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Sculptra safety checked beyond the face

NCT ID NCT05463978

Symptom relief Sponsor: Galderma R&D Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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Paused
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Ongoing
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Completed This study
The trial has finished. Results may not be published yet.
Stopped early
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Cancelled
Cancelled before anyone took part.

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Expanded access
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Not a trial. The treatment could once be requested outside a study, but no longer can.
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The treatment has been approved, so it is available normally rather than through this programme.

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study reviewed medical charts of 498 people who received Sculptra Aesthetic injections in non-facial areas like the hands or neck. Researchers counted any side effects related to the treatment or injection procedure. The goal was to better understand the safety of using this cosmetic filler outside the face.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Sculptra Aesthetic (poly-L-lactic acid injectable)
What this could lead to
If results are positive, it could support using Sculptra Aesthetic safely for cosmetic improvements beyond the face, such as on hands or neck.
What could go wrong
This is a retrospective chart review, not a controlled trial, so it can't prove cause and effect. The results may not apply to everyone, and side effects like lumps or swelling are possible.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

498 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2022

Finished

Oct 2022

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Females/males treated with Sculptra Aesthetic in non-facial areas

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants who have been treated at the site with Sculptra Aesthetic in non-facial areas * Participants with available information about treatment dates and treatment procedures Exclusion Criteria: * Participant that have actively asked not to be involved in a study or registry * Other conditions that in the Investigator's opinion would exclude the participant from participation ; the condition should be recorded.

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Non-facial skin aesthetic conditions

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Galderma Research Site

    Pasadena, California, 91105, United States

  • Galderma Research Site

    San Diego, California, 92121, United States

  • Galderma Research Site

    Solana Beach, California, 92075, United States

  • Galderma Research Site

    Coral Gables, Florida, 33143, United States

  • Galderma Research Site

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301, United States

  • Galderma Research Site

    New York, New York, 10021, United States

  • Galderma Research Site

    New York, New York, 10075, United States

  • Site Coordinator

    New York, New York, 10012, United States