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NCT Number: NCT00618618

Phase 2 Study of Deoxycholic Acid Injection (ATX-101) for the Reduction of Submental Fat

Phase 2 trial to evaluate the safety and potential efficacy of one concentration of deoxycholic acid injection, given in three dosing paradigms, compared to placebo for the reduction of submental fat (fat beneath the chin).

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Key information

Conditions

Moderate or Severe Submental Fullness Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases Immune System Diseases Immunoproliferative Disorders Lymphatic Diseases Lymphoma Lymphoma, Follicular Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoproliferative Disorders Neoplasms Neoplasms by Histologic Type

Age range

25 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 2

Primary location

Investigational Site, Toorak, Victoria, Australia

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Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Submental fat that was considered undesirable by the subject and graded by the investigator as 2 or 3 using the submental fat (SMF) rating scale
  • Good general health
  • Signed informed consent

Exclusion criteria

  • History of any treatment in the neck or chin area
  • Loose skin or prominent platysmal bands in the neck or chin area
  • Recent treatment with anticoagulants
  • Presence of clinically significant health problems

Treatment and study plan

Deoxycholic acid Injection

Drug

Formulated as an injectable solution containing deoxycholic acid at a concentration of 10 mg/mL.

Other names: ATX-101

Placebo

Drug

Primary outcomes

  1. Number of Participants With Adverse Events

    Time frame: From the first dose of study drug until 12 weeks after the last dose (up to 24 weeks after first treatment).

    The investigator determined the relationship of each adverse event to the administration of study drug.

    Severity of adverse events was determined using the following scale:

    • Mild: The participant is aware of a sign or symptom, but it is easily tolerated
    • Moderate: Discomfort or interference with usual activity
    • Severe: Incapacitating, with inability to engage in usual activity.

    A serious AE (SAE) was defined as an event that may constitute a significant medical hazard or side-effect, regardless of the investigator or sponsor's opinion regarding relatedness to study material. Serious events included, but were not limited to, any event that:

    • was fatal
    • was life-threatening
    • required inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization
    • resulted in persistent or significant disability/incapacity
    • was a congenital anomaly/birth defect
    • other significant medical hazard

  2. Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Changes From Baseline in Laboratory Values, Weight, Vital Signs, and Physical Examinations

    Time frame: From the first dose of study drug until 12 weeks after the last dose (up to 24 weeks after first treatment).

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change From Baseline in Submental Fat (SMF) Rating Scale Score

    Time frame: Baseline and 4 weeks after last treatment (up to 16 weeks after first dose)

    The SMF rating scale score is based on the investigator's clinical evaluation of the participant, where submental fullness is scored on a 5-point ordinal scale (0-4) with 0 = absent, 1 = mild, 2 = moderate, 3 = severe, and 4 = extreme.

    A negative change from Baseline indicates improvement.

  2. Change From Baseline in Subject Satisfaction With Appearance Rating Scale

    Time frame: Baseline and 4 weeks after last treatment (up to 16 weeks after first dose)

    The Subject Satisfaction with Appearance Rating Scale assesses participants' satisfaction with their appearance in association with the face and chin on a 7-point scale from 0 to 6 where 0 = Extremely dissatisfied, 1 = Dissatisfied, 2 = Slightly dissatisfied, 3 = Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied, 4 = Slightly satisfied, 5 = Satisfied and 6 = Extremely satisfied.

    A positive change from Baseline indicates improvement.

  3. Percentage of Participants With a Response in the Subject Global Improvement Rating

    Time frame: 4 weeks after last treatment (up to 16 weeks after first dose)

    Participants were asked to rate their total improvement or worsening in the appearance and physical feeling of their chin and neck area since before they received study treatment, whether or not they believed it was due to study treatment or to any other cause.

    0 = Very much worse, 1 = Much worse, 2 = Minimally worse, 3 = No change, 4 = Minimally improved, 5 = Much improved, 6 = Very much improved.

    Response is defined as any improvement, ie, a global improvement rating of 4, 5, or 6.

  4. Percentage of Participants With an SMF Response

    Time frame: Baseline and 4 weeks after last treatment (up to 16 weeks after first dose)

    Response is defined as a participant with at least a 1-grade improvement in SMF Rating Scale score at Week 16 from Baseline. The SMF rating scale score is based on the investigator's clinical evaluation of the participant, where submental fullness is scored on a 5-point ordinal scale (0-4) with 0 = absent, 1 = mild, 2 = moderate, 3 = severe, and 4 = extreme.

  5. Change From Baseline in Skin Laxity Rating

    Time frame: Baseline and Week 4, Week 8, Week 12, Week 16 (4 weeks after last treatment) and Week 24 (12 weeks after last treatment)

    Skin laxity assessment was based on clinical evaluation and palpation of the submental area on the following scale:

    1 = no laxity; 2 = minimal laxity; 3 = moderate laxity; 4 = very lax. A negative change from Baseline indicates improvement.

  6. Change From Baseline to Each Visit in Submental Fat (SMF) Rating Scale Score

    Time frame: Baseline and Week 4, Week 8, Week 12, Week 16 (4 weeks after last treatment) and Week 24 (12 weeks after last treatment)

    The SMF rating scale score is based on the investigator's clinical evaluation of the participant, where submental fullness is scored on a 5-point ordinal scale (0-4) with 0 = absent, 1 = mild, 2 = moderate, 3 = severe, and 4 = extreme.

    A negative change from Baseline indicates improvement.

  7. Change From Baseline in the Cervicomental Angle

    Time frame: Baseline and 4 weeks after last treatment (up to 16 weeks after first dose)

    The cervicomental angle was measured using a profile view photograph obtained at each visit. A goniometer was used to determine the angle. Cervicomental angle measurements less than 80 degrees are excluded, due to error in measurement.

  8. Visual Analogue Scale Pain Intensity Rating

    Time frame: Approximately 60 minutes after completion of each treatment session at Week 0, Week 4, Week 8 and Week 12

    Participants rated pain associated with the submental area on a 100 mm horizontal axis ranging from 0 (no pain) to 100 (most severe pain possible)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Kythera Biopharmaceuticals

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

Phase 2, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group Study of the Safety and Efficacy of ATX-101 (Sodium Deoxycholate for Injection) Given by Three Dosing Paradigms for the Reduction of Localized Subcutaneous Fat in the Submental Area

Important dates

Study start
2008
Primary completion
2008
Study completion
2008
First posted
Feb 20, 2008
Registry last updated
Jul 14, 2015

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