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Phase 2 Study of Deoxycholic Acid Injection (ATX-101) for the Reduction of Submental Fat

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Moderate or Severe Submental Fullness
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT00618618
Lead Sponsor
Kythera Biopharmaceuticals
Brief Summary

Phase 2 trial to evaluate the safety and potential efficacy of one concentration of deoxycholic acid injection, given in three dosing paradigms, compared to placebo for the reduction of submental fat (fat beneath the chin).

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
73
Inclusion Criteria
  • Submental fat that was considered undesirable by the subject and graded by the investigator as 2 or 3 using the submental fat (SMF) rating scale
  • Good general health
  • Signed informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
  • History of any treatment in the neck or chin area
  • Loose skin or prominent platysmal bands in the neck or chin area
  • Recent treatment with anticoagulants
  • Presence of clinically significant health problems

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Deoxycholic Acid Injection 0.2 mL/1.0 cmDeoxycholic Acid InjectionParticipants received deoxycholic acid administered in 0.2 mL injections, 1.0 cm apart, up to 4.8 mL per treatment session at intervals of approximately 1 month for up to a maximum of 4 treatments.
Placebo 0.2 mL/0.7 cmPlaceboParticipants received placebo administered in 0.2 mL injections, 0.7 cm apart, up to 9.6 mL per treatment session at intervals of approximately 1 month for up to a maximum of 4 treatments.
Placebo 0.4 mL/1.0 cmPlaceboParticipants received placebo administered in 0.4 mL injections, 1.0 cm apart, up to 9.6 mL per treatment session at intervals of approximately 1 month for up to a maximum of 4 treatments.
Deoxycholic Acid Injection 0.2 mL/0.7 cmDeoxycholic Acid InjectionParticipants received deoxycholic acid administered in 0.2 mL injections, 0.7 cm apart, up to 9.6 mL per treatment session at intervals of approximately 1 month for up to a maximum of 4 treatments.
Deoxycholic Acid Injection 0.4 mL/1.0 cmDeoxycholic Acid InjectionParticipants received deoxycholic acid administered in 0.4 mL injections, 1.0 cm apart, up to 9.6 mL per treatment session at intervals of approximately 1 month for up to a maximum of 4 treatments.
Placebo 0.2 mL/1.0 cmPlaceboParticipants received placebo administered in 0.2 mL injections, 1.0 cm apart, up to 4.8 mL per treatment session at intervals of approximately 1 month for up to a maximum of 4 treatments.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of Participants With Adverse EventsFrom the first dose of study drug until 12 weeks after the last dose (up to 24 weeks after first treatment).

The investigator determined the relationship of each adverse event to the administration of study drug.

Severity of adverse events was determined using the following scale:

* Mild: The participant is aware of a sign or symptom, but it is easily tolerated

* Moderate: Discomfort or interference with usual activity

* Severe: Incapacitating, with inability to engage in usual activity.

A serious AE (SAE) was defined as an event that may constitute a significant medical hazard or side-effect, regardless of the investigator or sponsor's opinion regarding relatedness to study material. Serious events included, but were not limited to, any event that:

* was fatal

* was life-threatening

* required inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization

* resulted in persistent or significant disability/incapacity

* was a congenital anomaly/birth defect

* other significant medical hazard

Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Changes From Baseline in Laboratory Values, Weight, Vital Signs, and Physical ExaminationsFrom the first dose of study drug until 12 weeks after the last dose (up to 24 weeks after first treatment).
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change From Baseline in Submental Fat (SMF) Rating Scale ScoreBaseline and 4 weeks after last treatment (up to 16 weeks after first dose)

The SMF rating scale score is based on the investigator's clinical evaluation of the participant, where submental fullness is scored on a 5-point ordinal scale (0-4) with 0 = absent, 1 = mild, 2 = moderate, 3 = severe, and 4 = extreme.

A negative change from Baseline indicates improvement.

Change From Baseline in Subject Satisfaction With Appearance Rating ScaleBaseline and 4 weeks after last treatment (up to 16 weeks after first dose)

The Subject Satisfaction with Appearance Rating Scale assesses participants' satisfaction with their appearance in association with the face and chin on a 7-point scale from 0 to 6 where 0 = Extremely dissatisfied, 1 = Dissatisfied, 2 = Slightly dissatisfied, 3 = Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied, 4 = Slightly satisfied, 5 = Satisfied and 6 = Extremely satisfied.

A positive change from Baseline indicates improvement.

Percentage of Participants With a Response in the Subject Global Improvement Rating4 weeks after last treatment (up to 16 weeks after first dose)

Participants were asked to rate their total improvement or worsening in the appearance and physical feeling of their chin and neck area since before they received study treatment, whether or not they believed it was due to study treatment or to any other cause.

0 = Very much worse, 1 = Much worse, 2 = Minimally worse, 3 = No change, 4 = Minimally improved, 5 = Much improved, 6 = Very much improved.

Response is defined as any improvement, ie, a global improvement rating of 4, 5, or 6.

Percentage of Participants With an SMF ResponseBaseline and 4 weeks after last treatment (up to 16 weeks after first dose)

Response is defined as a participant with at least a 1-grade improvement in SMF Rating Scale score at Week 16 from Baseline. The SMF rating scale score is based on the investigator's clinical evaluation of the participant, where submental fullness is scored on a 5-point ordinal scale (0-4) with 0 = absent, 1 = mild, 2 = moderate, 3 = severe, and 4 = extreme.

Change From Baseline in Skin Laxity RatingBaseline and Week 4, Week 8, Week 12, Week 16 (4 weeks after last treatment) and Week 24 (12 weeks after last treatment)

Skin laxity assessment was based on clinical evaluation and palpation of the submental area on the following scale:

1 = no laxity; 2 = minimal laxity; 3 = moderate laxity; 4 = very lax. A negative change from Baseline indicates improvement.

Change From Baseline to Each Visit in Submental Fat (SMF) Rating Scale ScoreBaseline and Week 4, Week 8, Week 12, Week 16 (4 weeks after last treatment) and Week 24 (12 weeks after last treatment)

The SMF rating scale score is based on the investigator's clinical evaluation of the participant, where submental fullness is scored on a 5-point ordinal scale (0-4) with 0 = absent, 1 = mild, 2 = moderate, 3 = severe, and 4 = extreme.

A negative change from Baseline indicates improvement.

Change From Baseline in the Cervicomental AngleBaseline and 4 weeks after last treatment (up to 16 weeks after first dose)

The cervicomental angle was measured using a profile view photograph obtained at each visit. A goniometer was used to determine the angle. Cervicomental angle measurements less than 80 degrees are excluded, due to error in measurement.

Visual Analogue Scale Pain Intensity RatingApproximately 60 minutes after completion of each treatment session at Week 0, Week 4, Week 8 and Week 12

Participants rated pain associated with the submental area on a 100 mm horizontal axis ranging from 0 (no pain) to 100 (most severe pain possible)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Investigational Site

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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