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UltraShape Device for Non-Invasive Fat Reduction in the Male Breast (Pseudogynecomastia)

Primary Purpose

Gynecomastia, Male Breast Enlargement

Status
Withdrawn
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
UltraShape focused ultrasound device
Sponsored by
Syneron Medical
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Gynecomastia focused on measuring ultrasound, fat

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 70 Years (Adult, Older Adult)MaleAccepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Signed informed consent to participate in the study
  2. Male subjects, 18 -70 years of age at the time of enrollment
  3. BMI interval: BMI ≥ 22 and ≤30 (normal to overweight, but not obese)
  4. Fat thickness of at least 1.5 cm in the treated area (breast) as measured by calibrated caliper.
  5. Subject has clearly visible, palpable, excess fatty tissue in their breast area, and minimal fibrous tissue.
  6. Subject agrees to maintain their weight (i.e., within 3% weight change) by not making any major changes in their diet or lifestyle during the course of the study.
  7. General good health confirmed by medical history and skin examination of the treated area.
  8. Willing to follow the treatment and follow-up schedule and post-treatment care instructions.
  9. Willing to have photographs and images taken of the treated areas to be used, de-identified in evaluations, publications and presentations.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. History of hypertension, ischemic heart disease, valvular heart disease, congestive heart failure, pacemaker/defibrillator.
  2. Known hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus, hepatitis, liver disease, HIV positive status, blood coagulopathy or excessive bleeding, autoimmune or connective tissue disease.
  3. Having or undergoing any form of treatment for active cancer, or having a history of skin cancer or any other cancer in the areas to be treated, including presence of malignant or pre-malignant pigmented lesions.
  4. Having any active electrical implant anywhere in the body, such as a pacemaker or an internal defibrillator.
  5. Having a permanent implant in the treated area, such as metal plates or an injected chemical substance such as silicone.
  6. Having undergone any other surgery in the treated areas within 12 months of treatment or during the study, including liposuction.
  7. Previous body contouring procedures in the treatment area within 12 months.
  8. History of skin disease in the treatment area, known tendency to form keloids or poor wound healing.
  9. Suffering from significant skin conditions in the treated areas or inflammatory skin conditions, including, but not limited to, open lacerations or abrasions and active cold sores or herpes sores prior to treatment (duration of resolution as per the Investigator's discretion) or during the treatment course.
  10. Skin lesions in the treatment area other than simple nevi on physical examination (e.g., atypical nevus, tattoo, abrasions) including depressed scars in the treatment area.
  11. Very poor skin quality (i.e., severe laxity) according to the investigator decision.
  12. Obesity (BMI >30).
  13. Unstable weight within the last 6 months (i.e., 3% weight change in the prior six months).
  14. Inability to comply with circumference measurement procedure (e.g., inability to hold breath for the required duration).
  15. Fat thickness lower than 2.5 cm after strapping at the treated area.
  16. Participation in another clinical study involving same anatomical areas within the last 6 months (or 30 days in case different anatomical areas were treated in previous trial/s).
  17. As per the Investigator's discretion, any physical or mental condition which might make it unsafe for the subject to participate in this study.
  18. Personal history of previous breast malignancy.
  19. Subject is taking any medication which could cause abnormal breast enlargement - including but not limited to: digoxin, furosemide, gonadotropins, clomiphene, phenytoin, and exogenous testosterone, ketoconazole, metronidazole, alkylating agents, cisplatin, spironolactone, cimetidine, flutamide, finasteride, etomidate, isonicotinic acid hydrazide, methyldopa, busulfan, tricyclic antidepressants, diazepam, penicillamine, omeprazole, phenothiazines, calcium channel blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors.
  20. Subject has history of the following medical conditions: Klinefelter syndrome, Congenital anorchia, Testicular trauma, Testicular torsion, Viral orchitis, Kallmann syndrome , Pituitary tumors, Malignancies that increase the serum level of hCG (eg, large cell lung cancer, gastric carcinoma, renal cell carcinoma, hepatoma), Renal failure, Hyperthyroidism, Malnutrition, Androgen insensitivity syndrome, Five-alpha-reductase deficiency syndrome.

Sites / Locations

    Arms of the Study

    Arm 1

    Arm 2

    Arm Type

    Experimental

    Experimental

    Arm Label

    Unilateral UltraShape treatment

    Bilateral UltraShape treatment

    Arm Description

    One side of the chest (left or right breast) will be treated with the UltraShape focused ultrasound device, while the opposite will serve as an untreated control.

    Both sides of the chest (right and left breasts) will be treated with the UltraShape focused ultrasound device.

    Outcomes

    Primary Outcome Measures

    Reduction in breast fat thickness after 3 treatments compared to baseline
    Average reduction in breast fat thickness after 3 treatments compared to baseline, as measured by ultrasound imaging

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    Reduction in breast fat thickness on treated side compared to control side
    Average reduction in breast fat thickness on treated side compared to control side, as measured by ultrasound imaging (Arm 1 only)
    Reduction in breast/chest circumference after 3 treatments compared to baseline
    Average reduction in breast/chest circumference after 3 treatments compared to baseline, as measured by measuring tape (Arm 2 only)
    Reduction in breast fat thickness compared to baseline
    Average reduction in breast fat thickness compared to baseline, as measured by skin caliper
    Reduction in breast fat thickness on treated side compared to control side
    Average reduction in breast fat thickness on treated side compared to control side, as measured by skin caliper (Arm 1 only)

    Full Information

    First Posted
    March 13, 2016
    Last Updated
    August 22, 2018
    Sponsor
    Syneron Medical
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    1. Study Identification

    Unique Protocol Identification Number
    NCT02711605
    Brief Title
    UltraShape Device for Non-Invasive Fat Reduction in the Male Breast (Pseudogynecomastia)
    Official Title
    Clinical Evaluation of the UltraShape Device for Non-Invasive Fat Reduction in the Male Breast (Pseudogynecomastia)
    Study Type
    Interventional

    2. Study Status

    Record Verification Date
    August 2018
    Overall Recruitment Status
    Withdrawn
    Why Stopped
    Study never got underway due to sponsor re-organization.
    Study Start Date
    March 13, 2016 (Actual)
    Primary Completion Date
    December 6, 2017 (Actual)
    Study Completion Date
    December 6, 2017 (Actual)

    3. Sponsor/Collaborators

    Responsible Party, by Official Title
    Sponsor
    Name of the Sponsor
    Syneron Medical

    4. Oversight

    Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
    No
    Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
    Yes
    Data Monitoring Committee
    No

    5. Study Description

    Brief Summary
    Male volunteers who suffer from Pseudogynecomastia and seek noninvasive breast fat reduction will be enrolled into two arms to receive three biweekly UltraShape treatments.
    Detailed Description
    Up to 40 adult male volunteers, who suffer from Pseudogynecomastia, and seek noninvasive breast fat reduction will be enrolled at up to three investigational sites. Eligible subject will be divided into one of the two treatment arms: Arm 1: Subjects will be treated on one side of the breast, while the opposite side will serve as control - Up to 20 subjects; Arm 2: Subjects will be treated on both sides of the breast - Up to 20 subjects. Subjects will receive 3 bi-weekly treatments (at 2-week intervals) with the UltraShape device. Subjects will return for 3 follow-up visits post last treatment (Tx.3): four weeks follow-up (4wk FU), eight weeks follow-up (8wk FU) and 12 weeks follow-up (12wk FU) for total expected study duration of 16 weeks.

    6. Conditions and Keywords

    Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
    Gynecomastia, Male Breast Enlargement
    Keywords
    ultrasound, fat

    7. Study Design

    Primary Purpose
    Treatment
    Study Phase
    Not Applicable
    Interventional Study Model
    Parallel Assignment
    Masking
    Outcomes Assessor
    Allocation
    Randomized
    Enrollment
    0 (Actual)

    8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

    Arm Title
    Unilateral UltraShape treatment
    Arm Type
    Experimental
    Arm Description
    One side of the chest (left or right breast) will be treated with the UltraShape focused ultrasound device, while the opposite will serve as an untreated control.
    Arm Title
    Bilateral UltraShape treatment
    Arm Type
    Experimental
    Arm Description
    Both sides of the chest (right and left breasts) will be treated with the UltraShape focused ultrasound device.
    Intervention Type
    Device
    Intervention Name(s)
    UltraShape focused ultrasound device
    Other Intervention Name(s)
    Contour I
    Intervention Description
    3 biweekly focused ultrasound treatments to the male chest with UltraShape.
    Primary Outcome Measure Information:
    Title
    Reduction in breast fat thickness after 3 treatments compared to baseline
    Description
    Average reduction in breast fat thickness after 3 treatments compared to baseline, as measured by ultrasound imaging
    Time Frame
    12 weeks after 3rd treatment (16 weeks)
    Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
    Title
    Reduction in breast fat thickness on treated side compared to control side
    Description
    Average reduction in breast fat thickness on treated side compared to control side, as measured by ultrasound imaging (Arm 1 only)
    Time Frame
    12 weeks after 3rd treatment (16 weeks)
    Title
    Reduction in breast/chest circumference after 3 treatments compared to baseline
    Description
    Average reduction in breast/chest circumference after 3 treatments compared to baseline, as measured by measuring tape (Arm 2 only)
    Time Frame
    At 4-week, 8-week and 12-week follow-ups
    Title
    Reduction in breast fat thickness compared to baseline
    Description
    Average reduction in breast fat thickness compared to baseline, as measured by skin caliper
    Time Frame
    At 4-week, 8-week and 12-week follow-ups
    Title
    Reduction in breast fat thickness on treated side compared to control side
    Description
    Average reduction in breast fat thickness on treated side compared to control side, as measured by skin caliper (Arm 1 only)
    Time Frame
    At 4-week, 8-week and 12-week follow-ups
    Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures:
    Title
    Number of participants with adverse events
    Description
    The number of adverse events, severity, intervention and outcome, as reported on adverse event forms
    Time Frame
    through study duration up to 1 year

    10. Eligibility

    Sex
    Male
    Minimum Age & Unit of Time
    18 Years
    Maximum Age & Unit of Time
    70 Years
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers
    Eligibility Criteria
    Inclusion Criteria: Signed informed consent to participate in the study Male subjects, 18 -70 years of age at the time of enrollment BMI interval: BMI ≥ 22 and ≤30 (normal to overweight, but not obese) Fat thickness of at least 1.5 cm in the treated area (breast) as measured by calibrated caliper. Subject has clearly visible, palpable, excess fatty tissue in their breast area, and minimal fibrous tissue. Subject agrees to maintain their weight (i.e., within 3% weight change) by not making any major changes in their diet or lifestyle during the course of the study. General good health confirmed by medical history and skin examination of the treated area. Willing to follow the treatment and follow-up schedule and post-treatment care instructions. Willing to have photographs and images taken of the treated areas to be used, de-identified in evaluations, publications and presentations. Exclusion Criteria: History of hypertension, ischemic heart disease, valvular heart disease, congestive heart failure, pacemaker/defibrillator. Known hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus, hepatitis, liver disease, HIV positive status, blood coagulopathy or excessive bleeding, autoimmune or connective tissue disease. Having or undergoing any form of treatment for active cancer, or having a history of skin cancer or any other cancer in the areas to be treated, including presence of malignant or pre-malignant pigmented lesions. Having any active electrical implant anywhere in the body, such as a pacemaker or an internal defibrillator. Having a permanent implant in the treated area, such as metal plates or an injected chemical substance such as silicone. Having undergone any other surgery in the treated areas within 12 months of treatment or during the study, including liposuction. Previous body contouring procedures in the treatment area within 12 months. History of skin disease in the treatment area, known tendency to form keloids or poor wound healing. Suffering from significant skin conditions in the treated areas or inflammatory skin conditions, including, but not limited to, open lacerations or abrasions and active cold sores or herpes sores prior to treatment (duration of resolution as per the Investigator's discretion) or during the treatment course. Skin lesions in the treatment area other than simple nevi on physical examination (e.g., atypical nevus, tattoo, abrasions) including depressed scars in the treatment area. Very poor skin quality (i.e., severe laxity) according to the investigator decision. Obesity (BMI >30). Unstable weight within the last 6 months (i.e., 3% weight change in the prior six months). Inability to comply with circumference measurement procedure (e.g., inability to hold breath for the required duration). Fat thickness lower than 2.5 cm after strapping at the treated area. Participation in another clinical study involving same anatomical areas within the last 6 months (or 30 days in case different anatomical areas were treated in previous trial/s). As per the Investigator's discretion, any physical or mental condition which might make it unsafe for the subject to participate in this study. Personal history of previous breast malignancy. Subject is taking any medication which could cause abnormal breast enlargement - including but not limited to: digoxin, furosemide, gonadotropins, clomiphene, phenytoin, and exogenous testosterone, ketoconazole, metronidazole, alkylating agents, cisplatin, spironolactone, cimetidine, flutamide, finasteride, etomidate, isonicotinic acid hydrazide, methyldopa, busulfan, tricyclic antidepressants, diazepam, penicillamine, omeprazole, phenothiazines, calcium channel blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. Subject has history of the following medical conditions: Klinefelter syndrome, Congenital anorchia, Testicular trauma, Testicular torsion, Viral orchitis, Kallmann syndrome , Pituitary tumors, Malignancies that increase the serum level of hCG (eg, large cell lung cancer, gastric carcinoma, renal cell carcinoma, hepatoma), Renal failure, Hyperthyroidism, Malnutrition, Androgen insensitivity syndrome, Five-alpha-reductase deficiency syndrome.
    Overall Study Officials:
    First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
    Shlomit Mann, MA
    Organizational Affiliation
    Syneron Medical
    Official's Role
    Study Director

    12. IPD Sharing Statement

    Plan to Share IPD
    Undecided
    Citations:
    PubMed Identifier
    17457840
    Citation
    Moreno-Moraga J, Valero-Altes T, Riquelme AM, Isarria-Marcosy MI, de la Torre JR. Body contouring by non-invasive transdermal focused ultrasound. Lasers Surg Med. 2007 Apr;39(4):315-23. doi: 10.1002/lsm.20478.
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