Safety and Efficacy of Intradermal Injections of Newfill Versus Eutrophill in the Treatment of Fa… (NCT00383734) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
Safety and Efficacy of Intradermal Injections of Newfill Versus Eutrophill in the Treatment of Facial Lipoatrophy in HIV-infected Patients ANRS 132 SMILE
France148 participantsStarted 2006-12
Plain-language summary
Treatment of facial lipoatrophy with dermal injections polylactic acid (Newfill TM) is a safe procedure and has been now widely used with a good efficacy. However, this therapy is not effective in all treated patients and the benefit of the injections may decrease with time necessitating re-injections several months after the first sets of injections. In this study we would like to compare the efficacy and safety of Eutrophill(polyacrylamid gel), a resorbable filler compound versus Newfill in a comparative, randomised, multicenter trial. Primary endpoint will be the self-perception by the patient with a visual analogue scale (VAS index). Secondary endpoints are a quality of life questionnaire (MOS-HIV), the a-NBC questionnaire (perception by the patient and by the doctor of the severity of the lipoatrophy), the measure of the dermal thickness and cheek skin fold as assessed by the Skinfold Caliper, the ordering of digital photographs and the evaluation of the dermal thickness by CT scan.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 years of age and older
* confirmed laboratory diagnosis of HIV infection
* facial lipoatrophy
* stable antiretroviral treatment or no treatment for at least 3 months
* written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* history of surgical or cosmetic intervention for facial lipoatrophy
* no history of antiretroviral therapy
* current opportunistic infection
* currently stavudine containing antiretroviral regimen
* CD4 cell count under 200per µL, plasma HIV RNA above 10000 copies per mL under antiretroviral therapy
* platelets under 50000 per µL and or abnormal coagulation tests
* pregnancy
* major or concomitant illness
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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- patient's subjective self-perception of improvement of facial lipoatrophy as assessed by a VAS
Timeframe: week 48
Trial details
NCT IDNCT00383734
SponsorFrench National Agency for Research on AIDS and Viral Hepatitis