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This prospective, multi-center, single treatment clinical trial evaluates the clinical outcomes associated with a non-invasive treatment to obtain lift and tightening of facial and neck tissue utilizing the Ulthera® System to deliver ultrasound energy in a focused manner below the surface of the skin.
The primary objective of this clinical trial is to demonstrate the effectiveness of the Ulthera® System to obtain improvement in overall lifting and tightening of skin.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Group A | Active Comparator | Ulthera® System treatment of the submental and submandibular regions at two treatment depths, and the lower neck region at one treatment depth. |
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| Group B | Active Comparator | Ulthera® System treatment of skin above the jawline, as well as the submental, submandibular and lower neck regions. |
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| Group C | Active Comparator | Ulthera® System treatment of the submental, submandibular, and the lower neck regions at two treatment depths. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Ulthera® System treatment | Device | Single treatment of focused ultrasound energy delivered below the surface of the skin. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Improvement in Overall Lifting and Tightening of the Jowls and/or Neck Laxity | Improvement in overall lifting and tightening of skin as determined by masked, qualitative assessment of photographs at 90 days post-treatment compared to baseline. Efficacy was based on the number of treated subjects assessed as improved in skin laxity, horizontal neck folds, neck sagging, texture and/or ptosis. | 90 Days post-treatment |
| Improvement in Overall Lifting and Tightening of the Jowls and/or Neck Laxity - RE-ANALYZED GROUP | Improvement in overall lifting and tightening of skin as determined by masked, qualitative assessment of photographs at 90 days post-treatment compared to baseline. Efficacy was based on the number of treated subjects assessed as improved in skin laxity, horizontal neck folds, neck sagging, texture and/or ptosis. A data set of 42 of the 61 participants were re-analyzed. Data were removed for 19 participants whose pre-treatment and/or post-treatment photos were of poor photo quality, i.e., poor lighting, poor focus, poor positioning, creating the potential for biasing the masked assessment results. | 90 Days post-treatment |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Improvement in Overall Lifting and Tightening of Jowl and/or Neck Laxity, as Assessed by the Principal Investigator (PI) and the Subject Using the Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale, i.e., PGAIS and SGAIS, Respectively. | At 60 days post-treatment, a PGAIS and SGAIS were completed based on a live assessment of the subject and a photographic assessment comparing post-treatment photos to baseline photos, to assess overall aesthetic improvement. The GAIS is a 5-point scale (1-5) describing an overall assessment as follows:
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Subjects' Assessment of Pain | Subjects' sensory response to the Ulthera treatment exposures were recorded for each anatomical region treated using a validated Numeric Rating Scale (0-10), with 0 representing no pain and 10 representing the worst pain possible. | During Ulthera treatment |
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Leslie Baumann, M.D. | Baumann Cosmetic and Research Institute | Principal Investigator |
| Brian Zelickson, M.D. | Zel Skin and Laser Specialist | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Baumann Cosmetic and Research Institute | Miami Beach | Florida | 33140 | United States | ||
| Zel Skin and Laser Specialists |
Seven enrolled subjects did not receive a complete study treatment. Six subjects were deemed screen failures, and one subject withdrew consent after receiving only a partial treatment. Sixty-four 64)subjects were assigned in a non-randomized fashion to each treatment group at the discretion of the PI.
The study was conducted at two private medical clinics. Seventy-one 71 subjects enrolled, of which 64 subjects received study treatment February and July of 2011.
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| ID | Title | Description |
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| FG000 | Group A | Dual depth treatment on the submental and submandibular regions and single-depth treatment to the lower neck region |
| FG001 | Group B | Dual depth treatment of the platysmal muscle above the jawline, as well as dual depth treatment on the submental, submandibular and lower neck regions. |
| FG002 | Group C | Dual depth treatment on the submental, submandibular and lower neck regions. |
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| Overall Study |
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| ID | Title | Description |
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| BG000 | Group A | Dual depth treatment on the submental and submandibular regions and single-depth treatment to the lower neck region |
| BG001 | Group B | Dual depth treatment of the platysmal muscle above the jawline, as well as dual depth treatment on the submental, submandibular and lower neck regions. |
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| Title | Description | Population Description | Parameter Type | Dispersion Type | Unit of Measure | Calculate Percentage | Denominator Units Selected | Denominators | Classes |
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| Type | Title | Description | Population Description | Reporting Status | Anticipated Posting Date | Parameter Type | Dispersion Type | Unit of Measure | Calculate Percentage | Time Frame | Units Analyzed | Denominator Units Selected | Arm/Group Information | Denominators | Classes | Analyses | ||||||
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| Primary | Improvement in Overall Lifting and Tightening of the Jowls and/or Neck Laxity | Improvement in overall lifting and tightening of skin as determined by masked, qualitative assessment of photographs at 90 days post-treatment compared to baseline. Efficacy was based on the number of treated subjects assessed as improved in skin laxity, horizontal neck folds, neck sagging, texture and/or ptosis. | Posted | Number | participants | 90 Days post-treatment |
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| ID | Title | Description | Deaths (Affected) | Deaths (At Risk) | Serious Events (Affected) | Serious Events (At Risk) | Other Events (Affected) | Other Events (At Risk) |
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| EG000 | Group A | Dual depth treatment on the submental and submandibular regions and single-depth treatment to the lower neck region |
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| Title | Organization | Phone | Extension | |
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| Public Disclosure Manager | Merz Pharmaceuticals | clinicaltrials@merz.com |
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| D019066 | Facies |
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| D020969 | Disease Attributes |
| D010335 | Pathologic Processes |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
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| 60 days post-treatment |
| Improvement in Overall Lifting and Tightening of Jowl and/or Neck Laxity, as Assessed by the Principal Investigator (PI) and the Subject Using the Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale, i.e., PGAIS and SGAIS, Respectively. | At 90 days post-treatment, a PGAIS and SGAIS were completed based on a live assessment of the subject and a photographic assessment comparing post-treatment photos to baseline photos, to assess overall aesthetic improvement. The GAIS is a 5-point scale (1-5) describing an overall assessment as follows:
| 90 days post-treatment |
| Improvement in Overall Lifting and Tightening of Jowl and/or Neck Laxity , as Assessed by the Principal Investigator (PI) and the Subject Using the Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale, i.e., PGAIS and SGAIS, Respectively. | At 180 days post-treatment, a PGAIS and SGAIS were completed based on a live assessment of the subject and a photographic assessment comparing post-treatment photos to baseline photos, to assess overall aesthetic improvement. The GAIS is a 5-point scale (1-5) describing an overall assessment as follows:
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| Patient Satisfaction 90 Days Post-treatment | Patient satisfaction was determined by scores on a patient satisfaction questionnaire (PSQ) completed at 90 days post-treatment. Subjects indicated on a PSQ whether they saw improvement in the areas treated, i.e., providing a Yes/No response, and how satisfied they were with their Ulthera treatment, i.e., Very Satisfied, Satisfied, Dissatisfied, Very Dissatisfied. Pre-treatment and Day 90 post-treatment photographs were available for viewing during the assessment. Subjects also had a mirror in hand for real time assessment, comparing pre-treatment and 90 day post-treatment photos. Proportions of subjects reporting Improvement, and Very Satisfied and Satisfied are included. | 90 Days post-treatment |
| Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire 180 Days Post-treatment | Patient satisfaction was determined by scores on a patient satisfaction questionnaire (PSQ) completed at 180 days post-treatment. Subjects indicated on a PSQ whether they saw improvement in the ares treated, i.e., providing a Yes/No response, and how satisfied they were with their Ulthera treatment, i.e., Very Satisfied, Satisfied, Dissatisfied, Very Dissatisfied. Pre-treatment and Day 180 post-treatment photographs were available for viewing during the assessment. Subjects also had a mirror in hand for real time assessment, comparing pre-treatment and 180 day post-treatment photos. Proportions of subjects reporting Improvement, and Very Satisfied and Satisfied are included. | 180 days post-treatment |
| L'Oreal Photographic Scale Baseline | At baseline, the Principal Investigator (PI) assessed the subjects' horizontal neck folds, neck sagging, and texture and ptosis changes using the L'Oreal Photographic Scales. The L'Oreal scales include the following categories, with a higher grade denoting an increased severity in each category:
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| L'Oreal Photographic Scale 90 Days Post-treatment | At 90 days post-treatment, the Principal Investigator (PI) assessed the subjects' horizontal neck folds, neck sagging, and texture and ptosis changes using the L'Oreal Photographic Scales. The L'Oreal scales include the following categories, with a higher grade denoting an increased severity in each category:
| 90 Days post-treatment |
| L'Oreal Photographic Scale 180 Days Post-treatment | At 180 days post-treatment, the Principal Investigator (PI) assessed the subjects' horizontal neck folds, neck sagging, and texture and ptosis changes using the L'Oreal Photographic Scales. The L'Oreal scales include the following categories, with a higher grade denoting an increased severity in each category:
| 180 Days post-treatment |
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| BG002 | Group C | Dual depth treatment on the submental, submandibular and lower neck regions. |
| BG003 | Total | Total of all reporting groups |
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| Sex: Female, Male | Count of Participants | Participants |
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| Ethnicity (NIH/OMB) | Count of Participants | Participants |
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| Fitzpatrick Skin Type Score | Skin Type I = White;very fair,red or blonde hair blue eyes;freckles;Always burns, never tans Skin Type II = White, fair, red or blond hair; blue, hazel or green eyes;Usually burns, tans with difficulty Skin Type III = Cream white; fair with any eye or hair color (common); Sometimes mild burn, gradually tans Skin Type IV = Brown; typical Mediterranean Caucasian skin; Rarely burns, tans with ease Skin Type V = Dark Brown; mid-eastern skin types; Very rarely burns, tans easily Skin Type VI = Black; Never burns, tans very easily | Number | Participants |
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| BMI | Mean | Full Range | Kg/m^2 |
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| OG002 | Group B | Participants that received dual depth Ultherapy® treatment on the lower face, submental, submandibular, and lower neck regions. |
| OG003 | Group C | Participants that received dual depth Ultherapy® treatment on the submental, submandibular and lower neck regions. Twenty-four (24) of 25 participants completed the 90-day study visit; 1 participant was lost-to-follow-up |
| OG004 | Groups B/C | Combined participants from Groups B and C that received dual depth Ultherapy® treatment over all regions treated, i.e., platysmal muscle above the jawline, and submental, submandibular and lower neck regions. |
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| Secondary | Improvement in Overall Lifting and Tightening of Jowl and/or Neck Laxity, as Assessed by the Principal Investigator (PI) and the Subject Using the Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale, i.e., PGAIS and SGAIS, Respectively. | At 60 days post-treatment, a PGAIS and SGAIS were completed based on a live assessment of the subject and a photographic assessment comparing post-treatment photos to baseline photos, to assess overall aesthetic improvement. The GAIS is a 5-point scale (1-5) describing an overall assessment as follows:
| At 60 days post-treatment, the PI and subject completed a Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (PGAIS and SGAIS, respectively)for comparison to pre-treatment. | Posted | Number | percentage of participants improved | 60 days post-treatment |
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| Secondary | Improvement in Overall Lifting and Tightening of Jowl and/or Neck Laxity, as Assessed by the Principal Investigator (PI) and the Subject Using the Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale, i.e., PGAIS and SGAIS, Respectively. | At 90 days post-treatment, a PGAIS and SGAIS were completed based on a live assessment of the subject and a photographic assessment comparing post-treatment photos to baseline photos, to assess overall aesthetic improvement. The GAIS is a 5-point scale (1-5) describing an overall assessment as follows:
| At 90 days post-treatment, the PI and subject completed a Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (PGAIS and SGAIS, respectively)for comparison to pre-treatment. | Posted | Number | percentage of participants improved | 90 days post-treatment |
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| Primary | Improvement in Overall Lifting and Tightening of the Jowls and/or Neck Laxity - RE-ANALYZED GROUP | Improvement in overall lifting and tightening of skin as determined by masked, qualitative assessment of photographs at 90 days post-treatment compared to baseline. Efficacy was based on the number of treated subjects assessed as improved in skin laxity, horizontal neck folds, neck sagging, texture and/or ptosis. A data set of 42 of the 61 participants were re-analyzed. Data were removed for 19 participants whose pre-treatment and/or post-treatment photos were of poor photo quality, i.e., poor lighting, poor focus, poor positioning, creating the potential for biasing the masked assessment results. | Posted | Number | participants | 90 Days post-treatment |
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| Other Pre-specified | Subjects' Assessment of Pain | Subjects' sensory response to the Ulthera treatment exposures were recorded for each anatomical region treated using a validated Numeric Rating Scale (0-10), with 0 representing no pain and 10 representing the worst pain possible. | Posted | Mean | Full Range | units on a scale | During Ulthera treatment |
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| Secondary | Improvement in Overall Lifting and Tightening of Jowl and/or Neck Laxity , as Assessed by the Principal Investigator (PI) and the Subject Using the Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale, i.e., PGAIS and SGAIS, Respectively. | At 180 days post-treatment, a PGAIS and SGAIS were completed based on a live assessment of the subject and a photographic assessment comparing post-treatment photos to baseline photos, to assess overall aesthetic improvement. The GAIS is a 5-point scale (1-5) describing an overall assessment as follows:
| At 180 days post-treatment, the PI and subject completed a Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (PGAIS and SGAIS, respectively)for comparison to pre-treatment. | Posted | Number | percentage of participants improved | 180 days post-treatment |
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| Secondary | Patient Satisfaction 90 Days Post-treatment | Patient satisfaction was determined by scores on a patient satisfaction questionnaire (PSQ) completed at 90 days post-treatment. Subjects indicated on a PSQ whether they saw improvement in the areas treated, i.e., providing a Yes/No response, and how satisfied they were with their Ulthera treatment, i.e., Very Satisfied, Satisfied, Dissatisfied, Very Dissatisfied. Pre-treatment and Day 90 post-treatment photographs were available for viewing during the assessment. Subjects also had a mirror in hand for real time assessment, comparing pre-treatment and 90 day post-treatment photos. Proportions of subjects reporting Improvement, and Very Satisfied and Satisfied are included. | Posted | Number | Percentage of participants | 90 Days post-treatment |
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| Secondary | Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire 180 Days Post-treatment | Patient satisfaction was determined by scores on a patient satisfaction questionnaire (PSQ) completed at 180 days post-treatment. Subjects indicated on a PSQ whether they saw improvement in the ares treated, i.e., providing a Yes/No response, and how satisfied they were with their Ulthera treatment, i.e., Very Satisfied, Satisfied, Dissatisfied, Very Dissatisfied. Pre-treatment and Day 180 post-treatment photographs were available for viewing during the assessment. Subjects also had a mirror in hand for real time assessment, comparing pre-treatment and 180 day post-treatment photos. Proportions of subjects reporting Improvement, and Very Satisfied and Satisfied are included. | Posted | Number | Percentage of participants | 180 days post-treatment |
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| Secondary | L'Oreal Photographic Scale Baseline | At baseline, the Principal Investigator (PI) assessed the subjects' horizontal neck folds, neck sagging, and texture and ptosis changes using the L'Oreal Photographic Scales. The L'Oreal scales include the following categories, with a higher grade denoting an increased severity in each category:
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| Secondary | L'Oreal Photographic Scale 90 Days Post-treatment | At 90 days post-treatment, the Principal Investigator (PI) assessed the subjects' horizontal neck folds, neck sagging, and texture and ptosis changes using the L'Oreal Photographic Scales. The L'Oreal scales include the following categories, with a higher grade denoting an increased severity in each category:
| Posted | Mean | Full Range | units on a scale | 90 Days post-treatment |
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| Secondary | L'Oreal Photographic Scale 180 Days Post-treatment | At 180 days post-treatment, the Principal Investigator (PI) assessed the subjects' horizontal neck folds, neck sagging, and texture and ptosis changes using the L'Oreal Photographic Scales. The L'Oreal scales include the following categories, with a higher grade denoting an increased severity in each category:
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| EG001 | Group B | Dual depth treatment of the platysmal muscle above the jawline, as well as dual depth treatment on the submental, submandibular and lower neck regions. | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| EG002 | Group C | Dual depth treatment on the submental, submandibular and lower neck regions. | 0 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| EG003 | Groups B/C | 0 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
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| SGAIS - Improved to Very Much Improved, 60-Day |
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| SGAIS - Improved to Very Much Improved, 90-Day |
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| SGAIS - Improved to Very Much Improved, 180-Day |
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| Very Satisfied + Satisfied |
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| Participants Very Satisfied + Satisfied |
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