured values (mm) will be halved to reflect single fat layer change and will not take into account the fold of tissue during the measurement process. The fat layer measured pre-treatment will be compared to the 12-week post-treatment measurement.

Time frame: Baseline and 12 week post-treatment

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
CoolSculpting With CoolMini ApplicatorChange in Fat Layer Thickness of the Submental Area as Measured by Caliper-2.3 millimeters fat layer changeStandard Deviation 0.8
Secondary

Subject Satisfaction

Subject satisfaction as assessed by questionnaires administered at 12 weeks. Subjects will be asked to determine overall satisfaction with the treatment using a 5-point scale and free-text response options on a questionnaire. The choice options will be 1 = very dissatisfied, 2- dissatisfied, 3 - not sure, 4- satisfied and 5- very satisfied. Positive responses to questionnaire statements (score 4 or 5) will be used to assess satisfaction with the CoolSculpting procedure.

Time frame: 12 weeks post-treatment

Population: The per-protocol population of 14 subjects was included the analysis group.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
CoolSculpting With CoolMini ApplicatorSubject SatisfactionProcedure comfortable/very comfortable7 Participants
CoolSculpting With CoolMini ApplicatorSubject SatisfactionVisible fat/very visible fat reduction10 Participants
CoolSculpting With CoolMini ApplicatorSubject SatisfactionAgree/strongly agree appearance more youthful9 Participants
CoolSculpting With CoolMini ApplicatorSubject SatisfactionAgree/strongly agree chin looked more toned12 Participants
CoolSculpting With CoolMini ApplicatorSubject SatisfactionAgree/strongly agree less self-conscious of chin11 Participants
CoolSculpting With CoolMini ApplicatorSubject SatisfactionAgree/strongly agree appearance improved11 Participants
CoolSculpting With CoolMini ApplicatorSubject SatisfactionAgree/strongly agree result was as expected11 Participants
CoolSculpting With CoolMini ApplicatorSubject SatisfactionSatisfied/very satisfied with CoolSculpting13 Participants
CoolSculpting With CoolMini ApplicatorSubject SatisfactionWould recommend procedure to a friend13 Participants

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