5 Clinical Trials for Various Conditions
The purpose of this study is to test the safety of Voluma and see what effects it has on HIV facial lipoatrophy. The hypothesis is that Voluma will be safe, efficacious and positively impact the quality-of-life in the treatment of facial lipoatrophy in patients with HIV.
Artefill is an injectable facial filler device that is currently approved by the FDA for the correction of nasolabial folds. This study seeks to examine the use of Artefill in the treatment of HIV associated facial lipoatrophy. Facial lipoatrophy (facial fat loss) related to HIV is a stigmatizing condition characterized by loss of facial fat, most notably in the cheeks and temples.
5 year, open-label study to evaluate safety of SCULPTRA on the signs of lipoatrophy of the face in at least 100 evaluable subjects with human immunodeficiency virus.
Lipoatrophy is a condition that affects certain individuals, most commonly those who are infected with the HIV virus. Lipoatrophy however can also affect individuals who suffer from recurrent systemic infections, those who have a weakened immune system, or certain patients who suffer from cancer or receive chemotherapeutics. In contrast, lipoatrophy can sometimes be present in individuals who are perfectly healthy but have genetically predisposing factors that can contribute to facial emaciation or lipoatrophy. The function of injectable fillers for the treatment of dermal contour deformities is to smooth dermal depressions formed by the loss of volume. These often elastic contour fillers (also known as soft tissue augmentation devices) can correct hollowness around the eyes, add fullness to thin lips, balance a disproportionate face or correct topographical anomalies. This study aims to: * Objectively measure the improvement of contour-deformities after Sculptra™ injection from baseline to study closure by utilizing the Primos™ photographic/topographical measuring system. * Evaluate the efficacy, longevity and duration of volume-correction in subjects which are both HIV positive and HIV negative. * Assess the safety of Scupltra™ dermal filler when used to correct volume deformities caused by lipoatrophy in subjects that are HIV negative.
The primary purpose of this study is to demonstrate the safety of injecting the Stromal Vascular Fraction (SVF) \[containing Adipose Derived Stem Cells (ADSCs)\] enriched fat grafts into regions of the face that require enhancement. The safety of SVF will be evaluated throughout the course of the study phase through the assessment of laboratory values, physical examinations, adverse events, safety phone calls etc.