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

Last updated: December 5, 2025
Sponsor: AbbVie
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

3

Condition

N/A

Treatment

Placebo

BOTOX

Clinical Study ID

NCT06387394
M21-416
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

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.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Participant meets the following criteria:

  • Bilateral Grade 4 or Grade 5 Masseter Muscle Prominence (MMP) (identical gradesfor left and right sides of the face), as determined at by the investigatorusing the Masseter Muscle Prominence Scale (MMPS).

  • Bilateral Grade 4 or Grade 5 MMP (identical grades for left and right sides ofthe face), as determined by the participant using the Masseter MuscleProminence 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.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Excess lower facial fat, jowling, loose or lax skin in lower face, or parotid glandprominence that could interfere with MMPS or MMPS-P grading.

  • Asymmetry of left and right sides of the face that could prevent identical MMPS orMMPS-P grading on both sides of the face.

  • History of or current temporomandibular disorder (TMJD), or presence ofsigns/symptoms of possible TMJD.

Study Design

Total Participants: 202
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Placebo
Phase: 3
Study Start date:
April 22, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
November 25, 2025

Connect with a study center

  • Total Skin and Beauty Dermatology Center /ID# 248218

    Birmingham 4049979, Alabama 4829764 35205
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Mayo Clinic Arizona /ID# 248883

    Phoenix 5308655, Arizona 5551752 85054
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills /ID# 248223

    Los Angeles 5368361, California 5332921 90069
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Cosmetic Laser Dermatology /ID# 248215

    San Diego 5391811, California 5332921 92121-2119
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Ava T. Shamban MD - Santa Monica. /ID# 248886

    Santa Monica 5393212, California 5332921 90404-2208
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • DMR Research PLLC /ID# 248485

    Westport 4845585, Connecticut 4831725 06880
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Susan H. Weinkle MD /ID# 252063

    Bradenton 4148708, Florida 4155751 34209-5642
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Skin and Cancer Associates, LLP /ID# 248209

    Miami 4164138, Florida 4155751 33137-3254
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • William P. Coleman, III, M.D., A Professional Medical Corporation /ID# 249827

    Metairie, Louisiana 70006
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Coleman Center For Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery /ID# 249827

    Metairie 4333177, Louisiana 4331987 70006
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Delricht Research /ID# 249825

    New Orleans 4335045, Louisiana 4331987 70115
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Clarkston Dermatology /ID# 248888

    Clarkston 4988997, Michigan 5001836 48346
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Skin Laser and Surgery Specialists of NY and NJ /ID# 251501

    Hackensack 5098706, New Jersey 5101760 07601-1997
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Edwin F. Williams III, MD FACS of LATHAM P.C. D/B/A THE REJUVA CENTER /ID# 248887

    Latham 5124045, New York 5128638 12110
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Wilmington Dermatology Center /ID# 250651

    Wilmington 4499379, North Carolina 4482348 28403
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Centricity Research Dublin Multispecialty /ID# 248484

    Dublin 5152333, Ohio 5165418 43016
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Tennessee Clinical Research Center /ID# 248486

    Nashville 4644585, Tennessee 4662168 37215-2885
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Austin Institute for Clinical Research /ID# 248217

    Pflugerville, Texas 78660
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Bellaire Dermatology Associates /ID# 248221

    Bellaire 4673353, Texas 4736286 77401
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute /ID# 248220

    Dallas 4684888, Texas 4736286 75231
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Austin Institute for Clinical Research - Pflugerville /ID# 248217

    Pflugerville 4718711, Texas 4736286 78660
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • SkinDC /ID# 248885

    Arlington 4744709, Virginia 6254928 22209
    United States

    Site Not Available

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