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A Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized, Comparator-controlled, Evaluator-blinded Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of VP1 Lido US for Volume Augmentation of the Cheek

A Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized, Comparator-controlled, Evaluator-blinded Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of VP1 Lido US for Volume Augmentation of the Cheek

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04886232
Acronym
BCheek
Enrollment
202
Registered
2021-05-14
Start date
2021-05-25
Completion date
2023-05-16
Last updated
2023-05-24

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Conditions

Cheek Volume Augmentation

Brief summary

The primary objective of the study is to demonstrate non-inferiority of VP1 Lido US versus an approved hyaluronic acid dermal filler following deep (subdermal and/or supraperiosteal) injection of the cheek for volume augmentation.

Interventions

DEVICEVP1 Lido US

Hyaluronic acid dermal filler containing lidocaine

Hyaluronic acid dermal filler containing lidocaine

Sponsors

Merz North America, Inc.
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Has a symmetrical rating of 2 (moderate) or 3 (severe) for right and left cheek on the Merz Cheeks Fullness Assessment Scale (MCFAS) * Desires cheek augmentation to correct volume deficit in the midface and is willing to receive sufficient volume to achieve at least a 1-point improvement on the MCFAS

Exclusion criteria

* Skin or fat atrophy in the midfacial region other than that related to age. * Subjects with body mass index of \<18.5 or ≥30 * Acute inflammatory process or active infection at the injection site (e.g., acne, eczema, streptococcus infections), or history of chronic or recurrent infection or inflammation with the potential to interfere with the study results or increase the risk of AEs. * Prior surgery, including midfacial plastic surgery, or has a permanent implant or graft in the midfacial region that could interfere with effectiveness assessments. * Received midfacial region treatments with porcine-based collagen fillers or with RADIESSE® or with volumizing hyaluronic acid fillers such as but not limited to Juvéderm® Voluma, Restylane® Lyft within the past 24 months and/or with other HA fillers or mesotherapy within the past 12 months or plans to receive such treatments during participation in the study. * Received facial dermal therapies (i.e., facial ablative or fractional laser, dermabrasion, chemical peels, non-invasive skin-tightening \[e.g., Ultherapy®, Thermage®\] and surgical procedures) in the midfacial region within the past 12 months or plans to receive them in the facial region during participation in the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change from baseline to Week 12 on the Merz Cheeks Fullness Assessment Scale (MCFAS)Baseline to week 12The MCFAS is a 5-point ordinal rating

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Treatment response rate where response is defined as a ≥ 1-point improvement on both cheeks when comparing the change from baseline to Week 12Baseline to week 12
FACE-Q satisfaction with cheeks for treated subjects at baseline and Week 12Week 12
Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS) scores for treated subjects at Week 12, as completed by the treating investigatorWeek 12
Change from baseline to Week 12 on the MCFAS by injection type (cannula, needle)Baseline to week 12
Responder rates at Week 12, according to the MCFAS, as assessed by three blinded board-certified Independent Panel Reviewers (IPRs) using subject photographsWeek 12
Incidence of related serious or delayed onset adverse events (>21 days after treatment) following the first treatment including touch-up until Week 48Baseline to week 48
GAIS scores for treated subjects at Week 12, as completed by the subjectWeek 12

Countries

Germany

Outcome results

None listed

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