VASER-Assisted Lipoplasty Compared With Suction-Assisted Lipoplasty
United States21 participantsStarted 2007-07
Plain-language summary
This study is being done to compare two commonly available types of body contouring, VASER-Assisted Lipoplasty (VAL) and Suction-Assisted Lipoplasty (SAL), and to decide if one procedure is preferred by patients and/or surgeons over the other. Participants will have VAL on one side of their body and SAL on the opposite side.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 50 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* give voluntary, signed informed consent in accordance with institutional policies
* be between the ages of 18-50 years old
* Be willing and able to appear for all scheduled, post-operative visits with their doctor
* Have moderate to good skin tone
* Have excess fatty tissue in the arms, medial thighs, lateral thighs, or back where the extra tissue is expected to be composed of adipose tissue.
* Have a body mass index between 20-30
* Are non-smokers
Exclusion Criteria:
* under the age of 18
* over the age of 50
* are undergoing boy contouring for reconstruction following injury or disease are deemed inappropriate candidates for surgery due to medical or mental health reasons
* are concurrently being treated with other investigational agents or have participated in an investigational study within 60 days prior to surgery
* elect not to participate in the study
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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Investigators aim to assess outcomes associated with the two different methods to determine if one technology/technique offers superior results compared to the other.