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Cryolipolysis Versus ATX-101 (Deoxycholic Acid) for Upper Back Fat

NCT03284034 · Status: TERMINATED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 8

Last updated 2025-05-06

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Summary

This is a prospective randomized controlled study comparing the efficacy of cryolipolysis versus ATX-101 (deoxycholic acid) for the treatment of upper back fat. Participants currently living in the Chicago metropolitan area and meet inclusion/exclusion criteria will be considered for enrollment. The treatment sites are the right and left upper back fat areas. The right and left sides of the upper back fat will be randomly assigned (1:1) to receive cryolipolysis, while the contralateral side will receive ATX-101.

This study was a pilot study designed to determine feasibility of this procedure.

Conditions

  • Upper Back Fat

Interventions

DEVICE

CoolCurve

The right and left sides of the upper back fat will be randomly assigned to receive Cryolypolysis (CoolCurve + Advantage applicator) 35 minutes session, 3 sessions 30 days apart.

DRUG

ATX-101

The right and left sides of the upper back fat will be randomly assigned to receive The right and left sides of the upper back fat will be randomly assigned to receive ATX-101 (deoxycholic acid) injections, 3 sessions, 30 days apart.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Murad Alam, MD · Northwestern University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2017-11-27
Primary Completion
2020-06-08
Completion
2020-06-08

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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