CompletedPhase 4

A Study to Assess the Adverse Events and Effectiveness of Rapid Acoustic Pulse (RAP) Device for the Appearance of Cellulite in Adult Participants

United States14 participantsStarted 2022-12-14

Plain-language summary

Cellulite is the rippling or dimpling of the skin most commonly located on the thighs and buttocks of women. Its appearance and texture are often likened to that of "cottage cheese" or an orange peel. Rapid Acoustic Pulse (RAP) is an electrohydraulic (EH) device developed to improve the appearance of cellulite through microscopic disruption of the connection between the skin and underlying tissue leading to a reduction in the severity of dimples and ridges. The purpose of this study is to assess adverse events and effectiveness of RAP in adults seeking treatment of cellulite. RAP is an FDA approved device for the short-term improvement in the appearance of cellulite in the buttocks and thighs. Participants 18-50 years of age seeking treatment of cellulite will be enrolled. Up to 15 participants will be enrolled in the study at 1 site in the United States. Participants will receive 3 separate cellulite treatment sessions. Each treatment session will consist of RAP treatment delivered to bilateral thigh and/or buttock areas using the same treatment settings for both sides. The study duration is up to 72 weeks. There may be higher treatment burden for participants in this trial compared to their standard of care. Participants will attend regular visits during the study at a clinic. The effect of the treatment will be checked by medical assessments, checking for side effects and completing questionnaires.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 50 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants seeking treatment of cellulite in the thigh and/or buttock areas. * Areas of moderate to severe cellulite on bilateral thigh and/or buttock using the Cellulite Dimple - At Rest Scale at Baseline with grades of 2 or 3 based on review of photos taken under the same lightening conditions planned for the trial. * Participant will not have had invasive or energy-based cellulite (liposuction, subcision, RF, laser, ESWT, cryo-lipolysis, muscle stimulation, etc.) treatments in the treatment areas in the prior 12 months. * Participant will not have used topical based cellulite treatments for prior 3 months and will not use during the trial * Participant will not have used spray-on tanning treatments for 3 months prior to or during the term of the trial. Exclusion Criteria: * Metal or plastic implants (vascular stent, or implants in the hips, knees, etc.) in the treatment areas. * Active electronic implants such as pacemakers, defibrillators * History of coagulopathy and/or on anticoagulant medication * Skin disorders (skin infections or rashes, psoriasis, etc.) in the treatment areas. * Medical disorder that would hinder wound healing or immune response. * Any surgical procedure in the treatment areas in the prior 3 months or planned during the duration of the study. * Any other condition/disease/situation which, as deemed by the PI, would preclude participant from safely participating in or completing the study visits or that may confound study r…

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 Before and After Side-by-side Photographs Correctly Identified by At Least 2 of 3 Blinded Reviewers From the Independent Physician Reviewer (IPR) Panel

Timeframe: Baseline, 12 weeks post-final treatment

Number of Participants With Device-related or Treatment-related: Adverse Events (AEs), Serious AEs (SAEs), Adverse Device Events (ADEs), Serious ADEs (SADEs), Unanticipated AEs or Unanticipated ADEs

Timeframe: Week 1 up to 52 weeks post-final treatment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05664581

SponsorZeltiq Aesthetics

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-07-26

Results submitted2025-06-05

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