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Pivotal Study of the Cutera truSculpt Radiofrequency Device for Wrinkle Reduction

Open-label, Prospective, Multicenter Pivotal Study of the Cutera truSculpt™ Radiofrequency Device for Wrinkle Reduction

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03285581
Enrollment
39
Registered
2017-09-18
Start date
2017-08-15
Completion date
2018-12-20
Last updated
2023-09-13

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Conditions

Wrinkle Reduction

Brief summary

The purpose of this pivotal investigation is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Cutera truSculpt™ radiofrequency (RF) Device for Wrinkle Reduction.

Detailed description

This is an Open-label, Prospective, Multicenter Pivotal Study of approximately 40 male or female subjects, age 25 to 65 years who desire RF treatment for wrinkle reduction and improvement in skin quality. Subjects will receive RF treatments with the Cutera truSculpt™ radiofrequency (RF) device. Subjects will return to the site after study treatments have been delivered 12 weeks post-final treatment.

Interventions

DEVICEtruSculpt RF

Subjects will receive RF treatments

Sponsors

Cutera Inc.
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

1. Must be able to understand and provide written informed consent and release of health information 2. Male or Female, 25 to 65 years of age (inclusive) 3. Fitzpatrick Skin Type I - VI (Appendix 4) 4. Has visible wrinkles or skin laxity in the treatment area 5. On the Fitzpatrick Classification Wrinkle Classification System subject has a pre-treatment score of 4-9 (inclusive) (Appendix 5) 6. No use of tobacco products for at least 6 months and willing to refrain from use for the duration of the study 7. Subject must agree to not undergo any other cosmetic procedure(s) area, or start topical retinol products in the treatment area during the study period 8. Subject must be willing to adhere to the follow-up schedule and study instructions 9. Subject must be willing to adhere to the same diet and/or exercise routine throughout the study, and agree to maintain the same weight throughout the study, within 10% of baseline weight measurement 10. Willing to have digital photographs taken of the treatment area and agree to use of photographs for presentations, educational, and/or marketing purposes 11. For female subjects: not pregnant or lactating and is either post-menopausal, surgically sterilized, or using a medically acceptable form of birth control at least 3 months prior to enrollment and during the entire course of the study, and no plans to become pregnant -

Exclusion criteria

1. Participation in a clinical trial of a drug or another device in the target area within 3 months of study participation, or during the study. 2. Any type of prior cosmetic treatment to the target area within 12 months of study participation e.g., radiofrequency, cryolipolysis, deoxycholate injection, or light-based treatments 3. Prior injection of botulinum toxin, collagen, hyaluronic acid filler, or other dermal filler, and medium-depth to deep chemical peels, to the treatment area within 6 months of study participation 4. History of systemic steroid use within 3 months; history of topical steroid use in the target area within 2 months 5. History of systemic retinoid (isotretinoin) and therapeutic dose of Vitamin A within 6 months of study participation 6. Has a pacemaker, internal defibrillator, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, nerve stimulator implant, cochlear implant or any other electronically, magnetically or mechanically activated implant 7. Has metal implant(s) within the body that are local to the treatment area, such as surgical clips, plates and screws (metal tooth fillings or crowns will not exclude subject participation), or has , artificial heart valves or artificial joints 8. Clinically significant concurrent illness, such as diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, peripheral vascular disease or pertinent neurological disorders that in the opinion of the Investigator will confound participation in the study 9. Diagnosed or documented immune system disorders 10. History of any disease or condition that could impair wound healing 11. History of diseases stimulated by heat, such as recurrent herpes zoster in the treatment area, unless treatment is conducted following a prophylactic regimen 12. History of keloid formation, hypertrophic scarring or abnormal/delayed wound healing 13. Infection, dermatitis, rash or other skin abnormality in the target area 14. Currently undergoing systemic chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer, or history of treatment in the target area within 3 months of study participation 15. Anticipated or planned need for surgery or hospitalization during the duration of the study 16. Pregnant, nursing, or planning a pregnancy during the trial; or is a woman of child bearing potential but is not willing to use an acceptable method of contraception as determined by the Investigator 17. As per the Investigator's discretion, any physical or psychological condition which might make it unsafe for the subject to participate in this study -

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Principal Investigator's Assessment of Improvement at 12 Weeks Post-final Treatment (Physician's Global Assessment of Improvement=GAIS)12 weeks post-final treatmentGAIS: 4=Very Significant Improvement, 3=Significant Improvement, 2=Moderate Improvement, 1=Mild Improvement, 0=No Change Higher scores indicate better outcomes

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
truSculpt RF
Subject will receive RF treatments
39
Total39

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristictruSculpt RF
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
39 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
38 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
37 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
2 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 39
other
Total, other adverse events
39 / 39
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 39

Outcome results

Primary

Principal Investigator's Assessment of Improvement at 12 Weeks Post-final Treatment (Physician's Global Assessment of Improvement=GAIS)

GAIS: 4=Very Significant Improvement, 3=Significant Improvement, 2=Moderate Improvement, 1=Mild Improvement, 0=No Change Higher scores indicate better outcomes

Time frame: 12 weeks post-final treatment

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
truSculpt RFPrincipal Investigator's Assessment of Improvement at 12 Weeks Post-final Treatment (Physician's Global Assessment of Improvement=GAIS)1.04 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.45

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