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Radial Diffusion of the Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox®): Electromyographic Evaluation of the Frontal Muscle

Phase IV Study of Radial Diffusion of the Botulinum Toxin Type A: Electromyographic Evaluation of the Frontal Muscle.

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01297634
Enrollment
64
Registered
2011-02-17
Start date
2011-05-31
Completion date
2011-11-30
Last updated
2011-11-23

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

Conditions

Wrinkles

Keywords

Botulinum toxin type A, Hyperfunctional forehead lines, Randomized controlled trial, Double-blinded trial, Electromyogram (EMG), Electromyographic activity, Frontal Area

Brief summary

This study evaluates the diffusion area (cephalic, lateral, medial and caudal points) of the botulinum toxin type A in the frontal muscle for usual concentrations and dilutions of the drug. A basal line control and After the application control will be made, and the investigators will evaluate the drug effects, based on clinical aspects, photographic registers and through electromyography exam (EMG). Considering the results of our investigation, the investigators may propose a pattern of application of BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE-A Botox® in the frontal area.

Interventions

DRUGBotulinum Toxin Type-A (day 0)

* Botulinum Toxin Type-A 1 unit. Dilution:1U/0,01ml (with saline solution). will be injected in the left and right belly to the Frontal Muscle. * Botulinum Toxin Type-A 1 unit. Dilution: 0,5U/0,01ml (with saline solution). will be injected in the left and right belly to the Frontal Muscle. * Botulinum Toxin Type-A 1 unit. Dilution: 0,25U/0,01ml (with saline solution). will be injected in the left and right belly to the Frontal Muscle.

Sponsors

Allergan
CollaboratorINDUSTRY
Ivo Pitanguy Institute
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
30 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Subjects who have indication for aesthetic treatment of the frontal dynamic wrinkles, in maximal contraction of the frontal muscle. * Availability and understanding of the patient, for complete all the steps throughout the duration of the study. * Medical history and physical examination compatible with the study. * Informed consent signed.

Exclusion criteria

* Subjects with previous forehead face lifting or blepharoplasty surgery. * Previous use of Botulinum toxin in the last 6 months. * Forehead or eyelid asymmetry. * Subjects with infections on site of injection or inflammatory skin diseases. * Subjects with hypersensitivity to any component of the formulation, including albumin. * Subjects with neuropathic or neuromuscular diseases. * Subjects using aminoglycosides, penicillamine antibiotics, quinine and Ca2+ channel blockers. * Subjects with pregnancy and lactation, or that planning become pregnant during the time of the study. * Subjects with dimorphism or others psychological disorders.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Treatment AreaChange from baseline at day 30Radial area (cephalic, lateral, medial and caudal points) of physioelectric activity of the frontal muscle, measured with electromyography (EMG). Clinical and Photographical register evaluation of the dynamical wrinkles in the treatment area.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Complete Treatment PhaseDay 30Quantity of Botulinum Toxin used in every subject to aim to complete the treatment to the rest of the frontal area, based on the results of the primary outcomes.

Countries

Brazil

Outcome results

None listed

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