Robotic Mechanical Coring for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Facial Wrinkles

Last updated: January 24, 2024
Sponsor: Venus Concept
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

Venus Aime

Clinical Study ID

NCT05091788
AI0321
  • Ages 22-75
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

This study is a prospective, up to 4 center study of the safety and efficacy of mechanical coring with skin closure of cored holes, intended for the improvement in the appearance of wrinkles of the cheeks in up to 70 subjects after two treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Male or female subjects between 22 and 75 years of age.
  2. Able to read, understand and voluntarily provide written Informed Consent.
  3. Able and willing to comply with the treatment/follow-up schedule and requirements.
  4. Women of childbearing age are required to be using a reliable method of birth controlat least 3 months prior to study enrollment and for the duration of the study and havea negative Urine Pregnancy test at baseline.
  5. Fitzpatrick skin type I to IV.
  6. Cheek areas are at least a score of 3 using the Lemperle Wrinkle Scale as judged bythe Investigator.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Previous aesthetic (device and/or surgical) skin treatment (injection of dermalfillers, fat, or botulinum toxin), in the treated areas in the last 6 months.
  2. Silicone, Tattoos, body jewelry, that cannot be removed for the duration of treatmentand/or any other synthetic material in the treatment area.
  3. Any type of scar in the treatment area
  4. Excessive sun exposure and use of tanning beds or tanning creams within 30 days toprior to treatment.
  5. History of keloid formation or hypertrophic scarring.
  6. Active smoker or having quit smoking in the last 3 months.
  7. Active, chronic, or recurrent infection including Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infectionor history of HSV in the last 6 months.
  8. Compromised immune and/or healing system (e.g., poorly controlled diabetes, collagenvascular disease or autoimmune diseases such as scleroderma, morphea, etc.).
  9. Hypersensitivity/allergy to analgesic agents, Betadine, tumescent, Tegaderm ortensioning tape that will be used in the study.
  10. Co-morbid condition that could limit the ability of the subject to participate in thestudy or to comply with follow-up requirements.
  11. Pregnant, planning pregnancy during the trial course or breastfeeding.
  12. History of bleeding disorder or taking medication that can potentially increasebleeding including anticoagulation.
  13. Carcinoma, melanoma, or any other cutaneous cancerous condition in the last 6 months.
  14. Non-cancerous lesions (e.g. actinic keratosis, vitiligo, cutaneous papules, nodules,active inflammatory lesions) in the region to be treated.
  15. Currently or in the last 1-month part of another clinical study of an investigationaldrug and/or experimental medical device.
  16. Any medical condition that, at the discretion of the investigator, would hamper theimpact or the healing process and contra-indicate the subject's participation.

Study Design

Total Participants: 70
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Venus Aime
Phase:
Study Start date:
March 22, 2022
Estimated Completion Date:
August 15, 2025

Study Description

Prospective, up to 4 center study of the safety and efficacy of mechanical coring with Tegaderm tape skin closure of cored holes to achieve improvement in the appearance of wrinkles of the cheeks. The study will evaluate the progress of up to 70 subjects after two treatments on the cheeks. Up to 70 subjects who meet inclusion/exclusion criteria will be treated. All subjects will be monitored for a period 7, 37, 60 and 120 days post treatment.

Connect with a study center

  • Dr. Brian Kinney

    Beverly Hills, California 90212
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • DeNova Research

    Chicago, Illinois 60611
    United States

    Terminated

  • Dermatology, Laser & Vein Specialists of the Carolinas, PLLC

    Charlotte, North Carolina 28207
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Menter Dermatology Research Institute

    Dallas, Texas 75246
    United States

    Site Not Available

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