RECRUITING

BoTox Into the Sternocleidomastoid Muscles (SCM)

Description

Botulinum toxin injections have been used both in the face and neck for many years. However, injection into the sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM) has only been done to treat neck spasms. In this study botulinum toxin will be injected into the SCM to determine if this will result in a temporary slimming effect on the neck and produce a more feminine, youthful neck contour.

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

Botulinum toxin injections have been used both in the face and neck for many years. However, injection into the sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM) has only been done to treat neck spasms. In this study botulinum toxin will be injected into the SCM to determine if this will result in a temporary slimming effect on the neck and produce a more feminine, youthful neck contour.

The Effect of Injection of prabotulinumtoxinA-xvfs (Jeuveau) Into the Bilateral Sternocleidomastoid Muscles on Neck Circumference and Aesthetics

BoTox Into the Sternocleidomastoid Muscles (SCM)

Condition
Neck Muscle Issue
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Newton

The Spiegel Center, Newton, Massachusetts, United States, 02459

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Age eligible individual seeking a more feminine neck appearance
  • * Prior neuromodulator injections in the sternocleidomastoid muscles (SCM) within the past year
  • * Current anticoagulant use
  • * Body mass index (BMI) \>30
  • * Anticipation of significant weight gain or loss during the study period (e.g. patients taking or planning to take within the study period a semaglutide medication.)
  • * Prior allergy to botulinum toxin A
  • * Currently pregnant or breastfeeding

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Boston Medical Center,

Jeffrey Spiegel, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Boston Medical Center and The Spiegel Center

Study Record Dates

2026-03