AGN-151586 for Frown Lines
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests a new treatment called AGN-151586, an experimental therapy for improving glabellar lines (the frown lines between the eyebrows). The main goal is to assess the safety of this treatment when administered multiple times. Adults with moderate to severe glabellar lines, who can see their lines clearly without glasses and have not recently received related treatments, might be suitable candidates. Participants will receive injections and attend regular check-ups to monitor effects and any side effects. As a Phase 3 trial, this is the final step before FDA approval, providing participants an opportunity to contribute to a potentially groundbreaking treatment.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications. However, if you have used any botulinum neurotoxin for aesthetic treatment in the last 6 months or for therapeutic treatment in the last 12 months, you may not be eligible to participate.
Is there any evidence suggesting that AGN-151586 is likely to be safe for humans?
Research shows that AGN-151586 is generally safe. Earlier studies found no harmful reactions directly linked to AGN-151586. When side effects occurred, they were usually mild to moderate and resolved on their own, indicating that most people tolerated the treatment well.
AGN-151586 is administered as an injection into the muscle. This method involves injecting the medicine directly into the muscle, a common practice for treatments of this kind.
Overall, research suggests that AGN-151586 is safe for humans, based on earlier study findings.12345Why do researchers think this study treatment might be promising?
AGN-151586 is unique because it targets glabellar lines, the frown lines between your eyebrows, using a novel formulation. Unlike traditional treatments like Botox, which also work on these lines, AGN-151586 is delivered via intramuscular injections, potentially offering a different safety and efficacy profile. Researchers are particularly excited because this new approach might provide longer-lasting results or fewer side effects, improving patient outcomes and satisfaction.
What evidence suggests that AGN-151586 might be an effective treatment for glabellar lines?
Research has shown that AGN-151586, which participants in this trial will receive, may help reduce frown lines between the eyebrows, known as glabellar lines. In earlier studies, individuals who received AGN-151586 injections noticed a clear improvement in these lines compared to those who received a placebo. The treatment relaxes certain forehead muscles, smoothing out the lines. Evidence also indicates that the treatment is generally safe, with manageable side effects. Overall, these findings suggest that AGN-151586 could effectively reduce moderate to severe frown lines.26789
Who Is on the Research Team?
ALLERGAN INC.
Principal Investigator
Allergan
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive 5 intramuscular AGN-151586 injections to the glabellar complex on Day 1, with potential for up to 2 additional cycles based on retreatment criteria
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment, including assessments for adverse events and immunogenicity
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- AGN-151586
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
AbbVie
Lead Sponsor
Dr. Roopal Thakkar
AbbVie
Chief Medical Officer since 2023
MD from Wayne State University School of Medicine
Robert A. Michael
AbbVie
Chief Executive Officer
Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Illinois
Allergan
Lead Sponsor
Brent Saunders
Allergan
Chief Executive Officer since 2015
JD and MBA from Temple University
Dr. David Nicholson
Allergan
Chief Medical Officer since 2015
MD from Harvard Medical School