Study Summary
This trial is testing whether a botulinum toxin can improve the appearance of a sagging neck muscle. Around 400 people will be enrolled at 35 sites across the US, Europe, and Russia, and will be randomly assigned to receive either the toxin or a placebo. There will be monthly follow-up visits.
Treatment Effectiveness
Phase-Based Effectiveness
Study Objectives
3 Primary · 19 Secondary · Reporting Duration: Day -14 to Day 120
Trial Safety
Phase-Based Safety
Side Effects for
Awards & Highlights
Trial Design
2 Treatment Groups
BOTOX
1 of 2
Placebo
1 of 2
Experimental Treatment
Non-Treatment Group
426 Total Participants · 2 Treatment Groups
Primary Treatment: OnabotulinumtoxinA · Has Placebo Group · Phase 3
Trial Logistics
Trial Timeline
Who is running the clinical trial?
Eligibility Criteria
Age 18+ · All Participants · 0 Total Inclusion Criteria
Mark “Yes” if the following statements are true for you:Who else is applying?
What state do they live in?
Texas | 40.0% |
California | 40.0% |
New Jersey | 20.0% |
How old are they?
18 - 65 | 100.0% |
What site did they apply to?
Moradi MD /ID# 244719 | 50.0% |
Luxurgery /ID# 244924 | 50.0% |
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria | 50.0% |
Did not meet criteria | 50.0% |
Why did patients apply to this trial?
- "i hope this trial can help with my symptoms"
How many prior treatments have patients received?
0 | 100.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this research project still recruiting participants?
"The online registry, clinicaltrials.gov, reflects that this study is still enrolling patients. The listing was first made on August 10th, 2021 with the most recent update being on November 3rd, 2022." - Anonymous Online Contributor
What medical conditions does OnabotulinumtoxinA commonly treat?
"OnabotulinumtoxinA is most often used to ameliorate urinary incontinence, however it can also serve as a treatment for spinal cord issues, botox, and overactive bladder syndrome." - Anonymous Online Contributor
What is the Food and Drug Administration's stance on OnabotulinumtoxinA?
"OnabotulinumtoxinA is considered safe, as it has been studied in Phase 3 trials. This level of investigation means there is data supporting both its efficacy and safety." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Has OnabotulinumtoxinA been used in other research studies?
"In 2012, OnabotulinumtoxinA was first studied at Rothman Institute. Since then, there have been 18623 completed trials. Currently, there are 69 trials in progress, with a significant concentration in Bellaire, Texas." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Is this clinical trial widespread in the United States?
"This trial has 27 enrolment sites, some of which include Bellaire Dermatology in Bellaire, DermResearch Inc. in Austin, TX, and Total Skin and Beauty Derm Ctr in Birmingham." - Anonymous Online Contributor
How many test subjects are included in this clinical trial?
"This clinical trial requires 400 individuals that match the pre-determined inclusion criteria. Allergan, the sponsor, will be organizing the trial from multiple locations including Bellaire Dermatology /ID# 249902 in Bellaire, Texas and DermResearch, Inc. Austin, TX /ID# 249904 in Austin, Alabama." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Why did researchers design this trial in this way?
"This trial will last for 120 days and will aim to assess Composite Change as determined by both the Clinician Platysma Scale and the Participant Platysma Scale. Additionally, this study will also look at secondary outcomes like the satisfaction of patients with the appearance of their neck and lower face, as well as the percentage of participants who respond "not at all bothered" or "a little bothered" on the Bother Assessment Scale Item 1. Lastly, the trial will also evaluate change in improvement as rated by the investigator using the Clinician Platysma Scale." - Anonymous Online Contributor