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A Study of NT 201 in Adults With Moderate to Severe Platysma Prominence in the United States

Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Neuromuscular Agents
Peripheral Nervous System Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Acetylcholine Release Inhibitors
Membrane Transport Modulators
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Cholinergic Agents
Neurotransmitter Agents
incobotulinumtoxinA
Botulinum Toxins, Type A
Interventions
Drug: NT 201 Placebo
Registration Number
NCT07122193
Lead Sponsor
Merz North America, Inc.
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of NT 201 compared with placebo in participants with moderate to severe platysma prominence. The study will be conducted in two periods: Main Period (MP) and Open label Extension Period (OLEX).

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
300
Inclusion Criteria
  • Presence of four (medial and lateral, left and right) platysmal bands assessed at screening and baseline.
  • A score of Grade 3 ('moderate') or Grade 4 ('severe') on the MAPS-D at maximum contraction by the investigator and participant.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Hypersensitivity or a history of allergic reaction to botulinum toxin of any serotype or any of their formulation ingredients.
  • Any medical condition that may put the participant at increased risk with exposure to botulinum toxin of any serotype, or any disorders that might interfere with neuromuscular function.
  • Any serious disease or disorder that could interfere with the safe completion of treatment or with study outcome assessments, or compromise participant safety.
  • Botulinum toxin treatment in the face (below the lower orbital rim), jawline, or neck within the last seven months.
  • History of lower face surgery, neck or chest surgery, aesthetic procedures, and orthodontic procedures in the past 12 months.
  • Planned surgery or aesthetic procedures to the lower face, neck, or chest during the study period.
  • Anticipated need for treatment with botulinum toxin of any serotype for any indication during the study (other than study products).

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Main Period: NT 201NT 201Participants will receive NT 201 IM injection, once on Day 1 of the MP.
Main Period: NT 201 Matching PlaceboNT 201 PlaceboParticipants will receive NT 201 matching placebo IM injection, once on Day 1 of the MP.
OLEX Period: NT 201NT 201Participants will receive a reinjection of NT 201 IM injection, once on Day 1 of OLEX Cycle 1 and Cycle 2.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Composite Achievement of Grade 1 or Grade 2 and at Least a 2-Grade Improvement From Baseline Based on Both the Investigator's Assessment and Participant's Self-Assessment Using the Merz Aesthetics Platysma Scale - Dynamic (MAPS-D) At Week 2 of MPAt Week 2 of MP

MAPS-D is a validated five-point scale that will be used to grade the platysma prominence. Scores range from Grade 1 (none to minimal) to Grade 5 (very severe). A lower score indicates improvement.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Achievement of Grade 1 (None to Minimal) or Grade 2 (Mild) And at Least a 2-Grade Improvement From Baseline Based on the Investigator's Assessment Using MAPS-D at Week 1 and Week 4 up to Week 17 of MPAt Week 1 and Week 4 up to Week 17 of MP

MAPS-D is a validated five-point scale that will be used to grade the platysma prominence. Scores range from Grade 1 (none to minimal) to Grade 5 (very severe). A lower score indicates improvement.

Achievement of Grade 1 (None to Minimal) or Grade 2 (Mild) And at Least a 2-Grade Improvement From Baseline Based on Participant's Self-Assessment Using MAPS-D at Week 1 and Week 4 up to Week 17 of MPAt Week 1 and Week 4 up to Week 17 of MP

MAPS-D is a validated five-point scale that will be used to grade the platysma prominence. Scores range from Grade 1 (none to minimal) to Grade 5 (very severe). A lower score indicates improvement.

Achievement of at Least a +1 (Improved) Score on the Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS)-Platysmal Bands Based on the Investigator's Assessment at Week 2 of MPAt Week 2 of MP

GAIS is a balanced seven-point Likert scale (range -3 \[very much worse\] to +3 \[very much improved\]) commonly used in aesthetic medicine to rate post-treatment improvement in appearance. A higher score indicates improvement.

Achievement of Grade 1 (None to Minimal) or Grade 2 (Mild) And at Least a 2-Grade Improvement From Baseline Based on the Investigator's Assessment Using MAPS-D at Week 2 of MPAt Week 2 of MP

MAPS-D is a validated five-point scale that will be used to grade the platysma prominence. Scores range from Grade 1 (none to minimal) to Grade 5 (very severe). A lower score indicates improvement.

Achievement of at Least a +1 (Improved) Score on the GAIS-Platysmal Bands Based on the Participant's Self-Assessment at Week 2 of MPAt Week 2 of MP

GAIS is a balanced seven-point Likert scale (range -3 \[very much worse\] to +3 \[very much improved\]) commonly used in aesthetic medicine to rate post-treatment improvement in appearance. A higher score indicates improvement.

Achievement of at Least a +1 (Improved) Score Using the GAIS-Lower Face Contour According to the Participant's Self-Assessment at Week 2 of MPAt Week 2 of MP

GAIS is a balanced seven-point Likert scale (range -3 \[very much worse\] to +3 \[very much improved\]) commonly used in aesthetic medicine to rate post-treatment improvement in appearance. A higher score indicates improvement.

Achievement of Grade 1 (None to Minimal) or Grade 2 (Mild) And at Least a 2-Grade Improvement From Baseline Based on the Participant's Self-Assessment Using MAPS-D at Week 2 of MPAt Week 2 of MP

MAPS-D is a validated five-point scale that will be used to grade the platysma prominence. Scores range from Grade 1 (none to minimal) to Grade 5 (very severe). A lower score indicates improvement.

Achievement of at Least a +1 (Improved) Score Using the GAIS-Lower Face Contour According to the Investigator's Assessment at Week 2 of MPAt Week 2 of MP

GAIS is a balanced seven-point Likert scale (range -3 \[very much worse\] to +3 \[very much improved\]) commonly used in aesthetic medicine to rate post-treatment improvement in appearance. A higher score indicates improvement.

Achievement of at Least a +1 (Somewhat Satisfied) Score Using the Participant's Satisfaction Questionnaire at Week 2 of MPAt Week 2 of MP

Participants satisfaction questionnaire responses will be rated on a scale ranging from +3 (very satisfied) to -3 (very dissatisfied). A higher score indicates satisfaction.

Achievement of Grade 1 (None to Minimal) or Grade 2 (Mild) And at Least a 2-Grade Improvement From Baseline Based on Both the Investigator's Assessment and Participant's Self-Assessment Using MAPS-D at Week 1 and Week 4 up to Week 17 of MPAt Week 1 and Week 4 up to Week 17 of MP

MAPS-D is a validated five-point scale that will be used to grade the platysma prominence. Scores range from Grade 1 (none to minimal) to Grade 5 (very severe). A lower score indicates improvement.

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