Clinical trial Recruiting at 15 sites Phase 3 Interventional Ages 22 and up

Assessing a new injectable gel for improving mid-face volume

Official title: A Multicenter, Evaluator and Subject-blinded, Randomized, Comparator-controlled, Parallel-design Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of NOA VOLUME Compared to JUVÉDERM® VOLUMA® XC for Improvement of Mid-face Volume

Run by AbbVie · NCT06734351 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new injectable gel to see if it can safely and effectively restore volume in the mid-face for adults who have lost fullness due to aging, comparing it to an existing treatment.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
Ages22 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment231 (estimated)
SponsorAbbVie
Industry-sponsored
Locations15 sites (Birmingham, Alabama and 14 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 16, 2024
Main results expectedJuly 2029
Study endsJuly 2029
Registry record updatedJune 18, 2026
Trial IDNCT06734351 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults with moderate to severe mid-face volume deficits who are seeking improvement in facial fullness.

Probably not a fit

Patients with significant skin laxity or active skin conditions in the mid-face area may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the safety and effectiveness of NOA VOLUME, a crosslinked Hyaluronic Acid gel, in restoring mid-face volume in adults compared to JUVÉDERM VOLUMA XC. Participants will be divided into two cohorts, receiving either NOA VOLUME or VOLUMA XC, with follow-up assessments to determine improvements in facial fullness. The study aims to provide a minimally invasive solution for individuals experiencing volume loss due to aging.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could offer patients a safe and effective option for enhancing mid-face volume and achieving a more youthful appearance.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with similar injectable treatments, suggesting a potential for success with this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Has moderate (3), significant (4), or severe (5) mid-face volume deficit on the 5-point photonumeric MFVDS based on evaluating investigator's (EI) live assessment.
* Mid-face is amenable to achieving at least a 1-point improvement in MFVDS score with the allowed injection volume in the treating investigator's (TI) judgement.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Significant skin laxity in the midface in the opinion of the TI.
* Significant skin pigmentation disorders or discoloration in the mid-face area that would interfere with the visual assessment of the mid-face area.
* Current cutaneous inflammatory or infectious processes (e.g., acne, herpes), abscess, unhealed wound, or cancerous or precancerous lesion on the face.

Where it's running

  • Total Skin and Beauty Dermatology Center /ID# 258164
    Birmingham, Alabama, United States
    Recruiting
  • Advanced Research Associates - Glendale /ID# 276812
    Glendale, Arizona, United States
    Recruiting
  • West Dermatology La Jolla /ID# 278590
    San Diego, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Susan H. Weinkle MD /ID# 258160
    Bradenton, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Hevia Cosmetic Dermatology /ID# 258165
    Coral Gables, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Skin Research Institute LLC /ID# 258158
    Coral Gables, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
Show 9 more locations
  • Atlanta Biomedical Clinical Research /ID# 261210
    Atlanta, Georgia, United States
    Recruiting
  • Pure Dermatology /ID# 258168
    Metairie, Louisiana, United States
    Recruiting
  • Aesthetic Center at Woodholme /ID# 258166
    Baltimore, Maryland, United States
    Recruiting
  • Edwin F. Williams III, MD FACS of LATHAM P.C. D/B/A THE REJUVA CENTER /ID# 261211
    Latham, New York, United States
    Recruiting
  • Jane Yoo MD /ID# 279811
    New York, New York, United States
    Recruiting
  • Northwest Dermatology Institute /ID# 258167
    Portland, Oregon, United States
    Recruiting
  • Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery - Westlake /ID# 258156
    Austin, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • SkinDC /ID# 258163
    Arlington, Virginia, United States
    Recruiting
  • EthiQ2 Research, LLC /ID# 258906
    Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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