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NCT Number: NCT05323630

Evaluation of the Use of the Renuvion APR System in the Labia

Labiaplasty is a procedure aimed at reducing lax or loose skin in the labia majora and/or minora due to childbirth, trauma, aging, genetics, or congenital disease.

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Key information

Age range

35 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Allison Plastic Martinez

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20037, United States

About this study

While traditional surgical procedures have been associated with complications such as dehiscence, hematoma, flap necrosis, narrowed introitus, and pain and asymmetry, correction with RF energy has shown minimal complication rates with high patient satisfaction. This study aims to evaluate the use of the Renuvion APR System for use as a minimally invasive alternative to surgical labiaplasty.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Female subjects, ages 35 - 70 years old.
  • ASA Physical Status Classification System Class I and Class II subjects.
  • Labial protrusion Class II and Class III (MOTAKEF scale)12.
  • Females who do not desire traditional invasive surgery.
  • Understands and accepts the obligation not to undergo any other procedures or treatments in the areas to be treated during study participation.
  • Absence of physical conditions unacceptable to the investigator.
  • Females of childbearing potential who are sexually active must be willing to use an approved method of birth control during study participation.
  • Willing and able to comply with protocol requirements, including study-required images/photos, assessments/measurements, and returning for follow-up visits.
  • Willing to release rights for the use of study photos, including in publication.
  • Able to read, understand, sign, and date the informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

  • Labial protrusion Class I (MOTAKEF scale).
  • Subjects presenting with ASA Physical Status Classification System Classes III or higher.
  • Pregnant, lactating, or plans to become pregnant during study participation.
  • Known hypersensitivity or allergy to tumescent anesthetic (lidocaine/ epinephrine).
  • Previous treatment in the study treatment area.
  • Active systemic or local skin disease that may alter wound healing.
  • Significant or uncontrolled medical condition that in the opinion of the investigator participation in the study may compromise the patient's health.
  • Known susceptibility to keloid formation or hypertrophic scarring.
  • Cancerous or pre-cancerous lesions in the area to be treated.
  • Possesses a surgically implanted electronic device (i.e., pacemaker).
  • Serious mental health illness such as dementia or schizophrenia; psychiatric hospitalization in the past two years.
  • Participation in any other investigational study within 30 days prior to consent and throughout study participation.
  • Subject who, in the opinion of the investigator, is not an appropriate candidate for the study.

Treatment and study plan

Renuvion APR System

Device

The Apyx Medical Corporation Renuvion/J-Plasma helium plasma family of products has received FDA clearance under 510(k) numbers K191542, K192867 for the cutting, coagulation, and ablation of soft tissue.

Primary outcomes

  1. Evaluation of Change Between Baseline and Follow-up Images as Determined by a Masked, Qualitative Assessment of Photographs at 90-days and 180-days Post-treatment Compared to Baseline.

    Time frame: Day 90, Day 180

    Three experienced, blinded photographic reviewers performed a qualitative analysis/review of pre-treatment and post-treatment sets of images at 90-days and 180-days post-treatment compared to baseline for each subject. Images were provided in a blinded and randomized order. Each blinded reviewer choose which set of images were the post-treated Renuvion images of the labia. Change was assessed as success with success being the correct identification of treated labia images by at least 2 of the 3 reviewers.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Analysis of Morphometric Labia Measurements at D180.

    Time frame: Day 180

    Analysis by anatomical measurements of the labia majora and minora at D180.

  2. Analysis of Labia Protrusion (Distance of the Lateral Edge of the Labia Minora From That of the Labia Majora Rather Than the Introitus) at Baseline, D30, D90, and D180.

    Time frame: Day 30, Day 90, Day 180

    MOTAKEF scale of labia protrusion, Type I-A: Less than 2cm, Type II-A: From 2cm to 4cm, Type II-C: From 2cm to 4cm, Type II-AI: From 4cm to 6 cm, Type VI-A: Greater than 6 cm. The greater the class the greater area of protrusion of labia minora past the labia majora. An "A" is added for asymmetry and a "C" for involvement of the clitoral hood.

  3. Analysis of Hypertrophy of the Labia Minora (Hipertrofia de Ninfas) at Baseline, D30, D90, and D180

    Time frame: Day 30, Day 90, Day 180

    Hipertrofia de Ninfas scale of hypertrophy; Type I (Less than 2cm), Type II (2-4cm), Type III (4-6cm), Type IV (<6cm). The lower the type the better the outcome.

  4. The Subject Will Complete a Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire (PSQ) at the Day 180 Follow-up Visit.

    Time frame: Day 180

    The subjects completed a Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire (PSQ) at the Day 180 follow-up visit. The subject completed this assessment while referring to baseline photos, current photos, and a hand mirror.

  5. During Study Treatment, the Subject's Pain Levels Will be Monitored Using the 11-point Numeric Rating Scale (NRS).

    Time frame: Post-Treatment, Day 1, Day 14, Day 30, Day 90, Day 180

    During study treatment, the subject's pain levels were monitored using the 11-point Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). The average pain score for the entire region treated was recorded. Pain scores will be recorded at all follow-up visits. NRS 11-point Scale where 0 is no pain and 10 is most pain.

  6. The Principal Investigator, Sub-investigator or Qualified Clinician Delegated by the Principal Investigator, Will Complete a Bilateral Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS) Assessing Overall Aesthetic Improvement in the Treatment Area.

    Time frame: Day 30, Day 90, Day 180

    The Principal Investigator, sub-investigator or qualified clinician delegated by the principal investigator, completed a bilateral GAIS assessing overall aesthetic improvement in the treatment area at Day 30, Day 90, and Day 180 post-treatment.

    Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale: Very Much Improved, Much Improved, Improved, No Change, Worse, Much Worse, Very Much Worse

  7. The Subject Will Complete a GAIS Assessing Overall Aesthetic Improvement in the Treatment Area.

    Time frame: Day 30, Day 90, Day 180

    The subject completed a GAIS assessing overall aesthetic improvement in the treatment area at Day 30, Day 90, and Day 180 post-treatment.

    Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale: Very Much Improved, Much Improved, Improved, No Change, Worse, Much Worse, Very Much Worse

  8. The Subject Will Complete a Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) to Assess the Sexual Function to Evaluate the Impact of Treatment to the Labia.

    Time frame: Baseline, Day 90, Day 180

    Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) evaluation which measures desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, and pain, was administered at baseline, Day 90, and Day 180; 5 Answers available per question. The individual domain scores and full-scale score of the FSFI are derived by the computational formula. Response options for questions were: 0=no sexual activity, 5=almost always or always, 4=most times (more than half the time), 3=sometimes (about half the time), 2=a few times (less than half the time), 1=almost never or never. Individual domain scores are obtained by adding the scores of the individual items that comprise the domain and multiplying the sum by the specified domain factor. The full-scale score is obtained by adding the six domain scores with potential ranges from 2 to 36.

  9. The Subject Will Complete a Genital Appearance Satisfaction (GAS) at Baseline, 90, and 180-day Follow-up Visits

    Time frame: Baseline, Day 90, Day 180

    The Genital Appearance Satisfaction (GAS) scale was used to assess the satisfaction of subjects with their genital appearance following treatment to the labia at baseline, Day 90, and Day 180. The higher the GAS score reveals the greater dissatisfaction. Response options for each section of questions were Never (score 3), Sometimes (score 2), Often (score 1), Always (score 0). Question response values were added together for a final score for each participant. The best response would be 0 (no dissatisfaction). The worse response would be 30 (dissatisfaction across all questions).

  10. Analysis of Days Until Subject Was Comfortable Returning to Sex.

    Time frame: Post-Treatment, Day 1, Day 14, Day 30, Day 90, Day 180

    Subjects report the number of days until they feel comfortable returning to sex.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Apyx Medical

Industry

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Apr 12, 2022
Registry last updated
Dec 23, 2025

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