Status:

COMPLETED

Safety, Efficacy and Psychological Effects of Treating Antiretroviral Drug-Induced Facial Lipoatrophy With Bio-Alcamid

Lead Sponsor:

Canadian Immunodeficiency Research Collaborative

Collaborating Sponsors:

Pur Medical Corporation

Conditions:

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Facial Lipoatrophy

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-50 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

Evaluate and record any changes in the Quality of Life and psychological state of the affected study group following treatment with Bio-Alcamid. Evaluate the safety and efficacy of Bio-Alcamid for re...

Detailed Description

Thirty (30) participants in the randomized portion of the study will be selected who have been classified as having moderate to severe facial lipoatrophy based on the three investigators evaluations. ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Have moderate to severe levels of facial lipoatrophy determined by the three investigstors
  • If female of child-bearing potential (not menopausal for at least 1 year nor surgically sterile), have a negative urine pregnancy test prior to any study treatments and be willing to use oral contraception or another medically acceptable form of contraception for the duration of the study
  • Be able to understand and comply with the requirements of this study
  • Be willing and able to provide written Informed Consent prior to any study-related procedures being performed
  • Agree to refrain from seeking other treatment for lipoatrophy in the facial area while participating in this study

Exclusion

  • Are pregnant, lactating, or trying to become pregnant
  • Had prior therapy (e.g., other permanent or biodegradable injectable fillers or surgical correction such as a face-lift, etc.) within 9 months prior to entry into the study or are planning to undergo such therapy during the study
  • Have any active inflammation, infection, or unhealed wound of the face
  • Have any contraindicated condition described in the package insert for the product to be administered.
  • Have a history of anaphylaxis or multiple severe allergies.
  • Have planned relocation during the study, which would make follow-up visits impossible during the course of the study
  • Used aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) within 1 week prior to initial or touch-up treatment or are taking concomitant anticoagulant therapy, anti-platelet therapy, or have a history of bleeding disorders
  • Used over-the-counter wrinkle products (e.g., alpha-hydroxy acids) or prescription treatments (e.g., Renova, Retin-A, microdermabrasion, chemical peels) in the facial area within 4 weeks prior to study start. In addition, participants will be restricted from using over-the-counter wrinkle products or prescription treatments to the facial area for the duration of the study.
  • Have received any investigational product within 30 days prior to study enrollment or are planning to receive other investigational products during the study

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 1 2004

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 1 2010

Estimated Enrollment :

36 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00333684

Start Date

December 1 2004

End Date

May 1 2010

Last Update

June 5 2012

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Maple Leaf Medical Clinic

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 1L6