Fat Reduction in the Flanks Area vs. Control



Status:Recruiting
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - 60
Updated:4/21/2016
Start Date:July 2015
End Date:December 2017
Contact:Robert Weiss, MD
Phone:410-666-3960

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Clinical Study to Evaluate the Performance of the UltraShape Device for Fat Reduction Treatment in the Flanks Area vs. Control

Prospective, blinded, one arm, baseline-controlled clinical study for the evaluation the
performance of the UltraShape treatment for non-invasive fat reduction by compare control
and treated flanks.

Study subjects will undergo UltraShape treatments on one randomized flank using the
U-Sculpt/VDF Transducer. The second flank will not be treated (control). Both flanks
(treated and control) will be compared to baseline, as well as, one to each other

This study is a prospective, baseline and blinded controlled, comparison, clinical study
showing the performance and safety of the UltraShape treatment for non-invasive fat
reduction at the flanks area comparing improvement observed in treated versus control
flanks.

Up to 60 Healthy subjects in up to 4 investigational sites will be enrolled in this study.
All subjects will undergo an assessment of their general health. During the treatment
period, subject's fat thickness will be measured on both flanks. Three successive bi-weekly
(two weeks interval) UltraShape treatments will be performed on one randomized flank, while
the second flank will not be treated and served as a control.

The study subjects will undergo UltraShape treatments on one flank using the U-Sculpt /VDF
Transducer, the treated flank will remain steady along the study and will be comparing to
the baseline and to the controlled flank Three follow-up visits will be conducted as
follows: 4 weeks (4wk FU), 8 weeks (8wk FU) and 16 weeks (16wk FU) post last treatment
(Tx.3).

Subject's fat thickness will be measured on both flanks in the measurements points using
caliper at each visit (at treatment visits, prior to treatment). Ultrasound measurements
will be taken at each visit, except for the second treatment visit, on each flank.
Investigator satisfaction will be assessed at all FU visits. In addition, subject
questionnaires will be completed at each follow-up visit. Photographs of the front, right,
left and back view of each flank will be performed under visible light conditions at each
study visit.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Signed informed consent to participate in the study.

2. Female and male subjects, between 18 to 60 years of age at the time of enrolment

3. Fitzpatrick Skin Type I to VI.

4. Fat thickness of at least 1.5 cm in the treated area (measured by calibrated
caliper).

5. BMI interval: BMI between 22 to 30 (normal to overweight, but not obese).

6. If female, not pregnant or lactating, must be either post-menopausal, surgically
sterilized, or using a medically acceptable form of birth control at least 3 months
prior to enrollment (i.e., oral contraceptives, contraceptive implant, barrier
methods with spermicide or abstinence).

7. In addition, negative urine pregnancy test as tested before each treatment and at the
last follow-up visit for women with child-bearing potential (e.g. not menopause).

8. General good health confirmed by medical history and skin examination of the treated
area.

9. Willing to follow the treatment and follow-up schedule and post-treatment care
instructions.

10. Willingness to refrain from a change in diet/ exercise/medication regimen for the
entire course of the study.

11. Willing to have photographs and images taken of the treated areas to be used,
de-identified in evaluations, publications and presentations

Exclusion Criteria:

1. History of hypertension, ischemic heart disease, valvular heart disease, congestive
heart failure, pacemaker/defibrillator, abdominal aortic aneurism

2. Known hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus, hepatitis, liver disease, HIV positive
status, blood coagulopathy or excessive bleeding, autoimmune or connective tissue
disease

3. Having or undergoing any form of treatment for active cancer, or having a history of
skin cancer or any other cancer in the areas to be treated, including presence of
malignant or pre‐malignant pigmented lesions

4. Having any active electrical implant anywhere in the body, such as a pacemaker or an
internal defibrillator

5. Having a permanent implant in the treated area, such as metal plates or an injected
chemical substance such as silicone

6. Having undergone any other surgery in the treated areas within 12 months of treatment
or during the study, including liposuction

7. Previous body contouring procedures in the treatment area within 12 months

8. History of skin disease in the treatment area, known tendency to form keloids or poor
wound healing

9. Suffering from significant skin conditions in the treated areas or inflammatory skin
conditions, including, but not limited to, open lacerations or abrasions and active
cold sores or herpes sores prior to treatment (duration of resolution as per the
Investigator's discretion) or during the treatment course

10. Skin lesions in the treatment area other than simple nevi on physical examination
(e.g., atypical nevus, tattoo, abrasions) including depressed scars in the treatment
area

11. Very poor skin quality (i.e., severe laxity)

12. Abdominal wall diastasis or hernia on physical examination

13. Abnormal kidney, liver or coagulation functions, abnormal lipid profile or blood
count within the last 3 months

14. Obesity (BMI above 30)

15. Childbirth within the last 12 months or breastfeeding women. Any acute or chronic
condition which, in the opinion of the investigator, could interfere with the conduct
of the study

16. Unstable weight within the last 6 months (i.e., ± 3% weight change in the prior six
months)

17. Fat thickness lower than 2.5 cm after strapping at the treated area.

18. Participation in another clinical study involving same anatomical areas within the
last 6 months (or 30 days in case different anatomical areas were treated in previous
trial/s).

19. As per the Investigator's discretion, any physical or mental condition which might
make it unsafe for the subject to participate in this study.
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Metairie, Louisiana 70006
Principal Investigator: William P Coleman, M.D.
Phone: 504-455-3180
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Hunt Valley, Maryland 21030
Principal Investigator: Robert A Weiss, M.D.
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Nashville, Tennessee 37215
Principal Investigator: Michael Gold, MD
Phone: 615-383-9660
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