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
| Phase | Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 22 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 231 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | AbbVie Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 15 sites (Birmingham, Alabama and 14 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 16, 2024 |
| Main results expected | July 2029 |
| Study ends | July 2029 |
| Registry record updated | June 18, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06734351 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
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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
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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
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Abbvie Call Center
- Email: abbvieclinicaltrials@abbvie.com
- Phone: 844-663-3742
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.