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CompletedNCT02298322Updated Sep 24, 2020Results posted

Subcutaneous Fat Reduction in the Submental Area

An interventional study of CoolSculpting System in Body Fat Disorder, sponsored by Zeltiq Aesthetics. Completed at 3 sites in United States. Open to participants aged 22 Years to 65 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2020-09-24.

Sponsored by Zeltiq Aesthetics · Not applicable, Interventional, and Other

Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
60
Allocation
Not applicable
Ages
22 Years to 65 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

Study to Evaluate Non-Invasive Subcutaneous Fat Reduction in the Submental Area using Cryolipolysis.

Healthy adult men and women with submental skin fold thickness > 1cm who desire reduction of submental fat.

Read the detailed description

Non-invasive treatment for subcutaneous fat reduction in the submental area.

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Conditions studied

  • Body Fat Disorder
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In context

Lipid Metabolism Disorders

180 studies on the registry are indexed under Lipid Metabolism Disorders; 33 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 60 is above the median of 51 across 136 interventional studies indexed under Lipid Metabolism Disorders.

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Lead sponsor

Zeltiq Aesthetics is the lead sponsor of 39 studies on the registry; none are open to participants now.

Of its 29 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 29 (100%) have results posted.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
22 Years to 65 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

  • Male or female subjects > 22 years of age and \< 65 years of age.
  • Submental skin fold thickness > 1cm (measured by caliper).
  • No weight change exceeding 5% of body weight in the preceding month.
  • Agreement to maintain his/her weight (i.e., within 5%) by not making any major changes in diet or exercise routine during the course of the study.
  • Subject has signed a written informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Skin laxity in the neck or chin area for which reduction in submental fat may, in the opinion of the investigator, result in an unacceptable aesthetic result.
  • Prominent platysmal bands at rest which may interfere with assessment of submental fat
  • Evidence of any cause of enlargement in the submental area other than localized subcutaneous fat, such as swollen lymph nodes or ptotic submandibular glands.
  • Significant enlargement on the anterior neck that may prevent the proper placement of the applicator e.g. enlarged thyroid glands.
  • Treatment with dermal fillers, radiofrequency or laser procedures, or chemical peels in the neck or chin area (below the mandible) within the past 6 months.
  • Botulinum toxin or other aesthetic drug injections within the neck or chin area (below the mandible) within the past 6 months.
  • History of facial nerve paresis or paralysis (such as Bell's palsy).
  • History of a fat reduction procedure (e.g., liposuction, surgery, lipolytic agents, etc.) or implant in or adjacent to the area of intended treatment.
  • History of prior neck surgery, or prior surgery in the area of intended treatment.
  • Current dental infection.
  • Known history of cryoglobulinemia, cold urticaria, or paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria.
  • Known history of Raynaud's disease, or any known condition with a response to cold exposure that limits blood flow to the skin.
  • History of bleeding disorder or is taking any medication that in the investigator's opinion may increase the subject's risk of bruising.
  • Currently taking or has taken diet pills or weight control supplements within the past month.
  • Any dermatological conditions, such as scars in the location of the treatment area that may interfere with the treatment or evaluation.
  • Active implanted device such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, or drug delivery system.
  • Pregnant or intending to become pregnant in the next 6 months.
  • Lactating or has been lactating in the past 6 months.
  • Unable or unwilling to comply with the study requirements.
  • Currently enrolled in a clinical study of an unapproved 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.
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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Other
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
60 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    CoolSculpting Treatment

    The intervention is the CoolSculpting System.

    Device: CoolSculpting System

Interventions

  • DeviceCoolSculpting System
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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Safety of CoolScupting in the Submental Area

    Safety of the Zeltiq CoolSculpting device will be assessed by measuring the incidence of device- and/or procedure-related adverse events. Adverse event reports are collected from the time of enrollment through the 12 week follow-up visit.

    Time frame: Time of enrollment through12 week post-final treatment follow-up

  2. Percentage of Correct Identification of Pre-treatment Photographs

    Change in the treated vs. untreated areas will be assessed by observation of changes in surface contour and/or fat volume by an independent photo review of pre-treatment and post-treatment images of the treated areas. Reviewers will be practicing dermatologists or plastic surgeons. All reviewers will be blinded to post-treatment vs. baseline untreated area. The order in which images will be presented will be randomized; for each subject placement of the baseline, pre-treatment image will be randomized for each pair of subject images. Reviewers will be asked to select the baseline photos for each subject photo series and record selections on a data collection form. Criteria for evaluable photos for the purposes of the independent review: subject completed treatment regimen; subject has complete set of baseline photos; subject has a complete set of post-treatment photos; photos were taken using Zeltiq standard procedure.

    Time frame: 12 week post-final-treatment

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in the Fat Layer of the Treated Area as Measured by Ultrasound

    Change in the fat layer thickness will be calculated by comparison of pre-treatment and 16 week post-treatment ultrasound measurements taken in the area treated with the device. The Sponsor's standardized techniques for obtaining ultrasound imaging will be used. Results indicate the fat layer reduction in cm.

    Time frame: 12 weeks post-final treatment

  2. Subject Satisfaction With CoolScupting in the Submental Area

    Subject satisfaction as assessed by questionnaires administered at 12 weeks post-final treatment. The questionnaire will ask the subject about their treatment experience and the efficacy of the treatment.

    Time frame: 12 weeks post-final treatment

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Results

Posted Sep 24, 2020

Participant flow

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneCoolSculpting Treatment
Started60
Completed60
Not completed0

Outcome measures

PrimarySafety of CoolScupting in the Submental Area

Safety of the Zeltiq CoolSculpting device will be assessed by measuring the incidence of device- and/or procedure-related adverse events. Adverse event reports are collected from the time of enrollment through the 12 week follow-up visit.

Time frame:
Time of enrollment through12 week post-final treatment follow-up
Reported as:
Number · incidence of device- and/or procedure AE
Safety of CoolScupting in the Submental Area
incidence of device- and/or procedure AECoolSculpting Treatment
Safety of CoolScupting in the Submental Area4
PrimaryPercentage of Correct Identification of Pre-treatment Photographs

Change in the treated vs. untreated areas will be assessed by observation of changes in surface contour and/or fat volume by an independent photo review of pre-treatment and post-treatment images of the treated areas. Reviewers will be practicing dermatologists or plastic surgeons. All reviewers will be blinded to post-treatment vs. baseline untreated area. The order in which images will be presented will be randomized; for each subject placement of the baseline, pre-treatment image will be randomized for each pair of subject images. Reviewers will be asked to select the baseline photos for each subject photo series and record selections on a data collection form. Criteria for evaluable photos for the purposes of the independent review: subject completed treatment regimen; subject has complete set of baseline photos; subject has a complete set of post-treatment photos; photos were taken using Zeltiq standard procedure.

Time frame:
12 week post-final-treatment
Reported as:
Number · percentage of correcty identified photos
Percentage of Correct Identification of Pre-treatment Photographs
percentage of correcty identified photosCoolSculpting Treatment
Percentage of Correct Identification of Pre-treatment Photographs91.4
Statistical analysis
  • CoolSculpting Treatment · t-test, 1 sided · p = <0.0001 · Sucess proportion: 91.4 · 95% CI 86.2 to 95.1
SecondaryChange in the Fat Layer of the Treated Area as Measured by Ultrasound

Change in the fat layer thickness will be calculated by comparison of pre-treatment and 16 week post-treatment ultrasound measurements taken in the area treated with the device. The Sponsor's standardized techniques for obtaining ultrasound imaging will be used. Results indicate the fat layer reduction in cm.

Time frame:
12 weeks post-final treatment
Reported as:
Mean · cm fat layer reduction post-procedure
Change in the Fat Layer of the Treated Area as Measured by Ultrasound
cm fat layer reduction post-procedureCoolSculpting Treatment
Change in the Fat Layer of the Treated Area as Measured by Ultrasound-0.20 ± 0.19
SecondarySubject Satisfaction With CoolScupting in the Submental Area

Subject satisfaction as assessed by questionnaires administered at 12 weeks post-final treatment. The questionnaire will ask the subject about their treatment experience and the efficacy of the treatment.

Time frame:
12 weeks post-final treatment
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Subject Satisfaction With CoolScupting in the Submental Area
ParticipantsCoolSculpting Treatment
Visible/Very Visible Fat Reduction46
Satisfied/VerySatisfied with CoolSculpting50
Procedure was Very Comfortable/Comfortable45
Strongly Agree/Agree Procedure made more youthful30
Strongly Agree/Agree chin looked more toned45
Strongly Agree/Agree appearance has improved46
Effect from procedure More Than Expected/Expected40
Would recommend procedure to a friend48
Feel less self-conscious about chin fat43

Adverse events

Collected over Adverse event data was collected from enrollment through the 12-week final follow-up visit.. Non-serious events are listed at a 0% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
CoolSculpting Treatment0/60 (0%)2/60 (3.3%)15/60 (25%)
Most frequent serious events
Most frequent serious events
EventCoolSculpting Treatment
Food poisoningGastrointestinal disorders1/60
Skin CancerNeoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)1/60
Most frequent other events
Showing 10 of 16
Most frequent other events
EventCoolSculpting Treatment
ColdGeneral disorders5/60
Prolonged erythemaSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders2/60
Pinched nerveMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders1/60
Upper respiratory infectionInfections and infestations1/60
InfluenzaInfections and infestations1/60
Broken fingerMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders1/60
PneumoniaInfections and infestations1/60
Torn meniscusMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders1/60
HivesGeneral disorders1/60
Urinary tract infectionInfections and infestations1/60

Baseline characteristics

Subjects treated with CoolSculpting for subcutaneous fat reduction in the submental area

Age, Categorical
Age, Categorical(Participants)CoolSculpting Treatment
<=18 years0
Between 18 and 65 years60
>=65 years0
Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)CoolSculpting Treatment
Mean49.3 (25 to 61)
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)CoolSculpting Treatment
Female48
Male12
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)(Participants)CoolSculpting Treatment
Hispanic or Latino5
Not Hispanic or Latino55
Unknown or Not Reported0
Region of Enrollment
Region of Enrollment(participants)CoolSculpting Treatment
United States60
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Study locations

3 sites
  • Laser & Skin Surgery Center of Northern California
    Sacramento, California 95816, United States
  • Zel Skin & Laser Specialists
    Edina, Minnesota 55424, United States
  • EpiCentre Skin and Laser Center
    Plano, Texas 75024, United States
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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Sep 24, 2020, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT02298322
Lead sponsor
Zeltiq Aesthetics
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Nov 21, 2014
Start date
Nov 11, 2014
Primary completion
Aug 2, 2015
Completion
Aug 2, 2015
Results posted
Sep 24, 2020
Last update
Sep 24, 2020

Study contacts

Lori Brandt, BSN
study director · Zeltiq Aesthetics

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated device
Yes
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