Trial Outcomes & Findings for Evaluation of Pain With Radiesse® With Lidocaine for Nasolabial Folds (NCT NCT01069354)

NCT ID: NCT01069354

Last Updated: 2018-05-30

Results Overview

Assessment of whether a statistically significant reduction in pain score in the Radiesse® Mixed with Lidocaine nasolabial fold was observed when compared to the Radiesse® without Lidocaine nasolabial fold using a 10-cm visual analog pain scale (0 = no pain, 10 = very severe pain). In the study protocol, the assessment of achieving a statistically significant reduction in pain at time zero was selected a priori to be analyzed using a paired t-test to test the null hypothesis that the mean of the differences in VAS scores between the Treatment and Control folds is equal to zero.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

102 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Immediately after injection (Time 0)

Results posted on

2018-05-30

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Radiesse® Mixed With Lidocaine and Radiesse® Without Lidocaine
Injectable Dermal Filler. The same 102 participants received the experimental device and the active comparator device at the same time (left and right sides of face). Calcium hydroxylapatite particles suspended in an aqueous-based gel carrier containing 3% lidocaine hydrochloride (HCl) and Calcium hydroxylapatite particles suspended in an aqueous-based gel carrier without 3% lidocaine hydrochloride (HCl)
Overall Study
STARTED
102
Overall Study
COMPLETED
101
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
1

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Evaluation of Pain With Radiesse® With Lidocaine for Nasolabial Folds

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Radiesse® Mixed With Lidocaine and Radiesse® Without Lidocaine
n=102 Participants
Injectable Dermal Filler. The same 102 participants received the experimental device and the active comparator device at the same time (left and right sides of face). Calcium hydroxylapatite particles suspended in an aqueous-based gel carrier containing 3% lidocaine hydrochloride (HCl) and Calcium hydroxylapatite particles suspended in an aqueous-based gel carrier without 3% lidocaine hydrochloride (HCl)
Age, Customized
48.85 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.43 • n=99 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
87 Participants
n=99 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
15 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Caucasian
88 participants
n=99 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
African American
8 participants
n=99 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic
2 participants
n=99 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
1 participants
n=99 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Other
3 participants
n=99 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Canada
102 participants
n=99 Participants
Fitzpatrick Skin Type
I: burns easily, never tans
6 participants
n=99 Participants
Fitzpatrick Skin Type
II: burns easily, tans minimally with difficulty
19 participants
n=99 Participants
Fitzpatrick Skin Type
III: burns moderately, tans moderately & uniformly
59 participants
n=99 Participants
Fitzpatrick Skin Type
IV: burns minimally, tans moderately & easily
8 participants
n=99 Participants
Fitzpatrick Skin Type
V: rarely burns, tans profusely
5 participants
n=99 Participants
Fitzpatrick Skin Type
VI: never burns, tans profusely
5 participants
n=99 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Immediately after injection (Time 0)

Assessment of whether a statistically significant reduction in pain score in the Radiesse® Mixed with Lidocaine nasolabial fold was observed when compared to the Radiesse® without Lidocaine nasolabial fold using a 10-cm visual analog pain scale (0 = no pain, 10 = very severe pain). In the study protocol, the assessment of achieving a statistically significant reduction in pain at time zero was selected a priori to be analyzed using a paired t-test to test the null hypothesis that the mean of the differences in VAS scores between the Treatment and Control folds is equal to zero.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Radiesse® Mixed With Lidocaine
n=101 Nasolabial folds
Injectable Dermal Filler. The same participants received the experimental device and the active comparator device at the same time (left and right sides of face). Calcium hydroxylapatite particles suspended in an aqueous-based gel carrier containing 3% lidocaine hydrochloride (HCl)
Radiesse® Without Lidocaine
n=101 Nasolabial folds
Injectable Dermal Filler. The same participants received the experimental device and the active comparator device at the same time (left and right sides of face). Calcium hydroxylapatite particles suspended in an aqueous-based gel carrier without 3% lidocaine hydrochloride (HCl)
Pain Score Using a 10-cm Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for Pain (0 = no Pain, 10 = Very Severe Pain)
2.32 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.57
6.73 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.22

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Immediately after injection (Time 0)

Population: In this split-face study, participants received both treatments (i.e., 1 NLF with Radiesse Mixed with Lidocaine and 1 NLF with Radiesse without Lidocaine). Results are presented as the number of participants reporting at least a 2-cm lower pain VAS score in the Radiesse Mixed with Lidocaine NLF when compared to the Radiesse without Lidocaine NLF.

In this split-face study, a clinically meaningful difference in pain was defined as a 2-cm "reduction" (i.e., subject reports at least 2-cm less pain on a 10-cm VAS) in the Radiesse® Mixed with Lidocaine NLF when compared to the Radiesse® without Lidocaine NLF.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Radiesse® Mixed With Lidocaine
n=101 Participants
Injectable Dermal Filler. The same participants received the experimental device and the active comparator device at the same time (left and right sides of face). Calcium hydroxylapatite particles suspended in an aqueous-based gel carrier containing 3% lidocaine hydrochloride (HCl)
Radiesse® Without Lidocaine
Injectable Dermal Filler. The same participants received the experimental device and the active comparator device at the same time (left and right sides of face). Calcium hydroxylapatite particles suspended in an aqueous-based gel carrier without 3% lidocaine hydrochloride (HCl)
Number of Participants With a Clinically Meaningful Reduction in Pain As Defined by a ≥ 2.0-cm Reduction in VAS
91 participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 15 minutes post injection

Population: One subject did not receive treatment in the Radiesse® Mixed with Lidocaine (treatment) fold due to adverse event during injection of the Radiesse® without Lidocaine (control) nasolabial fold, which was randomized to be treated first. This subject was followed through the end of the trial for safety, but was excluded from comparative analyses.

A 10-cm VAS (with 21 total circles, marked at 0.5 cm intervals) was used in which 0 = no pain and 10 = very severe pain.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Radiesse® Mixed With Lidocaine
n=101 Participants
Injectable Dermal Filler. The same participants received the experimental device and the active comparator device at the same time (left and right sides of face). Calcium hydroxylapatite particles suspended in an aqueous-based gel carrier containing 3% lidocaine hydrochloride (HCl)
Radiesse® Without Lidocaine
n=101 Participants
Injectable Dermal Filler. The same participants received the experimental device and the active comparator device at the same time (left and right sides of face). Calcium hydroxylapatite particles suspended in an aqueous-based gel carrier without 3% lidocaine hydrochloride (HCl)
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Pain Score 15 Minutes Post Injection
1.06 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.23
3.45 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.31

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 30 minutes post injection

Population: One subject did not receive treatment in the Radiesse® Mixed with Lidocaine (treatment) fold due to adverse event during injection of the Radiesse® without Lidocaine (control) nasolabial fold, which was randomized to be treated first. This subject was followed through the end of the trial for safety, but was excluded from comparative analyses.

A 10-cm VAS (with 21 total circles, marked at 0.5 cm intervals) was used in which 0 = no pain and 10 = very severe pain.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Radiesse® Mixed With Lidocaine
n=101 Participants
Injectable Dermal Filler. The same participants received the experimental device and the active comparator device at the same time (left and right sides of face). Calcium hydroxylapatite particles suspended in an aqueous-based gel carrier containing 3% lidocaine hydrochloride (HCl)
Radiesse® Without Lidocaine
n=101 Participants
Injectable Dermal Filler. The same participants received the experimental device and the active comparator device at the same time (left and right sides of face). Calcium hydroxylapatite particles suspended in an aqueous-based gel carrier without 3% lidocaine hydrochloride (HCl)
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Pain Score 30 Minutes Post Injection
0.73 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.99
2.52 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.35

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 45 minutes post injection

Population: One subject did not receive treatment in the Radiesse® Mixed with Lidocaine (treatment) fold due to adverse event during injection of the Radiesse® without Lidocaine (control) nasolabial fold, which was randomized to be treated first. This subject was followed through the end of the trial for safety, but was excluded from comparative analyses.

A 10-cm VAS (with 21 total circles, marked at 0.5 cm intervals) was used in which 0 = no pain and 10 = very severe pain.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Radiesse® Mixed With Lidocaine
n=101 Participants
Injectable Dermal Filler. The same participants received the experimental device and the active comparator device at the same time (left and right sides of face). Calcium hydroxylapatite particles suspended in an aqueous-based gel carrier containing 3% lidocaine hydrochloride (HCl)
Radiesse® Without Lidocaine
n=101 Participants
Injectable Dermal Filler. The same participants received the experimental device and the active comparator device at the same time (left and right sides of face). Calcium hydroxylapatite particles suspended in an aqueous-based gel carrier without 3% lidocaine hydrochloride (HCl)
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Pain Score 45 Minutes Post Injection
0.48 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.78
1.78 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.00

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 60 minutes post injection

Population: One subject did not receive treatment in the Radiesse® Mixed with Lidocaine (treatment) fold due to adverse event during injection of the Radiesse® without Lidocaine (control) nasolabial fold, which was randomized to be treated first. This subject was followed through the end of the trial for safety, but was excluded from comparative analyses.

A 10-cm VAS (with 21 total circles, marked at 0.5 cm intervals) was used in which 0 = no pain and 10 = very severe pain.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Radiesse® Mixed With Lidocaine
n=101 Participants
Injectable Dermal Filler. The same participants received the experimental device and the active comparator device at the same time (left and right sides of face). Calcium hydroxylapatite particles suspended in an aqueous-based gel carrier containing 3% lidocaine hydrochloride (HCl)
Radiesse® Without Lidocaine
n=101 Participants
Injectable Dermal Filler. The same participants received the experimental device and the active comparator device at the same time (left and right sides of face). Calcium hydroxylapatite particles suspended in an aqueous-based gel carrier without 3% lidocaine hydrochloride (HCl)
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Pain Score 60 Minutes Post Injection
0.31 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.66
1.09 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.56

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 week post injection

Population: Two subjects missed their Week 1 visit.

A 10-cm VAS (with 21 total circles, marked at 0.5 cm intervals) was used in which 0 = no pain and 10 = very severe pain.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Radiesse® Mixed With Lidocaine
n=99 Participants
Injectable Dermal Filler. The same participants received the experimental device and the active comparator device at the same time (left and right sides of face). Calcium hydroxylapatite particles suspended in an aqueous-based gel carrier containing 3% lidocaine hydrochloride (HCl)
Radiesse® Without Lidocaine
n=99 Participants
Injectable Dermal Filler. The same participants received the experimental device and the active comparator device at the same time (left and right sides of face). Calcium hydroxylapatite particles suspended in an aqueous-based gel carrier without 3% lidocaine hydrochloride (HCl)
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Pain Score 1 Week Post Injection
0.05 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.32
0.04 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.31

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 weeks post injection

Population: One subject did not receive treatment in the Radiesse® Mixed with Lidocaine (treatment) fold due to adverse event during injection of the Radiesse® without Lidocaine (control) nasolabial fold, which was randomized to be treated first. This subject was followed through the end of the trial for safety, but was excluded from comparative analyses.

A 10-cm VAS (with 21 total circles, marked at 0.5 cm intervals) was used in which 0 = no pain and 10 = very severe pain.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Radiesse® Mixed With Lidocaine
n=101 Participants
Injectable Dermal Filler. The same participants received the experimental device and the active comparator device at the same time (left and right sides of face). Calcium hydroxylapatite particles suspended in an aqueous-based gel carrier containing 3% lidocaine hydrochloride (HCl)
Radiesse® Without Lidocaine
n=101 Participants
Injectable Dermal Filler. The same participants received the experimental device and the active comparator device at the same time (left and right sides of face). Calcium hydroxylapatite particles suspended in an aqueous-based gel carrier without 3% lidocaine hydrochloride (HCl)
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Pain Score 2 Weeks Post Injection
0.01 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0
0 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 4 weeks post injection

Population: One subject did not receive treatment in the Radiesse® Mixed with Lidocaine (treatment) fold due to adverse event during injection of the Radiesse® without Lidocaine (control) nasolabial fold, which was randomized to be treated first. This subject was followed through the end of the trial for safety, but was excluded from comparative analyses.

A 10-cm VAS (with 21 total circles, marked at 0.5 cm intervals) was used in which 0 = no pain and 10 = very severe pain.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Radiesse® Mixed With Lidocaine
n=101 Participants
Injectable Dermal Filler. The same participants received the experimental device and the active comparator device at the same time (left and right sides of face). Calcium hydroxylapatite particles suspended in an aqueous-based gel carrier containing 3% lidocaine hydrochloride (HCl)
Radiesse® Without Lidocaine
n=101 Participants
Injectable Dermal Filler. The same participants received the experimental device and the active comparator device at the same time (left and right sides of face). Calcium hydroxylapatite particles suspended in an aqueous-based gel carrier without 3% lidocaine hydrochloride (HCl)
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Pain Score 4 Weeks Post Injection
0 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0
0 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Immediately after injection (Time 0)

2 questions were asked of 101 subjects: 1) Was one treatment less painful than the other? and 2) Was the difference in pain levels significant enough to affect your preference for one treatment over the other? Only those participants responding "yes" to these 2 questions about pain and preference for treatment are reported in the table below.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Radiesse® Mixed With Lidocaine
n=101 Participants
Injectable Dermal Filler. The same participants received the experimental device and the active comparator device at the same time (left and right sides of face). Calcium hydroxylapatite particles suspended in an aqueous-based gel carrier containing 3% lidocaine hydrochloride (HCl)
Radiesse® Without Lidocaine
Injectable Dermal Filler. The same participants received the experimental device and the active comparator device at the same time (left and right sides of face). Calcium hydroxylapatite particles suspended in an aqueous-based gel carrier without 3% lidocaine hydrochloride (HCl)
Assess Subject Preference to Pain
Was One Treatment Less Painful Than the Other?
98 participants responding "yes"
Assess Subject Preference to Pain
Pain Significant Enough to Affect Preference?
87 participants responding "yes"

Adverse Events

Radiesse® Mixed With Lidocaine

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 90 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Radiesse® Without Lidocaine

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 92 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Radiesse® Mixed With Lidocaine
n=101 participants at risk
Injectable Dermal Filler. The same participants received the experimental device and the active comparator device at the same time (left and right sides of face). Calcium hydroxylapatite particles suspended in an aqueous-based gel carrier containing 3% lidocaine hydrochloride (HCl)
Radiesse® Without Lidocaine
n=101 participants at risk
Injectable Dermal Filler. The same participants received the experimental device and the active comparator device at the same time (left and right sides of face). Calcium hydroxylapatite particles suspended in an aqueous-based gel carrier without 3% lidocaine hydrochloride (HCl)
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Bruising
43.6%
44/101 • Number of events 44
47.5%
48/101 • Number of events 48
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Itching
36.6%
37/101 • Number of events 37
33.7%
34/101 • Number of events 34
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Pain
47.5%
48/101 • Number of events 48
56.4%
57/101 • Number of events 57
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Redness
65.3%
66/101 • Number of events 66
70.3%
71/101 • Number of events 71
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Swelling
89.1%
90/101 • Number of events 90
91.1%
92/101 • Number of events 92
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Blanching
5.0%
5/101 • Number of events 5
7.9%
8/101 • Number of events 8

Additional Information

Ashlee Duncan

Merz North America, Inc.

Phone: 984-222-6040

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place