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CoolSculpting System

Noninvasive Fat Reduction With the CoolSculpting System

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04506307
Acronym
ELI
Enrollment
35
Registered
2020-08-10
Start date
2020-03-13
Completion date
2022-10-26
Last updated
2025-03-10

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Conditions

Body Fat Disorder

Brief summary

Evaluate the safety and efficacy of multiple, simultaneous CoolSculpting cycles for the purpose of non-invasive fat reduction.

Interventions

The CoolSculpting machine 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

* Subject (healthy volunteer) has read and signed the study written informed consent form. * Male or female ≥ 22 years and ≤65 years of age. * Subject has clearly visible fat in one or more areas on the torso (abdomen, flank, back fat, bra fat), which in the investigator's opinion, may benefit from the treatment. * Subject has not had weight change exceeding 5% of body weight in the preceding month. * Subject agrees to maintain his/her weight (i.e., within 5%) by not making any major changes in their diet or exercise routine during the study. * Subject has a BMI ≤ 30 as determined at screening. * Subject agrees to have photographs taken of the treatment area(s) during the scheduled time periods.

Exclusion criteria

* Subject has had a recent surgical procedure in the area of intended treatment. * Subject has had an invasive fat reduction procedure (e.g., liposuction, mesotherapy) in the area of intended treatment. * Subject has had a non-invasive fat reduction and/or body contouring procedure in the area of intended treatment within the past 12 months. * Subject needs to administer or has a known history of subcutaneous injections into the area of intended treatment (e.g., heparin, insulin) within the past month. * Subject has a known history of cryoglobulinemia, paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria, or cold agglutinin disease. * Subject has a known sensitivity to cold, such as cold urticaria, Raynaud's disease, chilblains (pernio), or any known condition with a response to cold exposure that limits blood flow to the skin. * Subject has a history of bleeding disorder or is taking any medication that in the investigator's opinion may increase the subject's risk of bruising. * Subject is taking or has taken diet pills or supplements within the past month. * Subject has any dermatological conditions, such as moderate to excessive skin laxity, or scars in the location of the treatment sites that may interfere with the treatment or evaluation (stretch marks is not an exclusion). * Subject has an active implanted device such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, or drug delivery system * Subject has a history of hernia in the area(s) to be treated. * Subject is pregnant or intending to become pregnant during the study period (in the next 8 months). * Subject is lactating or has been lactating in the past 6 months. * Subject is unable or unwilling to comply with the study requirements. * Subject is currently enrolled in a clinical study of any 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 Photographs Correctly Identified by At Least 2 of 3 Blinded Reviewers From the Independent Physician Reviewer PanelWeek 12 post final treatment (18 weeks after first treatment)Photographs of the treatment areas (torso) taken at baseline and 12-weeks after final treatment were assessed by blinded independent reviewers to determine if the CoolSculpting treatment had the effect of improvement in the reduction of fat. The reviewers were presented with 2 series of photographs the baseline and the post final treatment series, and asked to select the series representing the baseline photographs. The order in which the photographs were presented was randomized by participant. Reported here is the percentage (%) of images that were correctly identified by at least 2 out of 3 blinded independent reviewers. Success was defined as at least 70% correct identification of the baseline images.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Number of Participants With Device and/or Procedure Related Adverse Events (AEs) and Device-related Serious Adverse Events (SADEs)From first treatment up to Week 12 post final treatment (18 weeks after first treatment)An AE was any untoward medical occurrence, unintended disease or injury, or untoward clinical signs (including abnormal laboratory findings) in participants, whether or not considered related to treatment. A serious adverse event (SAE) was an AE that resulted in death, serious deterioration in health, permanent impairment of a body structure/function, was life-threatening, required hospitalization or medical/surgical intervention, led to fetal distress or death, congenital abnormality, or birth defect. An ADE was any sign, symptom, or disease that was determined by the Investigator to have a causal relationship or possible causal relationship with the investigational device, including any AE resulting from insufficient or inadequate instructions for use, deployment, implantation, installation, or operation, or any malfunction of the device or from use error or intentional misuse of the device. A SADE was an ADE that resulted in any of the consequences characteristic of an SAE.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
CoolSculpting of the Torso
Participants were to receive 2 CoolSculpting treatments of the torso (abdomen, flanks, bra fat, and/or back fat) performed at 6 weeks apart.
35
Total35

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicCoolSculpting of the Torso
Age, Continuous40.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.3
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
16 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
19 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
1 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race
Asian
4 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race
Black or African American
2 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race
Other
4 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race
White
24 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
27 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
8 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 35
other
Total, other adverse events
11 / 35
serious
Total, serious adverse events
2 / 35

Outcome results

Primary

Percentage of Photographs Correctly Identified by At Least 2 of 3 Blinded Reviewers From the Independent Physician Reviewer Panel

Photographs of the treatment areas (torso) taken at baseline and 12-weeks after final treatment were assessed by blinded independent reviewers to determine if the CoolSculpting treatment had the effect of improvement in the reduction of fat. The reviewers were presented with 2 series of photographs the baseline and the post final treatment series, and asked to select the series representing the baseline photographs. The order in which the photographs were presented was randomized by participant. Reported here is the percentage (%) of images that were correctly identified by at least 2 out of 3 blinded independent reviewers. Success was defined as at least 70% correct identification of the baseline images.

Time frame: Week 12 post final treatment (18 weeks after first treatment)

Population: Per Protocol population consisted of participants who received 2 treatments and had a weight change of no more than 5% of total body weight at the time the 12-week assessments were performed compared to the weight obtained at the first treatment visit. In addition, participants with extensive tattoos in the treated area that could hinder the evaluation were excluded.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
CoolSculpting of the TorsoPercentage of Photographs Correctly Identified by At Least 2 of 3 Blinded Reviewers From the Independent Physician Reviewer Panel75.0 % of images identified correctly
Secondary

Number of Participants With Device and/or Procedure Related Adverse Events (AEs) and Device-related Serious Adverse Events (SADEs)

An AE was any untoward medical occurrence, unintended disease or injury, or untoward clinical signs (including abnormal laboratory findings) in participants, whether or not considered related to treatment. A serious adverse event (SAE) was an AE that resulted in death, serious deterioration in health, permanent impairment of a body structure/function, was life-threatening, required hospitalization or medical/surgical intervention, led to fetal distress or death, congenital abnormality, or birth defect. An ADE was any sign, symptom, or disease that was determined by the Investigator to have a causal relationship or possible causal relationship with the investigational device, including any AE resulting from insufficient or inadequate instructions for use, deployment, implantation, installation, or operation, or any malfunction of the device or from use error or intentional misuse of the device. A SADE was an ADE that resulted in any of the consequences characteristic of an SAE.

Time frame: From first treatment up to Week 12 post final treatment (18 weeks after first treatment)

Population: The Safety Population consisted of all enrolled participants who received at least 1 treatment.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
CoolSculpting of the TorsoNumber of Participants With Device and/or Procedure Related Adverse Events (AEs) and Device-related Serious Adverse Events (SADEs)SADEs0 Participants
CoolSculpting of the TorsoNumber of Participants With Device and/or Procedure Related Adverse Events (AEs) and Device-related Serious Adverse Events (SADEs)Device and/or Procedure Related AEs11 Participants

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