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The study objective is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a radiofrequency (RF) source, the TriActive+ RF handpiece, for treatment of wrinkles and rhytides after multiple treatments. The primary endpoint is observation of changes to the surface by visual and photographic analysis. Secondary endpoints: measurement of patient satisfaction and comfort of the treatment and the measurement of adverse events.
Collagen varies genetically and structurally. Collagen breakdown increases with chronological age and photoaging. While fibroblasts normally replace damaged collagen fibers with new ones, the ability of fibroblasts to replace collagen is compromised by natural aging and environmental stress. Although collagen fibers form a loose interlacing network that is deformable, increased collagen breakdown leads to thinning and loss of the elastic fiber network in the dermis. This breakdown results in the formation of wrinkles, especially in areas of the skin exposed to the sun, which are most prone to wrinkles and imperfections. Nonablative dermal remodeling has gained tremendous popularity among patients and practitioners, offering a low incidence of adverse effects and modest improvement in the various signs of cutaneous photoaging, including rhytides, dyschromias and telangiectasias. Controlled thermal skin injury has been shown to effect a conformational change in the structure and length of collagen and may also induce fibroblast response for long-term collagen remodeling. Interest in utilizing radiofrequency energy to enhance deep tissue tightening and thus improve skin laxity has grown, as radiofrequency energy has been shown in multiple studies to tighten tissue, producing a noticeable skin lifting.
This study is intended to evaluate the clinical performance of a radiofrequency (RF) source as engendered in the TriActive+ RF for the non-invasive treatment of wrinkles and rhytides.
Eligible subjects who have signed an ICF will receive up to 8 treatments on at least two facial sub areas (left peri-orbital, right peri-orbital and peri-oral). Up to 25 subjects will be enrolled in the study at two sites. Treatments will start at a low power and then gradually increase, based on tolerability and tissue reaction. The goal is to progressively reach and maintain an epidermal temperature end-point. The site will use an IR thermometer to ensure the rise in temperature does not exceed 43° C.
Treatments will be once a week with follow-up visits at one week, one month, and three months following the final treatment. Clinical assessments by the investigator and digital photographs will be taken prior to the baseline treatment, immediately prior to the 5th treatment, and at the 1 week, 1 month and 3 month follow-up visits.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Radiofrequency | Experimental | Radiofrequency (RF) treatment with the TriActive+ RF device on the peri-oral and/or peri-orbital areas of the face once a week for eight weeks. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| TriActive+ RF | Device | Radio frequency handpiece uses a multi-polar technology with a particular electrical frequency of 1MHz. The handpiece has a special "skin contact identification" system which delivers energy only when electrodes are adherent to the skin surface in order to avoid the prickling sensation when the treatment starts. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Changes to the Surface by Visual and Photographic Analysis. | At each of the specified time points, photographs of the treated areas will be taken. The photography angles will include a global frontal photo and the right and left sides of the face at 45° and/or 90°. In addition, close up photos will be taken of specific facial zones, e.g., the peri-orbital wrinkles. Each patient to be evaluated through the 9 grade Fitzpatrick Wrinkling Severity Scale. Wrinkling Score Degree of Elastosis Fine 1-3 Mild Fine to moderate 4-6 Moderate Fine to deep wrinkles 7-9 Severe | 3 Month FU |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Patient Satisfaction and Comfort of the Treatment. | At each of the specified time points, subjects will complete a Subject Evaluation Form assessing their opinion of improvement and overall satisfaction with treatment. | Pre Treatment 5, 1 Week FU, 1 Month FU, 3 Month FU |
| Adverse Events. |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Alessandro Bizzari, ElEn | El. En. SpA | Study Director |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Chernoff Plastic Surgery & Laser Center | Indianapolis | Indiana | 46260 | United States | ||
| Park Avenue SmartLipo |
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recruitment period from April 2013 to August 2013 at two private offices
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| ID | Title | Description |
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| FG000 | Radiofrequency | Radiofrequency (RF) treatment with the TriActive+ RF device on the peri-oral and/or peri-orbital areas of the face once a week for eight weeks. TriActive+ RF: Radio frequency handpiece uses a multi-polar technology with a particular electrical frequency of 1MHz. The handpiece has a special "skin contact identification" system which delivers energy only when electrodes are adherent to the skin surface in order to avoid the prickling sensation when the treatment starts. |
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| Overall Study |
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| ID | Title | Description |
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| BG000 | Radiofrequency | Radiofrequency (RF) treatment with the TriActive+ RF device on the peri-oral and/or peri-orbital areas of the face once a week for eight weeks. TriActive+ RF: Radio frequency handpiece uses a multi-polar technology with a particular electrical frequency of 1MHz. The handpiece has a special "skin contact identification" system which delivers energy only when electrodes are adherent to the skin surface in order to avoid the prickling sensation when the treatment starts. |
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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 | Changes to the Surface by Visual and Photographic Analysis. | At each of the specified time points, photographs of the treated areas will be taken. The photography angles will include a global frontal photo and the right and left sides of the face at 45° and/or 90°. In addition, close up photos will be taken of specific facial zones, e.g., the peri-orbital wrinkles. Each patient to be evaluated through the 9 grade Fitzpatrick Wrinkling Severity Scale. Wrinkling Score Degree of Elastosis Fine 1-3 Mild Fine to moderate 4-6 Moderate Fine to deep wrinkles 7-9 Severe | Number of participants with observed changes (grade of improvement ≥ 1) to the surface of the skin based on photographic analysis at 3 Month FU | Posted | Number | participants | 3 Month FU |
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From May 2013 to January 2014
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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 | Radiofrequency | Radiofrequency (RF) treatment with the TriActive+ RF device on the peri-oral and/or peri-orbital areas of the face once a week for eight weeks. TriActive+ RF: Radio frequency handpiece uses a multi-polar technology with a particular electrical frequency of 1MHz. The handpiece has a special "skin contact identification" system which delivers energy only when electrodes are adherent to the skin surface in order to avoid the prickling sensation when the treatment starts. |
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| Title | Organization | Phone | Extension | |
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| ALESSANDRO BIZZARRI STUDY DIRECTOR | ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING EL.EN. SPA | +390558826807 | A.BIZZARRI@ELEN.IT |
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At every treatment and follow-up visit the treated areas will be examined to evaluate side effects and adverse reactions remaining from the previous treatment session or occurring since then. |
| Subjects will be followed for the duration of the study, and expected average of 20 weeks |
| New York |
| New York |
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| United States |
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| Secondary | Patient Satisfaction and Comfort of the Treatment. | At each of the specified time points, subjects will complete a Subject Evaluation Form assessing their opinion of improvement and overall satisfaction with treatment. | Not Posted | Pre Treatment 5, 1 Week FU, 1 Month FU, 3 Month FU |
| Secondary | Adverse Events. | At every treatment and follow-up visit the treated areas will be examined to evaluate side effects and adverse reactions remaining from the previous treatment session or occurring since then. | Not Posted | Subjects will be followed for the duration of the study, and expected average of 20 weeks |
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