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CompletedNCT05932732Updated Oct 24, 2024

Trial Assessing the Impact on Facial Skin Quality, Hydration, and Skin Barrier of Three (3) Hydrafacial Treatments in Adults of All Skin Types.

A Phase 4 interventional study of HydraFacial Syndeo System and ReGen-GF in Cutis Laxa Facialis and Xeroderma, sponsored by Austin Institute for Clinical Research. Completed at 2 sites in United States. Open to participants aged 30 Years to 55 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-10-24.

Sponsored by Austin Institute for Clinical Research · Phase 4, Interventional, and Treatment

From the registry’s dates

  • Primary completion was Oct 2024, 2 years 1 month ago, and no results have been posted to the registry.
Phase
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
27
Allocation
Non-randomized
Ages
30 Years to 55 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

This is a phase IV, unblinded, open-label study assessing the impact on skin quality, hydration, and barrier of three (3) Hydrafacial treatments in healthy adults of Fitzpatrick Skin Types I \& II, III, IV, V \& VI, 30 to 55 years of age. Efficacy and subject satisfaction will be assessed, before and after three (3) HF treatments, in 6 patient cohorts, each cohort defined by FST I-VI.

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A multisite study. Approximately 30 subjects will be enrolled in the trail. The purpose of this study is to assess the changes in facial skin hydration and moisturization after a series of 3 hydrafacial treatments in subjects of all Fitzpatrick skin types. In addition, patient and investigator assessed changes in skin quality characteristics will be captured. The primary object is Improvement in skin quality assessments performed by the investigator from baseline (prior to treatment 1) to Day 85, the final study visit.

Utilizing patented Vortex Fusion Technology, a pneumatic device, the HydraFacial Syndeo system and HydraFacial Elite MD system cleanses, exfoliates, and hydrates the skin. The procedure lasts 30-45 minutes and includes three steps: a gentle cleansing, followed by a light peel and then infusion of a proprietary blend of ingredients, termed the Regen GF booster, which contains growth factors, humectants and moisturizers. Once this treatment is complete subjects will undergo a non-invasive red LED treatment, Ellipse Red Light, during which the skin is exposed to gentle red light under a horseshoe-shaped illumination device while wearing blocking goggles, to improve circulation and reduce inflammation.

The first visit, including screening and baseline with HF treatment #1, is followed by two additional HF treatments 28 days apart, with a final visit occurring on day 85. PROs, including satisfaction are captured, as well as Investigator-assessed measurements of skin quality (using the validated Scientific Assessment Scale of Skin Quality) including elasticity, roughness, fine lines, pigmentation, erythema, and pore size, Investigator Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale, and Investigator Tolerability Assessment. Additionally, corneometry (a measurement of skin hydration) and tewlometry (a measure of transepidermal water loss, assessing the integrity of the skin barrier) are performed to assess changes with the treatments at selected time points.

All adverse events observed by the study site personnel, or reported spontaneously by the subject, will be recorded, including description, assessment of severity, and relationship to study treatment. Study site will document all serious adverse events that occur (whether or not related to study treatment). The collection period for all SAEs will begin after informed consent is obtained and end after procedures for the final study visit have been completed. The site investigator will report SAEs in accordance with the standard operating procedures and policies of the local Institutional Review Board (IRB).

Subjects are free to withdraw from participating in this study at any time and for whatever reason, specified or unspecified, and without prejudice. Subjects who terminate early will be asked to complete, if possible, all assessments and procedures that would have been conducted on the last study visit.

It is the responsibility of the site investigator to identify and report deviations within 5 working days of identification of the protocol deviation. All deviations must be addressed in study source documents, reported to the study sponsor, and the reviewing Institutional Review Board (IRB) per their policies.

This is an exploratory study for which results will be reported, but not analyzed with statistical tools beyond calculating mean values. No interim analyses will be conducted. This study will use web-based, electronic case report forms (eCRFs) developed through a validated, Electronic Records/Electronic Signatures-compliant platform (US Title 21 CFR Part 11). The Investigator is responsible for all data entered via the remote data capture (RDC) system from the eCRFs and must confirm the accuracy of the data by electronically approving (signing) the eCRFs. The Sponsor will review the database to identify data errors or inconsistencies, which will be posted in the RDC system as queries for resolution.

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Conditions studied

  • Cutis Laxa Facialis
  • Xeroderma

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In context

Ichthyosis

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Lead sponsor

Austin Institute for Clinical Research is the lead sponsor of 6 studies on the registry; 1 is open to participants now.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
30 Years to 55 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
Yes

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Inclusion criteria

  1. Healthy males and females of Fitzpatrick skin types I-VI 30-55 years of age.
  2. No known medical conditions that in the investigator's opinion may interfere with study participation.
  3. Agrees to abstain from starting a new skincare product for the duration of trial participation.
  4. Willingness to cooperate and participate by following study requirements.
  5. Individuals must sign an and photography consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. History of any cancer excluding fully treated basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma in situ in the treatment area.
  2. Presence of untreated precancerous lesions in the treatment area.
  3. Presence of sunburn, moderate to pronounced suntan, uneven skin tone, tattoos, scars or other disfiguration in the treatment area.
  4. Any cutaneous condition that may affect study adherence or ability to assess endpoints, as determined by the investigator, to include, but not limited to, uncontrolled psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, severe photodamage, and uncontrolled acne.
  5. Subject is pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant.
  6. Significant past medical history of hepatic, hypertensive, renal, cardiac, pulmonary, digestive, hematological, neurological, or psychiatric disease, which in the opinion of the Investigator would compromise the safety of the subject.
  7. Currently participating in another clinical trial.
  8. History of Photo Epilepsy.
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Study design

Phase
Phase 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Non-randomized
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
27 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Other
    HydraFacial Syndeo Treatment

    Three HydraFacial Syndeo Treatment will be performed 28 days apart at the Pflugerville site.

    Device: HydraFacial Syndeo System · Drug: ReGen-GF

  • Other
    Hydrafacial Elite MD Treatment

    hree HydraFacial Elite MD Treatment will be performed 28 days apart at the Houston site.

    Drug: ReGen-GF · Device: HydraFacial Elite MD System

Interventions

  • DeviceHydraFacial Syndeo System

    Utilizing patented Vortex Fusion Technology, a pneumatic device, the HydraFacial Syndeo system cleanses, exfoliates, and hydrates the skin.

  • DrugReGen-GF

    The Regen-GF Booster, a serum formulated to increase collagen and elastin production, will be used during each HydraFacial treatment using the HydraFacial handpiece and specialized tip for application. Ingredients include Heptapeptide-32 maintains the appearance of healthy, youthful skin through collagen and elastin production, Copper Peptide Cu-GHK regenerates healthy-looking skin by accelerating wound healing and skin repair, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 treats inflammation while boosting the growth of collagen-producing tissues, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 helps skin cells flush toxins while enhancing the appearance of firmness, Azelaoyl Bis-Dipeptide 10 addresses signs of aging by managing the formation of free radicals, K3 Vitamin C promotes collagen synthesis, and Hyaluronic Acid hydrates the skin.

  • DeviceHydraFacial Elite MD System

    Utilizing patented Vortex Fusion Technology, the HydraFacial Elite MD system cleanses, exfoliates, and hydrates the skin.

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in skin facial skin elasticity, wrinkles, roughness, fine lines, pigmentation, erythema, and pore size

    Measured by Investigator assessment using the validated Scientific Assessment Scale of Skin Quality. the scale assesses the facial skin elasticity, wrinkles, roughness, fine lines, pigmentation, and erythema. The parameters include 0 = none (best possible outcome), 1 = mild, 2 = moderate, 3 = severe, and 4 = very severe (worst possible outcome). Pore size will be measured using parameters of 0 = fine (best possible outcome), 1 = small, 2 = moderate, 3 = large, and 4 = very large (worst possible outcome).

    Time frame: Change from Baseline to Day 85

  2. Change in facial aesthetic appearance

    Measured by the Investigator Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale. Scale and parameters include 1 = worst (worst possible outcome), 2 = mildly improved, 3 = improved, 4 = much improved, and 5 = very much improved (best possible outcome).

    Time frame: Change from Baseline to Day 85

  3. Change in subjective irritation parameters

    Measured by the Investigator Tolerability Assessment. Scale includes burning, stinging, and itching. Each will be measured by the following parameters, 0 = none (best possible outcome), 1 = mild, 2 = moderate, and 3 = severe (worst possible outcome).

    Time frame: Change from Baseline to Day 85

  4. Change in facial skin hydration

    The Corneometry device will be used as a measurement of skin hydration. The values of skin hydration degree is between 0-130 arbitrary units (AU). The higher the value means a better outcome.

    Time frame: Change from Baseline to Day 85

  5. Change in transepidermal water loss

    The Tewlometry device will be used as a measurement of transepidermal water loss. The units of measurement are grams of water per square meter per hour. The higher the value means a better outcome.

    Time frame: Change from Baseline to Day 85

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Study locations

2 sites
  • Austin Institute for Clinical Research, Inc.
    Houston, Texas 77056, United States
  • Austin Institute for Clinical Research, Inc.
    Pflugerville, Texas 78660, United States
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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Oct 24, 2024, 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
NCT05932732
Lead sponsor
Austin Institute for Clinical Research
Collaborators
The HydraFacial Company
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Jul 6, 2023
Start date
Nov 20, 2023
Primary completion
Oct 9, 2024
Completion
Oct 9, 2024
Last update
Oct 24, 2024

Study contacts

Edward Lain, MD, MBA
principal investigator · Austin Institute for Clinical Research

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
Yes
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