Feasibility Study of the TruSculpt Radiofrequency Device
- Conditions
- Tissue Tightening
- Interventions
- Device: TruSculpt
- Registration Number
- NCT03018587
- Lead Sponsor
- Cutera Inc.
- Brief Summary
A single-center, prospective, open-label feasibility study of the truSculpt radiofrequency device.
- Detailed Description
A single-center, prospective, open-label study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Cutera truSculpt radiofrequency device for optimal delivery of thermal energy to the skin.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 23
- Male or Female, 18 to 70 years of age (inclusive)
- Fitzpatrick Skin Type I - VI
- Has visible fat bulges,skin laxity, or cellulite in the treatment area
- Non-smoking for at least 6 months and willing to refrain from smoking for the duration of the study.
- Subject must agree to not undergo any other procedure(s) in the treatment area during the study period.
- Subject must be able to read, understand and sign the Informed Consent Form.
- Subject must adhere to the follow-up schedule and study instructions.
- Willing to have digital photographs taken of the treatment area and agree to use of photographs for presentation, educational or marketing purposes.
- Post-menopausal or 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.
- Participation in a clinical trial of another device or drug in the target area during the study period.
- Has a pacemaker, internal defibrillator, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, nerve stimulator implant, cochlear implant or any other electronically, magnetically or mechanically activated implant.
- Has metal implant(s) within the body that is local to the treatment area, such as surgical clips, plates and screws, intrauterine device (IUD), artificial heart valves or artificial joints.
- Significant concurrent illness, such as diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, peripheral vascular disease or pertinent neurological disorders.
- Diagnosed or documented immune system disorders.
- History of any disease or condition that could impair wound healing.
- History of diseases stimulated by heat, such as recurrent herpes zoster in the treatment area, unless treatment is conducted following a prophylactic regimen.
- Infection, dermatitis, rash or other skin abnormality in the target area.
- Currently undergoing systemic chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer, or history of treatment in the target area within 3 months of study participation.
- Pregnant or currently breastfeeding.
- As per the Investigator's discretion, any physical or mental condition which might make it unsafe for the subject to participate in this study.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description All subjects TruSculpt All subjects will receive 1 truSculpt radiofrequency treatment in desired area.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Investigator Assessment of Improvement 12 weeks post-treatment Degree of improvement in the treatment area at 12 weeks post-treatment compared with Baseline photo as assessed by the Investigator using Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale(GAIS): 4 = Very Significant Improvement (\>75%), 3 = Significant Improvement (51 - 75%), 2 = Moderate Improvement (26 - 50%), 1 = Mild Improvement (5 - 25%), or 0 = No Change (\<5%)
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Cutera Research Center
🇺🇸Brisbane, California, United States