A Study to Assess BOTOX Injections for the Change of Masseter Muscle Prominence in Adult Participants

NCT ID: NCT06399718

Last Updated: 2025-11-17

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE3

Total Enrollment

207 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-04-30

Study Completion Date

2025-11-10

Brief Summary

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The masseter muscle is one of the muscles in the lower face used for chewing. The prominence of the masseter muscle can appear as a widened lower face which some individuals deem as aesthetically undesirable and can be treated by selectively weakening the masseter muscles with small quantities of botulinum toxin. The purpose of this study is to assess how safe and effective injection of onabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX) is in adult participants with Masseter Muscle Prominence (MMP).

BOTOX is being investigated for the treatment of Muscle Masseter Prominence. In Period 1, participants are placed in 1 of 2 groups, called treatment arms. Each group receives a different treatment, placebo or BOTOX. There is a 1 in 4 chance that participants will be assigned to placebo. In Period 2, eligible participants can receive an optional open-label retreatment of BOTOX. Approximately 200 adult participants with MMP will be enrolled in the study at approximately 20 sites in the United States.

Participants will receive intramuscular injections across both the right and left masseter muscle of either BOTOX or placebo on Day 1. Participants who are eligible for re-treatment will be given a BOTOX injection on either the Day 180, 210, 240, or 270 visit and will be followed up for up to 6 months.

There may be higher treatment burden for participants in this trial compared to their standard of care. Participants will attend regular monthly visits during the study at a hospital or clinic. The effect of the treatment will be checked by medical assessments, checking for side effects, and completing questionnaires.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Masseter Muscle Prominence

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

SEQUENTIAL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

Participants Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Double-Blind Period: BOTOX

Participants will receive BOTOX injections across both the right and left masseter muscle on Day 1.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

BOTOX

Intervention Type DRUG

Intramuscular Injections

Double-Blind Period: Placebo

Participants will receive placebo injections across both the right and left masseter muscle on Day 1.

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo

Intervention Type DRUG

Intramuscular Injections

Open-Label Period: BOTOX

Participants who are eligible for re-treatment will receive BOTOX injections on either the Day 180, 210, 240, or 270 visit and will be followed for up to 6 months.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

BOTOX

Intervention Type DRUG

Intramuscular Injections

Interventions

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BOTOX

Intramuscular Injections

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo

Intramuscular Injections

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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OnabotulinumtoxinA

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Participant meets the following criteria:

* Bilateral Grade 4 or Grade 5 Masseter Muscle Prominence (MMP) (identical grades for left and right sides of the face), as determined by the investigator using the Masseter Muscle Prominence Scale (MMPS).
* Bilateral Grade 4 or Grade 5 MMP (identical grades for left and right sides of the face), as determined by the participant using the Masseter Muscle Prominence Scale - Participant (MMPS-P).
* Investigator and participant scoring of MMPS and MMPS-P must be the same.
* Body mass index (BMI) ≤ 30 kg/m\^2 using the calculation: BMI = weight (kg)/height (m)\^2.

Exclusion Criteria

* Excess lower facial fat, jowling, loose or lax skin in lower face, or parotid gland prominence that could interfere with MMPS or MMPS-P grading.
* Asymmetry of left and right sides of the face that could prevent identical MMPS or MMPS-P grading on both sides of the face.
* History of or current temporomandibular disorder (TMJD), or presence of signs/symptoms of possible TMJD.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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AbbVie

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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ABBVIE INC.

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

AbbVie

Locations

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Westside Aesthetics /ID# 248232

Los Angeles, California, United States

Site Status

Private Practice - Dr. Steven G. Yoelin /ID# 268046

Newport Beach, California, United States

Site Status

Pacific Clinical Innovations /ID# 248231

Vista, California, United States

Site Status

Sherber + RAD /ID# 248894

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States

Site Status

Steven Fagien MD Aesthetic Eyelid Plastic Surgery /ID# 248478

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

Site Status

Skin Research Institute LLC /ID# 248230

Coral Gables, Florida, United States

Site Status

Kavali Plastic Surgery and Skin Renewal Center /ID# 248480

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Site Status

DeNova Research /ID# 248237

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Site Status

DelRicht Research /ID# 250313

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

Site Status

Etre Cosmetic Dermatology and Laser Center /ID# 248229

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Site Status

Aesthetic Center at Woodholme /ID# 248481

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Site Status

Michigan Center for Research Corporation /ID# 249145

Clinton Township, Michigan, United States

Site Status

Skin Specialists /ID# 248233

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Site Status

Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York /ID# 248479

New York, New York, United States

Site Status

Luxurgery /ID# 248236

New York, New York, United States

Site Status

The Practice of Brian S. Biesman MD PLLC /ID# 248226

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Site Status

Sherman Aesthetic Center /ID# 248482

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Site Status

Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery - Westlake /ID# 249875

Austin, Texas, United States

Site Status

DermResearch Inc. /ID# 248227

Austin, Texas, United States

Site Status

Austin Institute for Clinical Research at SBA Dermatology /ID# 248228

Houston, Texas, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Related Links

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Other Identifiers

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M21-417

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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