Botulinum toxin type A

Generic Name
Botulinum toxin type A
Brand Names
Botox, Botox Cosmetic, Dysport, Jeuveau, Xeomin, Nuceiva
Drug Type
Biotech
Chemical Formula
-
CAS Number
93384-43-1
Unique Ingredient Identifier
0A6JH35GMQ
Background

In 2002, botulinum toxin A, also known as onabotulinumtoxinA or Botox, was the first type A botulism toxin to be introduced into the market for cosmetic use. With a wide variety of applications and favourable safety profile, Botulinum toxin A injection is a minimally invasive and promising treatment for cosmetic imperfections, muscle spasms, and other condit...

Indication

Botulinum toxin A is indicated for a variety of conditions, depending on the preparations. Cosmetically, it is used for the treatment of facial fine lines and wrinkles, specifically for upper facial rhytides, including forehead, lateral canthus, and glabellar lines.
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Associated Conditions
Bladder pain, Blepharospasm, Cervical Dystonia, Chronic Migraine, Diabetic Neuropathies, Epicondylitis, Equinus deformity of foot, acquired, Facial Skin Wrinkles, Glabellar Frown Lines (GL), Lower Limb Spasticity, Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Neurogenic Detrusor Overactivity, Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Overactive Bladder Syndrome (OABS), Post Stroke Pain, Postherpetic Neuralgia, Sialorrhea, Spasticity, Spinal Cord Injuries, Strabismus, TMJ Disorders, Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN), Upper Limb Spasticity, Urinary Incontinence (UI), Hypertonicity disorders of the 7th nerve, Moderate Glabellar Frown Lines (GL), Severe Glabellar Frown Lines (GL), Severe axillary hyperhidrosis
Associated Therapies
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Efficacy of Nerve Block Versus Botox in Chronic Migraine Management

First Posted Date
2024-11-12
Last Posted Date
2024-11-12
Lead Sponsor
Zagazig University
Target Recruit Count
64
Registration Number
NCT06684249
Locations
🇪🇬

Zagazig University, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig, El-Sharkia, Egypt

Effects of Microtox on Facial Skin Quality, Fine Wrinkles, and Texture

First Posted Date
2024-09-20
Last Posted Date
2024-09-20
Lead Sponsor
Kalpna Kay Durairaj, MD, FACS
Target Recruit Count
20
Registration Number
NCT06604832
Locations
🇺🇸

K. Kay Durairaj, MD, A Medical Corp., Pasadena, California, United States

Effect of Botulinum Toxin on Selective Motor Control and Pain in Diplegic Cerebral Palsy

First Posted Date
2024-09-04
Last Posted Date
2024-10-15
Lead Sponsor
Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital
Target Recruit Count
40
Registration Number
NCT06583343
Locations
🇹🇷

Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital, Istanbul, Gaziosmanpaşa, Turkey

Evaluation of Efficacy of Botulinum Toxin A Plus Oral Tadalafil 5 mg in Diabetic Men With Erectile Dysfunction

First Posted Date
2024-09-04
Last Posted Date
2024-12-03
Lead Sponsor
Aswan University Hospital
Target Recruit Count
32
Registration Number
NCT06583590
Locations
🇪🇬

Aswan University-Faculty of Medicine, Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Egypt

Pretreatment Botulinum Toxin in Head and Neck Cancer Surgery

First Posted Date
2024-07-31
Last Posted Date
2024-07-31
Lead Sponsor
Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital
Target Recruit Count
50
Registration Number
NCT06530524
Locations
🇨🇦

McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Thoracic Sympathetic Ganglion Block With Botulinum Toxin Type A

Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2024-06-24
Last Posted Date
2024-06-26
Lead Sponsor
Seoul National University
Target Recruit Count
78
Registration Number
NCT06470581

Use of Botulinum Toxin A in Direct Eyebrow Lift Scar

Phase 2
Recruiting
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2024-06-18
Last Posted Date
2024-06-18
Lead Sponsor
University of Sao Paulo
Target Recruit Count
40
Registration Number
NCT06465056
Locations
🇧🇷

University of São Paulo (Clinical Hospital), São Paulo, Brazil

🇧🇷

Ophthalmology Dept. University of Sao Paulo General Hospital, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Head-to-Head Comparison of All Botulinum Neurotoxin Type A Products for Glabellar Rhytides

Phase 4
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2024-06-07
Last Posted Date
2024-07-30
Lead Sponsor
Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)
Target Recruit Count
240
Registration Number
NCT06448676

Effectiveness of Botulinum Toxin A in Preventing Scar Formation and Initial Exploration of "Optimal Concentration"

Early Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2024-05-31
Last Posted Date
2024-05-31
Lead Sponsor
Dezhou Hospital Qilu Hospital of Shandong University
Target Recruit Count
50
Registration Number
NCT06437912
Locations
🇨🇳

Qilu Hospital of Shandong University Dezhou Hospital, Dezhou, Shandong, China

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