Clinical Trial to Determine the Efficacy of Sculptra™ Dermal Filler for the Correction of Contour Deformities Caused by Lipoatrophy

August 20, 2007 updated by: Dermatology Cosmetic Laser Medical Associates of La Jolla, Inc.

A Phase IV, Prospective, Non-Blinded, Non-Randomized, Single-Center Clinical Trial to Determine the Longevity, Duration, and Volume-Correcting Efficacy of Sculptra™ Dermal Filler for the Correction of Contour Deformities Caused by Lipoatrophy

Lipoatrophy is a condition that affects certain individuals, most commonly those who are infected with the HIV virus. Lipoatrophy however can also affect individuals who suffer from recurrent systemic infections, those who have a weakened immune system, or certain patients who suffer from cancer or receive chemotherapeutics. In contrast, lipoatrophy can sometimes be present in individuals who are perfectly healthy but have genetically predisposing factors that can contribute to facial emaciation or lipoatrophy.

The function of injectable fillers for the treatment of dermal contour deformities is to smooth dermal depressions formed by the loss of volume. These often elastic contour fillers (also known as soft tissue augmentation devices) can correct hollowness around the eyes, add fullness to thin lips, balance a disproportionate face or correct topographical anomalies.

This study aims to:

  • Objectively measure the improvement of contour-deformities after Sculptra™ injection from baseline to study closure by utilizing the Primos™ photographic/topographical measuring system.
  • Evaluate the efficacy, longevity and duration of volume-correction in subjects which are both HIV positive and HIV negative.
  • Assess the safety of Scupltra™ dermal filler when used to correct volume deformities caused by lipoatrophy in subjects that are HIV negative.

Study Overview

Status

Withdrawn

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Soft tissue fillers are used to temporarily fill facial lines and wrinkles and augment contour deformities. There are a variety of soft tissue fillers available.

Sculptra™ has been used to correct dermal atrophy in both the HIV and non-HIV populations. Almost all clinical trials have used a visual assessment scale to grade correction as well as persistence. Recently, dermal ultrasound has been used to provide an objective measurement of dermal thickening, but the ultrasound procedure measures only a fraction of the dermis and is subject to a high degree of variability because of the difficulty in measuring the same area. Our protocol utilizes the Primos ½ face system to produce a 3-dimensional evaluation of a large area. This will produce excellent reproducible results as well as outstanding photographs for patient demonstration.

Sculptra™ is an injectable implant that contains microparticles or poly-L-lactic acid, a biocompatible, biodegradable, synthetic polymer from the alpha-hydroxy-acid family. Sculptra™ is reconstituted prior to use by the addition of sterile water for injection, USP (SWFI) to form a sterile non-pyrogenic suspension.

Comparison:

Dermik's Vega Study - The Vega study was a 96-week, open-label, uncontrolled, single-center study to determine the treatment effects of Sculptra on the signs of lipoatrophy of the face in 50 patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus. Patients had a mean age of 45 years (range 33-58), 84% were Caucasian and 98% were male. All patients had little or no adipose tissue in cheek area at baseline, indicating severe facial lipoatrophy (mean adipose thickness of 0.5±0.7 mm, ranging from 0.0 to 2.1 mm).

Treatment injection sessions were conducted at approximately two-week intervals, and the majority (86%) of the patients received four to five injection sessions. Generally, one vial of product was injected intradermally into multiple points of each cheek at each injection session. The quantity of injected product and number of injection sessions depended upon the severity of the facial depression.

All patients experienced increases in skin thickness in the treatment area (minimum increase of 2.2 mm noted at Week 8 visit). Statistically significant increases above baseline values of mean skin thickness were noted at all time points (Weeks 8, 24, 48, 72 and 96) during the study. Increases in mean skin thickness changes above baseline persisted for up to 2 years.

This study follows the same general design as the Vega study.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

15

Phase

  • Phase 4

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • California
      • La Jolla, California, United States, 92103
        • Dermatology Cosmetic Laser Associates of La Jolla

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Bilateral lipoatrophy corresponding to a visual grade 2 or above in the attached lipoatrophy scale.
  2. Available and willing to attend all follow-up visits.
  3. Age > 18 years.
  4. Able and willing to give informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Known allergy or sensitivity to Sculptra™, suture material or any material that in the investigator's opinion may cause an allergic reaction.
  2. The subject has received a soft tissue augmentation to the area to be treated within the last 6 months.
  3. Subject is unwilling to forgo any cosmetic augmentation procedures for the duration of the study.
  4. The subject has received autologous fat transfer in the last 6 months.
  5. Subject is suffering from facial Kaposi's sarcoma.
  6. The subject has active skin diseases or inflammation on or near the area of injection, such as psoriasis, herpes zoster, infection, or discoid lupus.
  7. History of sensitivity to lidocaine.
  8. Pregnant or nursing. (Premenopausal or nonsurgically sterile women must have a negative urine pregnancy test and must be using an adequate method of birth control.)
  9. Subject has ever received an injection or implant of silicone in the area to be treated.
  10. Subject is currently on any metabolic augmentation medications such as anabolic steroids.
  11. Current use of anticoagulant therapy or has a history of hemorrhagic disorders.
  12. History of connective tissue disease or other related disorder that in the investigator's opinion excludes the subject from the study.
  13. Subject is involved in any other research study involving an investigational product, or has concluded a study less than 30 days ago.
  14. The subject is suffering from any medical condition or complication that in the investigator's opinion places the subject at risk by participating in the study.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Volume correction and longevity of correction
Time Frame: at 12 and 24 months
at 12 and 24 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Safety in non-HIV positive subjects

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Dermatology Cosmetic Laser Medical Associates of La Jolla, Inc.

Collaborators

Sanofi

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Mitchel P. Goldman, M.D., Dermatology Cosmetic Laser Medical Associates of La Jolla, Inc.

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

December 7, 2022

Primary Completion

December 7, 2022

Study Completion

December 1, 2008

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 2, 2006

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 2, 2006

First Posted (Estimate)

August 3, 2006

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

August 21, 2007

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 20, 2007

Last Verified

August 1, 2007

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • SCLA-SCULP-0305

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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