Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy of Morpheus8 Applicator for the Treatment of Focal Hyperhidrosis of the Axillae Using Radio Frequency

Last updated: January 11, 2024
Sponsor: InMode MD Ltd.
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Excessive Sweating

Treatment

Morpheus8 Applicator (with the 24 pin tip) in the treatment of primary axillary hyperhidrosis.

Clinical Study ID

NCT05860972
DO611232A
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

The InMode radio frequency Pro System with the Morpheus8 Applicator is a computerized system generating radio frequency energy, based on the underlying technology of Fractional RF. The Morpheus8 Applicator and 24 pin tip is used for the treatment of primary hyperhidrosis of the axillae

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria: Subject is 18 years of age or older at the time of consent.

  • Subject reports a quality-of-life rating of 3 or 4 on the Hyperhidrosis DiseaseSeverity Scale (HDSS).
  • Subject has primary focal axillary hyperhidrosis evidenced by at least 6 months ofvisible, detectable, focal, exaggerated sweating without any apparent explanation andat least two of the following:
  • Bilateral and relatively symmetric
  • Impairs daily activities
  • Frequency of at least one episode per week
  • Age of onset less than 25 years old
  • Positive family history
  • Cessation of focal sweating during sleep
  • Subject is willing and able to comply with protocol requirements and all study visits
  • Willing to have de-identified images of the treated areas taken for possible use inpublications and presentations.
  • Subject understands the study and has provided written informed consent

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria: Subject has secondary hyperhidrosis due to medications, infections, malignancy orendocrinopathy.

  • Poorly controlled endocrine disorders, such as diabetes or thyroid dysfunction andhormonal virilization.
  • Severe concurrent conditions such as cardiac disorders epilepsy, uncontrolledhypertension, and liver or kidney diseases.
  • Any active skin condition in the treatment area, such as sores, psoriasis, eczema andrash.
  • Swollen axillary lymph nodes.
  • History of skin disorders, keloids, abnormal wound healing, as well as very dry andfragile skin.
  • Impaired immune system due to immunosuppressive diseases such as AIDS and HIV, or useof immunosuppressive medications.
  • History of bleeding coagulopathies or use of anticoagulants in the last 10 days.
  • Prior endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy, liposuction or other surgery forhyperhidrosis in the treated area. Injection of botulinum toxin in the treated areawithin one year
  • Use of Isotretinoin (Accutane®) within 6 months prior to study
  • Oral anticholinergic medication use (e.g., Robinul) or cholinomimetic medication usewithin the last 4 weeks or planned use during the study's follow up phase.
  • Currently participating in or recently participated in another clinical trial (withinthe last 30 days).
  • History of or current neurologic deficit in the treatment limb.
  • Known resistance to or history of difficulty with local anesthesia (lidocaine withepinephrine).
  • Current or history of cancer, including skin cancer, or premalignant moles.
  • Injury in the treatment area or any other condition that, in the opinion of theinvestigator, might make treatment unsafe.
  • Subject has a pacemaker, defibrillator or other electronic implant anywhere in thebody.
  • Permanent implant in the treated area such as metal plates, screws and metal piercingor silicon.
  • Females who are pregnant or nursing
  • Female subjects of childbearing potential not willing to use an acceptable form ofcontraception for the duration of the study.

Study Design

Total Participants: 70
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Morpheus8 Applicator (with the 24 pin tip) in the treatment of primary axillary hyperhidrosis.
Phase:
Study Start date:
March 09, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
April 30, 2026

Study Description

Study subjects will be consecutively screened and enrolled into the study. The study will consist of an active group that will receive 2 treatments with the InMode radio frequency Pro System with the Morpheus8 Applicator (with the 24 pin tip) and a sham group that will receive 2 sham treatments with the same InMode radio frequency Pro System and Morpheus8 Applicator (with a sham 24 pin tip). Treatment will be performed in a preheated controlled environment (T°≥22°C). Follow up visits will occur at 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months post treatment

Connect with a study center

  • RAMBAM Medical Center

    Haifa,
    Israel

    Site Not Available

  • Skin Care Physicians of Georgia

    Warner Robins, Georgia 31088
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Skinfluence

    New York, New York 11746
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Southeastern Dermatology

    Knoxville, Tennessee 37922
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute

    Dallas, Texas 75231
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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