The Research Question of the present study is the following: in a population of men and women presenting dermal tissue defects (scars, atrophic scars, depressed plaques, and lipodystrophy defects) will Plenhyage® significantly improve the appearance of treated areas, results observed after 4, 8 and 12 weeks?
Plenhyage® is a different type of dermal filler, an innovative course of polynucleotides to restore skin damage. The polynucleotide chain attracts water molecules, protecting against free radicals, acting as an absorber of hydroxyl radicals OH, which accumulate from stress, cell damage and UV rays. It also guarantees moisturising action and protection against free radicals. Nucleotides, natural fractions of DNA and RNA, are components of Plenhyage® with an antioxidant, protective effect. These characteristics allow Plenhyage® to be used as a temporary filler for subcutaneous areas to correct small defects in the dermal tissue due to lipodystrophies or the presence of fibrotic tissues as scars, caused by pathologies or trauma.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
48
Plenhyage® is an elastic, sterile, injectable, non-pyrogenic, re-absorbable gel made with polymerised polynucleotides (PDRN) of animal origin (fish). Due to its hydrophilic and polyanionic nature, PDRN binds water molecules, thereby filling intradermal spaces and making tissues firmer and more hydrated. The polynucleotide chain binds water molecules, has an anti-free radical action, and serves as a scavenger of hydroxyl radicals (OH), which accumulate under stress or due to foreign agents, such as UV radiation. Its hydration and anti-free radical activity help create the optimal environment for fibroblast growth, thereby restoring tissue elasticity. Plenhyage® is a colourless gel contained in a pre-filled, graduated, disposable, and sterile syringe with a Luer Lok adapter.
SCM Dr. Rosu
Timișoara, Timiș County, Romania
POSAS score assessed by Investigator and patient
To evaluate the overall performance of the medical dermal filler Plenhyage® in treating dermal tissue defects (scars, atrophic scars, depressed plaques, and lipodystrophy defects) in terms of change in Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) score \[Draaijers, 2004; van de Kar, 2005\], assessed by Investigators and patients at 8 weeks ( 56 days) after the initiation of treatment, compared to Visit 1 (day 0)
Time frame: 8 weeks
POSAS score assessed by Investigator and patient
To evaluate the overall performance of the medical dermal filler Plenhyage® in treating dermal tissue defects (scars, atrophic scars, depressed plaques, and lipodystrophy defects) in terms of change in Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) score \[Draaijers, 2004; van de Kar, 2005\], assessed by Investigators and patients at 4 (28 days) after the initiation of treatment, compared to Visit 1 (day 0)
Time frame: 4 weeks
POSAS score assessed by Investigator and patient
To evaluate the overall performance of the medical dermal filler Plenhyage® in treating dermal tissue defects (scars, atrophic scars, depressed plaques, and lipodystrophy defects) in terms of change in Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) score \[Draaijers, 2004; van de Kar, 2005\], assessed by Investigators and patients at 12 weeks (84 days) after the initiation of treatment, compared to Visit 1 (day 0)
Time frame: 12 weeks
Investigator Global Assessment of Performance (IGAP)
To evaluate the global performance of product assessed by Investigator through photos taken at each visit (IGAP), at week 12 (day 84), compared to Visit 1 (day 0)
Time frame: 12 weeks
Adverse Event incidence
To evaluate the safety of the device through Adverse Event incidence assessed by Investigators at all visits and reported according to the current legislation
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Time frame: 12 weeks
Serious Adverse Event incidence
To evaluate the safety of the device through Serious Adverse Event incidence assessed by Investigators at all visits and reported according to the current legislation
Time frame: 12 weeks
Adverse Device Event incidence
To evaluate the safety of the device through Adverse Device Event incidence assessed by Investigators at all visits and reported according to the current legislation
Time frame: 12 weeks
Serious Adverse Device Event incidence
To evaluate the safety of the device through Serious Adverse Device Event incidence assessed by Investigators at all visits and reported according to the current legislation
Time frame: 12 weeks
Device deficiency incidence
To evaluate the safety of the device through Device deficiency incidence assessed by Investigators at all visits and reported according to the current legislation
Time frame: 12 weeks
Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale evaluated by the patient (GAIS)
To evaluate general appearance after treatment assessed by the patient at 4, 8 and 12 weeks (28, 56 and 84 days) using the Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS) \[Kim, 2016\], \[Kopera, 2015 - 2018\], \[McCall-Perez, 2011\], \[Savoia, 2015\]. The scale evaluates the appearance from 1 (very much improved) to 5 (worse than original condition) .
Time frame: 12 weeks
Treatment satisfaction assessment by the patient
To assess the patient satisfaction at 4, 8 and 12 weeks (28, 56 and 84 days), providing their degree of satisfaction with the treatment on a four-point scale (very satisfied, satisfied, moderately satisfied, or not satisfied)
Time frame: 12 weeks
Investigator Global Assessment of Safety (IGAS)
To evaluate the global safety of product assessed by Investigator (IGAS), at week 12 (day 84), compared to Visit 1 (day 0), providing the safety on a four point scale from 4 meaning poor safety to 1 meaning very good safety.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Patient Global Assessment of Safety (PGAS).
To evaluate the global safety of product assessed by the patient (PGAS), at week 12 (day 84), compared to Visit 1 (day 0), providing the safety on a four point scale from 4 meaning poor safety to 1 meaning very good safety.
Time frame: 12 weeks