Clinical Evaluation of Fractional Radiofrequency for the Treatment and Reduction of Acne Scars and Wrinkles
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Venus Concept
- Enrollment
- 10
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Overall Wrinkle Improvement Assessed by the Fitzpatrick Wrinkle and Elastosis Scale (FWES) at 12 Weeks Post-Final Treatment
Overview
Brief Summary
The objective of this clinical study is to evaluate the efficacy of fractional RF for the treatment and reduction of acne scarring or facial wrinkles.
Detailed Description
Prospective, single centre, evaluator-blind, split face study of the efficacy of fractional radiofrequency (RF) for the treatment and reduction of acne scarring and facial wrinkles. The study will evaluate the progress of 15 subjects requesting treatment of scarring or facial wrinkles. The study will involve three treatments on both sides of the face with 3-5 week intervals between each treatment. Subjects will be followed at 6 and 12 weeks after their last treatment. Analysis will be performed on all subjects who receive at least one treatment.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Na
- Intervention Model
- Single Group
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 22 Years to — (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •Healthy, male or female subjects over 21 years of age who are seeking treatment and reduction of their acne scarring or wrinkles.
- •Able to read, understand and voluntarily provide written Informed Consent.
- •Able and willing to comply with the treatment/follow-up schedule and requirements.
- •Women of child-bearing age are required to be using a reliable method of birth control at least 3 months prior to study enrollment and for the duration of the study and have a negative Urine Pregnancy test at baseline.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Pacemaker or internal defibrillator, or any other active electrical implant anywhere in the body (e.g. cochlear implant).
- •Subjects with any implantable metal device in the treatment area
- •Permanent implant in the treated area, such as metal plates and screws (excluding dental implants), or an injected chemical substance.
- •Current or history of any kind of cancer, or dysplastic nevi
- •Severe concurrent conditions, such as cardiac disorders.
- •Pregnancy or intending to become pregnant during the study and nursing.
- •Impaired immune system due to immunosuppressive diseases, such as AIDS and HIV, or use of immunosuppressive medications.
- •History of diseases stimulated by heat, such as recurrent herpes simplex in the treatment area; may be enrolled only following a prophylactic regime.
- •Poorly controlled endocrine disorders, such as diabetes.
- •Any active condition in the treatment area, such as sores, psoriasis, eczema, and rash.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Overall Wrinkle Improvement Assessed by the Fitzpatrick Wrinkle and Elastosis Scale (FWES) at 12 Weeks Post-Final Treatment
Time Frame: 12 Weeks Post-Final Treatment
Evaluate the efficacy of overall facial wrinkles improvement assessed live by the Investigator and a subject assessment of facial appearance including the Fitzpatrick Wrinkle and Elastosis Scale (FWES). The FWES is a 9 point scale. Three independent evaluators evaluated before and after photographs and graded them for change. Possible responses were: a score of 1 - 3 (Mild) indicates fine texture changes with subtly accentuated skin lines, a score of 4 - 6 (Moderate) indicates distinct papular elastosis (\[indvidual papules with yellow translucency under direct lighting\] and dyschromia and a score of 7 - 9 (Severe) indicates multipapular and confluent elastosis \[thickened yellow and pallid\] approaching or consistent with cutis rhomboidalis. A lower class and a lower score means a better outcome.
Overall Acne Scar Improvement Assessed by the Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS) at 12 Weeks Post-Final Treatment
Time Frame: 12 Weeks Post-Final Treatment
Evaluate the efficacy of overall facial acne scar improvement assessed live by the Investigator and a subject assessment of facial appearance including the Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS). The Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale is a seven-grade subjective test. Three independent evaluators evaluated before and after photographs and graded them for change. Possible responses were (3) Very Much Improved, (2) Much Improved, (1) Improved, (0) No Change, (-1) Worse, (-2) Much Worse, and (-3) Very Much Worse. For reporting of outcomes, the higher the GAIS value, the greater the improvement (Range -3 to 3).
Secondary Outcomes
- Subject Scale - Wong Baker FACES Pain Scale(12 Weeks Post-Final Treatment)
- Subject Scale - 5 Point Scale for Treatment Tolerability(8 Weeks Post-Final Treatment)
- Number of Participants With Treatment-Related Adverse Events(Up to 12 Weeks Post-Treatment)
- Subject Satisfaction(6 and 12 Weeks Post- Final Treatment)