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NCT Number: NCT04065711

Study of the Soliton Rapid Acoustic Pulse (RAP) Device for the Treatment of Cellulite

To evaluate the safety, and efficacy of Soliton's Rapid Acoustic Pulse (RAP) device for the temporary improvement in the appearance of cellulite.

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Key information

Age range

18 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Clear Dermatology and Aesthetics Center Investigate MD, Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

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About this study

Multi-site clinical study to evaluate the safety, efficacy and tolerability of Soliton's Rapid Acoustic Pulse (RAP) device fo the temporary improvement in the appearance of cellulite.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Female ages 18-50 years
  • Seeking treatment of cellulite in the thigh and/or buttock areas
  • Area of severe cellulite on the thigh and/or buttock with an average simplified Cellulite Severity Scale at Baseline ≥ 4.0 (Table 2)
  • Having at least one dimple, or ridge-depression, in the treatment area, with a depth of approximately 5 mm or greater.
  • Stable weight nominally +/- 5% for at least the past 6 months.
  • Body Mass Index (B.M.I.) is ≤ 30
  • Participant will not have had invasive or energy based cellulite treatments (liposuction, subcision, RF, laser, ESWT, etc.) for the prior 12 months.
  • Participant will not have used topical based cellulite treatments for prior 6 months and will not use during the trial.
  • Will not undergo any other cellulite treatments for a period of 12 months following RAP treatment.
  • Participant is willing to participate in study and adhere to follow-up schedule
  • Participant is able to read and comprehend English
  • Participant has completed the Informed Consent Form

Exclusion criteria

  • Participant is unwilling to have research photos taken of treatment areas in the presence of Sponsor's researchers.
  • Participant is unwilling to have RAP treatment provided in the presence of Sponsor's researchers.
  • Participant is pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the duration of the study.
  • Has atrophic scars, or has a history of atrophic scars or keloids.
  • Tattoo or former tattoo at or near treatment area.
  • Metal or plastic implants in the area of the treatment (vascular stent, or implants in the hips, knees, etc.).
  • Active electronic implants such as pacemakers, defibrillators, cochlear implants, nerve/brain stimulators, drug pump, etc.
  • Medical disorder that would hinder the wound healing or immune response (no blood disorder, inflammatory disease, etc.).
  • History of coagulopathy(ies) and/or on anticoagulant medication.
  • Skin disorders (skin infections or rashes, extensive scarring, psoriasis, etc.) in the treatment area.
  • Current smoker.
  • Any surgical procedure in the prior 3 months, or planned during the duration of the study.

Treatment and study plan

Soliton's Rapid Acoustic Pulse (RAP)

Device

Treatment for the temporary improvement in the appearance of cellulite.

Primary outcomes

  1. Procedure Safety- All treated participants are free from unexpected adverse events

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    The primary objective is to demonstrate freedom from unexpected adverse

    events (UAEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs) directly attributable to the RAP device or treatment.

Secondary outcomes

  1. RAP treatment effectiveness

    Time frame: 12 weeks, 26 weeks and 52 weeks

    To demonstrate temporary improvement in the appearance of cellulite as determined by blinded independent physician assessment (IPA) correctly identifying the 12-week post-treatment photographs from randomly placed side-by-side comparison of before and after photographs.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Soliton

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

Multi-Center Study of the Soliton Rapid Acoustic Pulse (RAP) Device for the Treatment of Cellulite

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Aug 22, 2019
Registry last updated
Sep 22, 2021

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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