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Botulinum Type A Toxin in the Treatment of Lateral Canthal Lines (Crow's Feet)

A Phase II, Multi-Centre, Randomised, Double-blind, Dose-Ranging Study Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of a Single Treatment With 15, 30 or 45 Units (Per Eye) of Dysport to Placebo in the Symptomatic Treatment of Lateral Canthal Lines (Crow's Feet)

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT00247559
Enrollment
221
Registered
2005-11-02
Start date
2004-05-31
Completion date
2005-04-08
Last updated
2019-11-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Lateral Canthal Lines

Keywords

crow's feet, cosmesis, ageing

Brief summary

Despite the wealth of information in the literature regarding the cosmetic applications of botulinum type A toxin (BoNT-A), and the widespread use of the BoNT-A for cosmetic applications, the number of randomised, controlled clinical trials is small. Much of the published information is based on open-label studies or anecdotal data. Of the robust trial data that is available, the vast majority relates to the treatment of glabellar lines, and there is little data available regarding the use of BoNT-A in lateral canthal lines. This study aims to determine the optimum dose for the use of BoNT-A in this area.

Interventions

BIOLOGICALBotulinum toxin type A

Sponsors

Ipsen
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Male or female patients, 18 to 65 years of age. * In the opinion of the Investigator moderate to severe lateral canthal lines (crow's feet) during maximum smile on both sides of the face. * In the opinion of the Investigator mild to severe lateral canthal lines (crow's feet) at rest on both sides of the face.

Exclusion criteria

* Any prior surgery affecting the orbicularis oculi muscle, prior blepharoplasty or brow lift, or any prior cosmetic procedures or scars that may interfere with the evaluation of the study results. * Previous insertion of any non-absorbable material in the periorbital region or facial treatment with augmentation material within 12 months prior to screening. * Any prior treatment with botulinum toxin (of any serotype). * Previous treatment with lasers for skin resurfacing or treatment with deep chemical peels within 12 months prior to screening. * Inability to substantially lessen the lateral canthal lines by physically spreading them apart. * Facial conditions that could affect safety or efficacy results such as: active infection or other skin problem in the periorbital area (e.g. acute acne lesions or ulcers); history of facial nerve palsy; marked facial asymmetry; ptosis; excessive dermatochalasis; deep dermal scarring; thick sebaceous skin; photodamage etc.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Change in severity of crow's feet at maximum smile at week 4, compared to baseline, assessed photographically by independent panel

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
At week 2,4,8,12,16,20,24, compared to baseline: change in severity of crow's feet at rest & max. smile, assessed by investigator & independent panel (photographically); change in patient satisfaction with appearance of crow's feet & general appearance

Countries

France, Germany, United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026