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NCT Number: NCT03983304

EMS for Abdominal and Gluteal Muscle Toning

Evaluate the use of Electromagnetic Muscle Stimulation for body contouring.

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Key information

Age range

22 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Marina Plastic Surgery, Marina del Rey, California, United States

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About this study

The safety and effectiveness of an Electromagnetic Muscle Stimulation device when used for abdominal and gluteal toning will be evaluated in this study.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Male or female ≥ 22 years and ≤65 years of age.
  • Subject has not had weight change exceeding 5% of body weight in the preceding month.
  • Subject agrees to maintain body weight within 5% during the study by not making any changes in diet or exercise routine.
  • Subject has a BMI ≤ 30 as determined at screening.
  • Subject agrees to have photographs taken of the treatment area(s) during the scheduled time periods.
  • Subject agrees to refrain from any new abdominal and/or gluteal muscle training exercises of the treatment area during the course of the study.
  • Subject agrees to avoid sun tanning during the course of the study.
  • Subject has read and signed the study written informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

  • Subject has had a recent surgical procedure(s) in the area of intended treatment and muscle contractions may disrupt the healing process.
  • Subject has had an invasive fat reduction procedure (e.g., liposuction, mesotherapy) in the area of intended treatment.
  • Subject needs to administer or has a known history of subcutaneous injections into the area of intended treatment (e.g., heparin, insulin) within the past month.
  • Subject has not had an intrauterine contraceptive device inserted or removed within the past month.
  • Subject has a bleeding disorder
  • Subject is taking or has taken diet pills or supplements within the past month.
  • Subject has a metal implant or active implanted device such as a cardiac pacemaker, cochlear implant, intrathecal pump, hearing aids, defibrillator, or drug delivery system.
  • Subject agrees not to change muscle exercise routine in the treatment area (abdominal and/or gluteal) while participating in the study
  • Subject has pulmonary insufficiency.
  • Subject has a cardiac disorder.
  • Subject has a malignant tumor.
  • Subject has been diagnosed with a seizure disorder such as epilepsy.
  • Subject currently has a fever.
  • Subject is diagnosed with Grave's disease.
  • Subject is pregnant or intending to become pregnant during the study period (in the next 9 months).
  • Subject is lactating or has been lactating in the past 6 months.
  • Subject is unable or unwilling to comply with the study requirements.
  • Subject is currently enrolled in a clinical study of any other investigational drug or device.
  • Any other condition or laboratory value that would, in the professional opinion of the Investigator, potentially affect the subject's response or the integrity of the data or would pose an unacceptable risk to the subject.

Treatment and study plan

The ZELTIQ EMS System

Device

The Zeltiq EMS device will be used to perform treatments for abdominal and gluteal toning.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in Body Satisfaction Questionnaire From Baseline to 4-Week Post-Treatment Follow-up Visit

    Time frame: Baseline, 4-week post-treatment follow-up visit

    Measurement of participant's perception about body shape, assessed using the Body Satisfaction Questionnaire (BSQ)at the 4-Week post-treatment follow-up visit. The scale measures body image using a set of dichotomous items used to describe aspects of shape and appearance. The questionnaire has total score range from 10 to 50. An increase in score (when compared to baseline) reflects the participant's perceived improvement in appearance in the treated region(abdomen or buttocks). Questionnaire results were tabulated as the numerical change between mean baseline scores and scores recorded at the 4-week post-treatment follow-up visit. A positive change reflects an increase in the body satisfaction questionnaire total score.

  2. Number of Incidents of Device-Related Adverse Events

    Time frame: AE information will be collected from the time of enrollment to the final follow-up visit at 12 weeks following the final treatment.

    The incidence of device-related adverse events (AE) including device-related serious AEs will be tabulated.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Percentage of Participants Reporting Improvement on the Subject Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (SGAIS)

    Time frame: 4-week post-treatment follow-up visit

    Subject-graded improvement in the treated area using the Subject Global Aesthetic Scale (SGAIS) at the 4-Week follow-up visit. In this study, subjects completed the SGAIS questionnaire for each treated area (e.g. a abdomen-specific questionnaire and a buttocks-specific questionnaire) at the 4-week post-final follow-up visit. Subjects were asked to rate improvement in treated areas using the following 7 point scale:

    3 = Very much improved, 2 = Much improved, 1 = Improved, 0 = No change, -1 = Worse, -2 = Much worse and -3 = Very much worse. Subjects who reported 'Very Much Improved,' 'Much Improved,' and 'Improved will be categorized as 'Improved'. Results were calculated as the percentage of subjects reporting "Improved".

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Zeltiq Aesthetics

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

Electromagnetic Muscle Stimulation for Abdominal and Gluteal Muscle Toning

Acronym: CTP

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
Jun 12, 2019
Registry last updated
May 16, 2025

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