New trial tests filler for 'Ozempic Face'
NCT ID NCT07419854
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether Radiesse (calcium hydroxylapatite) injections can restore facial volume and improve skin quality in people who lose facial fullness from GLP-1 weight loss drugs like semaglutide. 48 adults starting GLP-1 therapy will be randomly assigned to receive either diluted Radiesse injections early or standard Radiesse after a 6-month wait. Researchers will use 3D imaging to measure changes in cheek and jowl volume, and doctors will rate aesthetic improvements.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Calcium hydroxylapatite (Radiesse) injections
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a cosmetic treatment to restore facial fullness and improve skin quality for people who lose facial volume from GLP-1 weight loss drugs.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small Phase 4 trial with only 48 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. As a cosmetic procedure, it carries risks like swelling, bruising, or uneven results.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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About 48 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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21 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 21-65 who are initiating GLP-1 therapy (semaglutide, tirzepatide, or similar) for weight loss or diabetes-related weight management with targeted weight loss of 20 pounds or more * Participants must have a body mass index (BMI) meeting indications for GLP-1 therapy and within the range of 24-32 * Participants should be at the start of GLP-1 therapy (baseline visit scheduled at or within 1-2 weeks of first GLP-1 injection) so that baseline facial measurements represent their pre-weight-loss state * Participants must have noticeable facial subcutaneous fat (no pre-existing extreme lipoatrophy) and be willing to receive facial filler injections * Participants should be able to comply with all study visits and procedures up to 12 months * Participants must provide written informed consent, including consent for facial imaging Exclusion Criteria: * Participants with any prior facial cosmetic procedures that could confound results e.g. facial filler or fat transfer in the past 2 years; thread lifts or energy based device facial treatments in the last 1 year; microneedling, botulinum toxin treatment in the depressor anguli oris (DAO), or chemical peels in the last 4 months; or a history of surgical lifts and/or liposuction * Participants currently using a retinoid * Participants with active dermatologic conditions affecting the face (e.g. severe acne, psoriasis on face) or scars that would interfere with volume assessment * Participants with known allergies or hypersensitivity to CaHA or lidocaine (lidocaine allergy) * Those with a history of severe anaphylactic reactions requiring epinephrine (due to risk with injectables) * Those with uncontrolled diabetes or major comorbid conditions that would make participation unsafe (e.g. bleeding disorders that contraindicate injections, immunosuppression that raises infection risk, uncontrolled psychiatric illness such as body dysmorphic disorder) * Pregnant or breastfeeding women are excluded (GLP-1 therapies are contraindicated in pregnancy, and elective filler is avoided in pregnancy) * Women of childbearing potential must agree to use an effective contraceptive method during the study (though pregnancy during the short study window is unlikely, this is a precaution) * If a Participant becomes pregnant or initiates any new facial cosmetic treatment during the Study, they will be withdrawn * Participants planning bariatric surgery or other significant weight loss interventions (besides the GLP-1 medication) in the study period
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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K. Kay Durairaj, MD, A Medical Corp.
RECRUITINGPasadena, California, 91105, United States