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N/A N=68 Randomized Triple-blind Treatment

Study of the Effect of Low Level Laser Light Therapy on Reducing the Appearance of Cellulite in the Thighs and Buttocks.

Cellulite

Enrolled (actual)
68
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Dec 2015
Primary outcome: Primary: Number of Subjects That Met the Individual Success Criteria — 19; 3 participants — p=<0.0001

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Erchonia Scanner device (GLS) (Device); Placebo device (Device)
Age
Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
Female
Sponsor
Erchonia Corporation
Primary completion
Sep 2012

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Number of Subjects That Met the Individual Success Criteria
19; 3 <0.0001 sig
SECONDARY
Bilateral Upper Thigh Circumference Measurement
-0.85; -0.39 <0.05 sig
SECONDARY
Change in Body Weight
-1.41; -0.31 <0.01 sig
SECONDARY
Change in Percent (%) Body Surface Area (BSA) Covered by Cellulite.
-3.89; -0.66 <0.01 sig
SECONDARY
Patient Satisfaction With Study Outcome
18; 8

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether the application of green diode low level laser light therapy is effective in reducing the appearance of cellulite in the thighs and buttocks.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Areas for which cellulite appearance reduction is being sought are the bilateral thighs and buttocks
  • Clinical cellulite gradation of Stage II or III on the Nurnberger-Muller scale for each treatment area
  • PI or P2 on the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status Classification System
  • Willing and able to abstain from partaking in any treatment other than the study procedure to promote cellulite appearance reduction/body contouring/weight loss during the study
  • Willing and able to maintain regular diet and exercise regimen without effecting significant change in either direction during the study
  • Willing and able to maintain regular medication schedule, as is medically feasible, during the study

Exclusion Criteria

  • Clinical cellulite gradation of Stage 0 or I on the Nurnberger Muller Scale (NMS) for either one or both thighs/buttocks
  • P3 or P4 or P5 or P6 on the ASA Physical Status Classification System
  • Weight fluctuation greater than 10 pounds in the prior month
  • Previous attempt(s) to reduce cellulite in the study treatment areas over the past 6 months
  • Prior surgical intervention to the treatment areas, for any reason
  • Medical, physical or other contraindications for cellulite reduction/body contouring/weight loss
  • Current use of medication(s) known to affect weight levels and/or cause bloating or swelling and for which abstinence during the study is not safe or medically prudent
  • Any medical condition known to affect weight levels, cause bloating or swelling
  • Diagnosis of, and/or taking medication for, irritable bowel syndrome
  • Active infection, wound or other external trauma to the study treatment areas
  • Dermatitis or significant scarring in the study treatment areas
  • Medical, physical, or other contraindications for, or known sensitivity to, light therapy
  • Diabetes dependent on insulin or oral hypoglycemic medications
  • Known cardiovascular disease
  • Cardiac surgeries
  • History of deep venous thrombosis, arterial disease of the legs
  • Pregnant, breast feeding, or planning pregnancy prior to study end
  • Serious mental health illness or psychiatric hospitalization in past 2 years
  • Developmental disability or cognitive impairment that would impact study participation
  • Involved in litigation/receiving disability benefits related to the parameters of the study
  • Participation in research in the past 30 days
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01702259). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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