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Four Hyaluronic Acid Fillers for Lip Augmentation

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Lip
Interventions
Procedure: Cosmetic lip augmentation
Registration Number
NCT04362891
Lead Sponsor
Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)
Brief Summary

There is need for evidence-based and reproducible data comparing the safety, longevity and patient satisfaction propensity of the various HA soft tissue filler products. Among cosmetic HA soft tissue filler procedures, especially the lip augmentation has become common. Therefore, the aim of this study is to determine whether a statistically significant difference can be detected in the safety, longevity and/or patient satisfaction related to four HA soft tissue filler products widely used for cosmetic lip augmentation. Specifically, the aim of this study is to determine whether superiority of one or more product(s) over the others can be detected.

Detailed Description

Rationale: Currently, hyaluronic acid (HA) soft tissue fillers are widely employed in cosmetic medical practice for facial contouring and rejuvenation. Among these procedures, especially the lip augmentation has become common. To this end various products have become commercially available, however to date no robust evidence is available to support the safety, longevity or patient satisfaction propensity superiority of one product over the others.

Objective: To assess whether superiority in safety, longevity and patient satisfaction propensity can be shown of one of four most frequently used FDA-approved and/or CE marked HA fillers worldwide, used to augment the lip, over the others.

Study design: Multi-center, randomized, controlled, four group, parallel, triple-blind clinical trial of 160 adult participants.

Study population: Consecutive healthy individuals with no history of previous lip treatment and a self-reported wish for lip augmentation, who present at one of the private cosmetic medicine clinics in the Netherlands, will be recruited.

Intervention (if applicable): After giving informed consent, participants will be randomized to receive a protocoled lip augmentation procedure by the injection of either 1 mL of brand A, B, C or D.

Main study parameters/endpoints: The primary outcome measure will be the absolute lip volume augmentation as measured by the Lemperle Lip Index from baseline to 3-months follow-up. Secondary outcomes will include the incidence of serious adverse reactions and side effects related to the procedure, the absolute volume augmentation from baseline to 2-weeks follow-up and self-reported quality of life and satisfaction with aesthetic results from baseline to 2-weeks follow-up as measured by validated FACE-Q questionnaire scores.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
143
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age 18 years or over.
  • Female sex.
  • No history of previous lip augmentation treatment.
  • Oral and written informed consent to participate in the study.
  • Desire for cosmetic lip augmentation to improve one's physical or mental well-being.
  • Actively treatment seeking (patient actively chooses to make an appointment at a Faceland private cosmetic clinic without invitation).
  • Small to moderately full lip volume (Merz Lip Scale score 0 - 2 out of 4).
Exclusion Criteria
  • Active peri-oral infection in vicinity of injection site
  • Tumour in vicinity of injection site
  • Active tuberculosis
  • Pregnant or breast-feeding
  • History of severe hypersensitivity to filler components (sodium hyaluronate preparations or local anesthetics of the -amide type, gram-positive proteins, wasps/bees or the hyaluronidase enzyme)
  • Active collagenosis (e.g., active systemic lupus)
  • Graft vs. host disease
  • Active Hashimoto's disease
  • Use of thrombolytics or anticoagulants with high bleeding risk
  • General infection
  • Porphyria
  • Untreated epilepsy
  • Keloid tendency
  • Cardiac arrythmia
  • Severe liver or kidney disease
  • Fulfilling the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for Body Dyspmorphic Disorder
  • Concurrent laser- peeling- or dermabrasia treatment

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Juvéderm®Cosmetic lip augmentationCross-linked hyaluronic acid dermal filler product brand A (1,0 mL at baseline and 0,2 mL touch-up at 2-week follow-up).
Restylane®Cosmetic lip augmentationCross-linked hyaluronic acid dermal filler product brand B (1,0 mL at baseline and 0,2 mL touch-up at 2-week follow-up).
Stylage®Cosmetic lip augmentationCross-linked hyaluronic acid dermal filler product brand D (1,0 mL at baseline and 0,2 mL touch-up at 2-week follow-up).
Belotero®Cosmetic lip augmentationCross-linked hyaluronic acid dermal filler product brand C (1,0 mL at baseline and 0,2 mL touch-up at 2-week follow-up).
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Longevity of absolute lip volume augmentationfrom baseline to 3-months follow-up

The primary outcome will be the longevity of the absolute lip volume augmentation, as measured by the modified Lemperle Lip Index (vertical height in mm).

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Quality of Life (Social)baseline to 3-months follow-up

Quality of Life as measured by validated FACE-Q questionnaire "Social Function" score.

Patient satisfaction (lip appraisal)from baseline to 3-months follow-up

Patient satisfaction with the treatment as measured by validated FACE-Q questionnaire "Lips" score.

Quality of Life (Psychological)baseline to 3-months follow-up

Quality of Life as measured by validated FACE-Q questionnaire "Psychological Wellbeing" score.

Product safety (serious adverse events)baseline, 2-weeks and 3-months follow-up

Product safety, as measured by serious adverse events related to the procedure.

Trial Locations

Locations (4)

Faceland Rotterdam

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Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

Faceland Eindhoven

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Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands

Faceland Utrecht

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Utrecht, Netherlands

Faceland Almere

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Almere, Flevoland, Netherlands

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