A Study to Assess BOTOX Injections in Adult Participants for the Change of Masseter Muscle Prominence

Description

The masseter muscle is one of the muscles in the lower face used for chewing. The prominence of the masseter muscle can appear as a widened lower face which some individuals deem as aesthetically undesirable and can be treated by selectively weakening the masseter muscles with small quantities of botulinum toxin. The purpose of this study is to assess how safe and effective injection of onabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX) is in adult participants with Masseter Muscle Prominence (MMP). BOTOX is being investigated for the treatment of Muscle Masseter Prominence. In Period 1, participants are placed in 1 of 2 groups, called treatment arms. Each group receives a different treatment, placebo or BOTOX. There is a 1 in 4 chance that participants will be assigned to placebo. In Period 2, eligible participants can receive an optional open-label retreatment of BOTOX. Approximately 200 adult participants with MMP will be enrolled in the study at approximately 20 sites in the United States. Participants will receive intramuscular injections across both the right and left masseter muscle of either BOTOX or placebo on Day 1. Participants who are eligible for re-treatment will be given BOTOX injections on either the Day 180, 210, 240, or 270 visit and will be followed up for up to 6 months. There may be higher treatment burden for participants in this trial compared to their standard of care. Participants will attend regular monthly visits during the study at a hospital or clinic. The effect of the treatment will be checked by medical assessments, checking for side effects, and completing questionnaires.

Conditions

Masseter Muscle Prominence

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The masseter muscle is one of the muscles in the lower face used for chewing. The prominence of the masseter muscle can appear as a widened lower face which some individuals deem as aesthetically undesirable and can be treated by selectively weakening the masseter muscles with small quantities of botulinum toxin. The purpose of this study is to assess how safe and effective injection of onabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX) is in adult participants with Masseter Muscle Prominence (MMP). BOTOX is being investigated for the treatment of Muscle Masseter Prominence. In Period 1, participants are placed in 1 of 2 groups, called treatment arms. Each group receives a different treatment, placebo or BOTOX. There is a 1 in 4 chance that participants will be assigned to placebo. In Period 2, eligible participants can receive an optional open-label retreatment of BOTOX. Approximately 200 adult participants with MMP will be enrolled in the study at approximately 20 sites in the United States. Participants will receive intramuscular injections across both the right and left masseter muscle of either BOTOX or placebo on Day 1. Participants who are eligible for re-treatment will be given BOTOX injections on either the Day 180, 210, 240, or 270 visit and will be followed up for up to 6 months. There may be higher treatment burden for participants in this trial compared to their standard of care. Participants will attend regular monthly visits during the study at a hospital or clinic. The effect of the treatment will be checked by medical assessments, checking for side effects, and completing questionnaires.

BOTOX® (onabotulinumtoxinA) for the Reduction of Masseter Muscle Prominence: A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study

A Study to Assess BOTOX Injections in Adult Participants for the Change of Masseter Muscle Prominence

Condition
Masseter Muscle Prominence
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Birmingham

Total Skin and Beauty Dermatology Center /ID# 248218, Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35205

Phoenix

Mayo Clinic Arizona /ID# 248883, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85054

Los Angeles

Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills /ID# 248223, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90069

San Diego

Cosmetic Laser Dermatology /ID# 248215, San Diego, California, United States, 92121-2119

Santa Monica

Ava T. Shamban MD - Santa Monica. /ID# 248886, Santa Monica, California, United States, 90404-2208

Westport

DMR Research PLLC /ID# 248485, Westport, Connecticut, United States, 06880

Bradenton

Susan H. Weinkle MD /ID# 252063, Bradenton, Florida, United States, 34209-5642

Miami

Skin and Cancer Associates, LLP /ID# 248209, Miami, Florida, United States, 33137-3254

Metairie

Coleman Center For Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery /ID# 249827, Metairie, Louisiana, United States, 70006

New Orleans

Delricht Research /ID# 249825, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70115

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Participant meets the following criteria:
  • * Bilateral Grade 4 or Grade 5 Masseter Muscle Prominence (MMP) (identical grades for left and right sides of the face), as determined at by the investigator using the Masseter Muscle Prominence Scale (MMPS).
  • * Bilateral Grade 4 or Grade 5 MMP (identical grades for left and right sides of the face), as determined by the participant using the Masseter Muscle Prominence Scale - Participant (MMPS-P).
  • * Investigator and participant scoring of MMPS and MMPS-P must be the same.
  • * Body mass index (BMI) ≤ 30 kg/m\^2 using the calculation: BMI = weight (kg)/height (m)\^2.
  • * Excess lower facial fat, jowling, loose or lax skin in lower face, or parotid gland prominence that could interfere with MMPS or MMPS-P grading.
  • * Asymmetry of left and right sides of the face that could prevent identical MMPS or MMPS-P grading on both sides of the face.
  • * History of or current temporomandibular disorder (TMJD), or presence of signs/symptoms of possible TMJD.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

AbbVie,

ABBVIE INC., STUDY_DIRECTOR, AbbVie

Study Record Dates

2025-12