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Botox breakthrough? study tests if injection depth matters for wrinkle treatment
NCT ID NCT05766683
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares injecting Botox at two different depths (2mm vs 4mm) to treat frown lines between the eyebrows. Twenty adults will receive a one-time treatment, and researchers will measure how well each depth reduces wrinkles and any side effects. The goal is to find the optimal injection depth for best results with minimal risks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could help doctors choose the best injection depth for treating frown lines with Botox, possibly improving results and reducing side effects.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-phase trial with only 20 people. The results may not apply to everyone, and the difference between depths might be small or not meaningful.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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20 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2023
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patient age 18 and older 2. Patient able to understand requirements of the study and risks involved 3. Patient able to sign a consent form Exclusion Criteria: 1. A patient who is lactating, pregnant, or planning to become pregnant 2. Prior history of botulinum neurotoxin treatment of the face within the past one (1) year 3. History of hypersensitivity to botulinum neurotoxin 4. History of neuromuscular disorders (e.g., myasthenia gravis) 5. History of facial surgery or scars in the treatment area that may confound study results
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Henry Ford Health System
Detroit, Michigan, 48202, United States
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