Trial Outcomes & Findings for Rollover Study to Evaluate Histological Results of Radiofrequency Device Treatments on the Flanks (NCT NCT04881149)

NCT ID: NCT04881149

Last Updated: 2022-06-01

Results Overview

Sections of skin were removed using the punch biopsy technique to render a microscopic diagnosis. Each specimen was preserved with a fixative and then stained using Hemotoxylin \& Eosin, Verhoeff and Masson Red/Fast Green and/or nitroblue tetrazolium chloride (NBTC) staining methods. If using Hemotoxylin \& Eosin, Verhoeff and Masson Red/Fast Green staining, samples were assessed and evaluated by the amount of elastin. If using NBTC staining, samples were assessed and evaluated to differentiate between the blue-stained viable cells and the unstained thermally damaged cells. The samples were examined by a qualified pathologist. The visual changes between the treated samples and the control samples were examined, with no typical unit of measure used to quantify the difference. Simply, control and treatment images were compared to each other with a qualitative analysis of the changes. The number of samples with different levels of elastin (control compared to treatment) is reported.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

7 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

1 Week (7-10 days) Post Baseline

Results posted on

2022-06-01

Participant Flow

Unit of analysis: biopsy samples

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
All Study Participants
The TempSure will be used on the flanks during this study. Subjects will receive 1 biopsy in the treatment area on the flank. Subjects will also receive 1 biopsy sample on the contralateral side, where they did not receive treatment. Each subject had 1 control sample (tissue that was taken from an area where no treatment was received), and 1 treatment sample (tissue taken from an area that had been subjected to the treatment).
Overall Study
STARTED
7 14
Overall Study
Control Biopsy
7 7
Overall Study
Treatment Biopsy
7 7
Overall Study
COMPLETED
7 14
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0 0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Rollover Study to Evaluate Histological Results of Radiofrequency Device Treatments on the Flanks

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
TempSure Device
n=7 Participants
The TempSure will be used on the flanks during this study. TempSure treatment: Self-controlled, single-arm study using the TempSure device.
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=39 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
7 Participants
n=39 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=39 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
7 Participants
n=39 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants
n=39 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic
2 Participants
n=39 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
African American
1 Participants
n=39 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Caucasian
4 Participants
n=39 Participants
FitzPatrick Skin Type
FitzPatrick Skin Type I
0 Participants
n=39 Participants
FitzPatrick Skin Type
FitzPatrick Skin Type II
0 Participants
n=39 Participants
FitzPatrick Skin Type
FitzPatrick Skin Type III
1 Participants
n=39 Participants
FitzPatrick Skin Type
FitzPatrick Skin Type IV
4 Participants
n=39 Participants
FitzPatrick Skin Type
FitzPatrick Skin Type V
1 Participants
n=39 Participants
FitzPatrick Skin Type
FitzPatrick Skin Type VI
1 Participants
n=39 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 Week (7-10 days) Post Baseline

Sections of skin were removed using the punch biopsy technique to render a microscopic diagnosis. Each specimen was preserved with a fixative and then stained using Hemotoxylin \& Eosin, Verhoeff and Masson Red/Fast Green and/or nitroblue tetrazolium chloride (NBTC) staining methods. If using Hemotoxylin \& Eosin, Verhoeff and Masson Red/Fast Green staining, samples were assessed and evaluated by the amount of elastin. If using NBTC staining, samples were assessed and evaluated to differentiate between the blue-stained viable cells and the unstained thermally damaged cells. The samples were examined by a qualified pathologist. The visual changes between the treated samples and the control samples were examined, with no typical unit of measure used to quantify the difference. Simply, control and treatment images were compared to each other with a qualitative analysis of the changes. The number of samples with different levels of elastin (control compared to treatment) is reported.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
All Study Participants
n=14 biopsy samples
The TempSure will be used on the flanks during this study. Subjects will receive 1 biopsy in the treatment area on the flank. Subjects will also receive 1 biopsy sample on the contralateral side, where they did not receive treatment. Each subject had 1 control sample (tissue that was taken from an area where no treatment was received), and 1 treatment sample (tissue taken from an area that had been subjected to the treatment).
Number of Treatment Samples With Different Levels of Elastin When Compared to Baseline Samples From the Same Patient
0 biopsy samples

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 Week (7-10 days) Post Baseline

Sections of skin were removed using the punch biopsy technique to render a microscopic diagnosis. Each specimen was preserved with a fixative and then stained using Hemotoxylin \& Eosin, Verhoeff and Masson Red/Fast Green and/or nitroblue tetrazolium chloride (NBTC) staining methods. If using Hemotoxylin \& Eosin, Verhoeff and Masson Red/Fast Green staining, samples were assessed and evaluated by the amount of collagen. If using NBTC staining, samples were assessed and evaluated to differentiate between the blue-stained viable cells and the unstained thermally damaged cells. The samples were examined by a qualified pathologist. The visual changes between the treated samples and the control samples were examined, with no typical unit of measure used to quantify the difference. Simply, control and treatment images were compared to each other with a qualitative analysis of the changes. The number of samples with different levels of collagen (control compared to treatment) is reported.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
All Study Participants
n=14 biopsy samples
The TempSure will be used on the flanks during this study. Subjects will receive 1 biopsy in the treatment area on the flank. Subjects will also receive 1 biopsy sample on the contralateral side, where they did not receive treatment. Each subject had 1 control sample (tissue that was taken from an area where no treatment was received), and 1 treatment sample (tissue taken from an area that had been subjected to the treatment).
Number of Treatment Samples With Different Levels of Dermis Collagen When Compared to Baseline Samples Taken From the Same Patient
0 biopsy samples

Adverse Events

Treatment Flank

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 4 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Control Flank

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 4 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Treatment Flank
n=7 participants at risk
The TempSure was used on the flanks during this study. Subjects receive 1 biopsy in the treatment area on the flank. Each subject had 1 treatment sample (tissue taken from an area that had been subjected to the treatment).
Control Flank
n=7 participants at risk
Subjects receive 1 biopsy sample on the contralateral side, where they did not receive treatment.
Nervous system disorders
Pain/tenderness
14.3%
1/7 • All adverse events were followed through study completion, an average of 7 months.
0.00%
0/7 • All adverse events were followed through study completion, an average of 7 months.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Irritation
0.00%
0/7 • All adverse events were followed through study completion, an average of 7 months.
14.3%
1/7 • All adverse events were followed through study completion, an average of 7 months.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Scabbing
14.3%
1/7 • All adverse events were followed through study completion, an average of 7 months.
14.3%
1/7 • All adverse events were followed through study completion, an average of 7 months.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Bruising
28.6%
2/7 • All adverse events were followed through study completion, an average of 7 months.
14.3%
1/7 • All adverse events were followed through study completion, an average of 7 months.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Itching
0.00%
0/7 • All adverse events were followed through study completion, an average of 7 months.
14.3%
1/7 • All adverse events were followed through study completion, an average of 7 months.

Additional Information

Jamie Trimper

Cynosure

Phone: (978) 256-4200

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee The PI cannot disclose confidential or proprietary information until after it becomes generally known or available to the public.
  • Publication restrictions are in place

Restriction type: OTHER