CompletedPhase 3

Safety Study of Deoxycholic Acid for the Reduction of Localized Subcutaneous Fat in the Submental Area in Subjects 65 to 75 Years of Age

United States55 participantsStarted 2014-04

Plain-language summary

The objectives of this study are to explore the safety and efficacy of subcutaneous injections of Deoxycholic Acid relative to placebo, in the submental area of participants who are 65 to 75 years old.

Who can participate

Age range

65 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Males and females, 65 to 75 years of age * Stable Body Weight * Dissatisfaction with the submental area expressed by participants * Acceptable volume of submental fat graded by clinician * BMI of ≤40.0 kg/m\^2 * Signed informed consent (ICF) * SMF rating of 2 or 3 by clinician and patient Exclusion Criteria: * No prior intervention for submental fat (SMF) (eg liposuction, surgery or lipolytic agents) * Absence of clinically significant health problems * Anatomical features for which reduction in SMF may result in aesthetically unacceptable outcome, judged by clinician * History of trauma associated with the chin or neck areas that in the judgment of the investigator may affect evaluation of safety or efficacy * Body mass index of ≥40.0 kg/m\^2

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

Percentage of Participants With at Least a 1-Grade Reduction (Improvement) at 12 Weeks From Last Treatment Based on Both the Clinician-Reported Submental Fat Rating Scale (CR-SMFRS) and Patient-Reported Submental Fat Rating Scale (PR-SMFRS) Assessments

Timeframe: Baseline and up to Week 32 (12 weeks after last treatment)

Percentage of Participants With at Least a 2-Grade Reduction (Improvement) at 12 Weeks From Last Treatment Based on Both the Clinician-Reported Submental Fat Rating Scale (CR-SMFRS) and Patient-Reported Submental Fat Rating Scale (PR-SMFRS) Assessments

Timeframe: Baseline and up to Week 32 (12 weeks after last treatment)

Percentage of Participants With at Least a 1-Grade Reduction (Improvement) at 12 Weeks From Last Treatment Based on the Clinician-Reported Submental Fat Rating Scale (CR-SMFRS)

Timeframe: Baseline and up to Week 32 (12 weeks after last treatment)

Percentage of Participants With at Least a 2-Grade Reduction (Improvement) at 12 Weeks From Last Treatment Based on the Clinician-Reported Submental Fat Rating Scale (CR-SMFRS)

Timeframe: Baseline and up to Week 32 (12 weeks after last treatment)

Percentage of Participants With at Least a 1-Grade Reduction (Improvement) at 12 Weeks From Last Treatment Based on the Patient-Reported Submental Fat Rating Scale (PR-SMFRS)

Timeframe: Baseline and up to Week 32 (12 weeks after last treatment)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02123134

SponsorKythera Biopharmaceuticals

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2015-08

Results submitted2020-02-03

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Who can participate

Age range

65 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Timeframe: Baseline and up to Week 32 (12 weeks after last treatment)

Percentage of Participants With at Least a 1-Grade Reduction (Improvement) at 12 Weeks From Last Treatment Based on the Clinician-Reported Submental Fat Rating Scale (CR-SMFRS)

Timeframe: Baseline and up to Week 32 (12 weeks after last treatment)

Percentage of Participants With at Least a 2-Grade Reduction (Improvement) at 12 Weeks From Last Treatment Based on the Clinician-Reported Submental Fat Rating Scale (CR-SMFRS)

Timeframe: Baseline and up to Week 32 (12 weeks after last treatment)

Percentage of Participants With at Least a 1-Grade Reduction (Improvement) at 12 Weeks From Last Treatment Based on the Patient-Reported Submental Fat Rating Scale (PR-SMFRS)

Timeframe: Baseline and up to Week 32 (12 weeks after last treatment)