Facial fullness is often regarded as a characteristic feature of a youthful face. Chronic reduction of collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycans contribute to the facial volume loss that characterizes the aging face. Volume restoration by replacing or augmenting soft tissue is critical to successful facial rejuvenation. NOA VOLUME is a crosslinked Hyaluronic Acid (HA) injectable gel formulated with lidocaine that was developed to provide a safe, minimally invasive method of improving mid-face volume deficit. The purpose of this study is to assess safety and effectiveness of NOA VOLUME in adult participants seeking improvement of mid-face volume compared to JUVÉDERM VOLUMA XC (VOLUMA XC). NOA VOLUME is an investigational device being developed for the improvement of mid-face volume. There will be 2 cohorts in this study. Participants will receive either NOA VOLUME or VOLUMA XC. Around 231 adult participants seeking improvement of mid-face volume will be enrolled in the study at approximately 15 sites in the United States. Participants will receive either NOA VOLUME or VOLUMA XC injections in the cheek area on Day 1. Participants will receive optional touch-up treatment at Day 31 and optional repeat treatment at Month 18 and will be followed up for up to 31 months.
Phase 3 trials are pivotal studies with large patient populations (hundreds to thousands) designed to prove efficacy and safety for FDA submission. A successful Phase 3 readout is typically the last major hurdle before a New Drug Application (NDA) or BLA filing.
Currently recruiting: the trial is enrolling patients. A data readout is not expected until after enrollment closes and the follow-up period is complete.
AbbVie Inc (ABBV) is the sponsoring company for this trial. BiotechSign currently grades this company C (58/100) based on composite catalyst signals across its full pipeline. This trial is one data point in that overall catalyst picture.