BOTOX® for the Treatment of Platysma Prominence

NCT ID: NCT03915067

Last Updated: 2023-05-03

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE2

Total Enrollment

171 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2019-04-23

Study Completion Date

2020-04-16

Brief Summary

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To assess the efficacy and safety of BOTOX® in adults with moderate to severe platysma prominence.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Platysma Prominence

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

QUADRUPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Placebo

Participants received matching placebo as superficial intramuscular injections administered to the platysma muscle on Day 1.

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo injections.

BOTOX® Low Dose

Participants received BOTOX® Low Dose as superficial intramuscular injections administered to the platysma muscle on Day 1.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

BOTOX® purified neurotoxin complex

Intervention Type DRUG

BOTOX® superficial intramuscular injections.

BOTOX® High Dose

Participants received BOTOX® High Dose as superficial intramuscular injections administered to the platysma muscle on Day 1.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

BOTOX® purified neurotoxin complex

Intervention Type DRUG

BOTOX® superficial intramuscular injections.

Interventions

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BOTOX® purified neurotoxin complex

BOTOX® superficial intramuscular injections.

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo

Placebo injections.

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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Botulinum toxin type A purified neurotoxin complex

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Female participants willing to minimize the risk of inducing pregnancy for the duration of the clinical study and follow-up period
* A female participant is eligible to participate if she is not pregnant (has a negative urine pregnancy result prior to randomization), not breastfeeding, and at least one of the following conditions applies:

1. Not a woman of childbearing potential (WOCBP) OR
2. A WOCBP who agrees to follow the studies contraceptive guidance during the treatment and follow-up period through study exit.
* Capable of giving signed informed consent, which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the informed consent form (ICF) and in this study's protocol

Exclusion Criteria

* Any medical condition that may put the participant at increased medical risk with exposure to BOTOX®, including diagnosed myasthenia gravis, Eaton-Lambert syndrome, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or any other condition that might interfere with neuromuscular function
* Participant has an anticipated need for treatment with botulinum toxin of any serotype for any indication during the study (other than study intervention)
* Anticipated need for surgery or overnight hospitalization during the study
* Current enrollment in an investigational drug or device study or participation in such a study within 30 days of entry into this study
* Females who are pregnant, nursing, or planning a pregnancy during the study
* Known immunization or hypersensitivity to any botulinum toxin serotype
* History of alcohol or drug abuse within 12 months of the study
* Participant has tattoos, jewelry, or clothing that cannot be removed, and that obscure the neck
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Allergan

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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ALLERGAN INC.

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Allergan

Locations

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Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills /ID# 236518

Los Angeles, California, United States

Site Status

Skin Research Institute LLC /ID# 238126

Coral Gables, Florida, United States

Site Status

DeNova Research /ID# 238165

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Site Status

MD Laser Skin & Vein /ID# 234532

Hunt Valley, Maryland, United States

Site Status

The Center for Dermatology Cosmetics & Laser Surgery /ID# 235624

Mount Kisco, New York, United States

Site Status

The Practice of Brian S. Biesman MD PLLC /ID# 234461

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Site Status

Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute /ID# 236528

Dallas, Texas, United States

Site Status

Humphrey Cosmetic Dermatology /ID# 236591

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Site Status

Pacific Derm /ID# 238236

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Site Status

Dermetics Cosmetic Dermatology /ID# 236899

Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Site Status

Sweat Clinics of Canada /ID# 236590

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Site Status

Bertucci MedSpa Inc. /ID# 236523

Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada

Site Status

Countries

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United States Canada

References

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Garcia JK, Hopfinger RM, Foley C, Whyte J, Gauthier M, Foster B, Patel V. Development and validation of patient-reported outcome measures for platysma prominence. Curr Med Res Opin. 2025 Jul;41(7):1277-1290. doi: 10.1080/03007995.2025.2537898. Epub 2025 Jul 31.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 40704633 (View on PubMed)

Rohrich RJ, Bertucci V, Dayan S, Jones D, Solish N, Rivers JK, Weiss RA, Muhn CY, Harutunian C, Park GS, Shimoga S, Lee E, Tong W. Efficacy and Safety of OnabotulinumtoxinA for the Treatment of Platysma Prominence: A Randomized Phase 2 Dose-Ranging Study. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2025 Jan 1;155(1):79-88. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000011472. Epub 2024 Apr 16.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 38640068 (View on PubMed)

Provided Documents

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Document Type: Study Protocol

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Document Type: Statistical Analysis Plan

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Related Links

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Other Identifiers

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1936-201-008

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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