New Frown-Line treatment shows promise in large trial
NCT ID NCT05248880
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new botulinum toxin, AGN-151586, for treating moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows. About 300 adults who had never received any botulinum toxin treatment were randomly assigned to get either the study drug or a placebo. The main goal was to see if the treatment safely reduced frown lines at maximum frown after one week, as judged by both doctors and participants.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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309 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2022
- Finished
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Feb 2023
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
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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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants must be able to accurately assess their facial lines without the use of eyeglasses (contact lens use is acceptable). * Participant must have moderate or severe Glabellar Lines at maximum frown as assessed by both the investigator and participant using the Facial Wrinkle Scale (FWS) at Screening and Baseline Day 1 visit. Exclusion Criteria: * Uncontrolled systemic disease. * Participants must not have a history of any use of botulinum neurotoxin of any serotype for any indication (including any investigational botulinum neurotoxin product). * Presence or history of any medical condition that may place the participant at increased risk following exposure to AGN-151586 or interfere with the study evaluation, including: * Diagnosed myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton syndrome, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or any other significant disease that might interfere with neuromuscular function * History of facial nerve palsy * Infection or dermatological condition at the treatment injection sites * Marked facial asymmetry, dermatochalasis, deep dermal scarring, excessively thick sebaceous skin, excessively photodamaged skin, or the inability to substantially lessen facial lines even by physically spreading them apart * Any eyebrow or eyelid ptosis at screening or Baseline Day 1 visit as determined by the investigator * History of known immunization to any botulinum neurotoxin serotype. * Tattoos, jewelry, or clothing which obscure the glabellar area and cannot be removed. * Anticipated need for surgery or overnight hospitalization during the study. * History of surgical procedures on forehead and/or periorbital areas or affecting these areas including any lifting procedure (e.g., rhinoplasty, facial lift, suture lift, thread lift, brow lift, eyelid and/or eyebrow surgery). * History of periorbital, mid-facial, or upper-facial treatment with semi permanent or permanent soft tissue fillers (e.g., poly-L-lactic acid, polyalkylimide, polymethylmethacrylate, polytetrafluoroethylene, and silicone), synthetic implantation and/or autologous fat transplantation. * Known active severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. * Female subject who is pregnant or breastfeeding, and is considering becoming pregnant or donating eggs during the study or for approximately 30 days after the last dose of study drug or until the end of study, whichever is longer. * Participant who has been treated with any investigational drug within 30 days of the drug prior to the first dose of study drug or is currently enrolled in another clinical study or was previously enrolled in this study. * Anticipated need for treatment with botulinum neurotoxin of any serotype for any reason during the study (other than study drug).
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Clear Dermatology & Aesthetics Center /ID# 238990
Scottsdale, Arizona, 85255-4134, United States
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Clinical Research Center of the Carolinas /ID# 239064
Charleston, South Carolina, 29407, United States
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Clinique D /ID# 239653
Laval, Quebec, H7N 6L2, Canada
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DMR Research PLLC /ID# 239061
Westport, Connecticut, 06880, United States
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DelRicht Research /ID# 244890
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70809, United States
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Dr Melinda Gooderham Medicine Profession /ID# 239657
Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 0Z4, Canada
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Duplicate_Austin Institute for Clinical Research /ID# 238989
Pflugerville, Texas, 78660, United States
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Duplicate_Kavali Plastic Surgery and Skin Renewal Center /ID# 244808
Atlanta, Georgia, 30328, United States
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Kalo Clinical Research /ID# 247279
West Valley City, Utah, 84120-2058, United States
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Marcus Medical Spa /ID# 241703
Redondo Beach, California, 90277, United States
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Maryland Dermatology Laser, Skin, & Vein Institute /ID# 239067
Hunt Valley, Maryland, 21030-3216, United States
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Pacific Derm /ID# 239654
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6H 4E1, Canada
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SkinDC /ID# 238988
Arlington, Virginia, 22209, United States
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Steve Yoelin MD Medical Associate Inc /ID# 243197
Newport Beach, California, 92663, United States
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The Centre for Clinical Trials /ID# 245873
Oakville, Ontario, L6J 7W5, Canada
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WDC Cosmetic and Research, PLLC /ID# 233935
Wilmington, North Carolina, 28405, United States
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YVR Aesthetics Training & Study Centre /ID# 241858
Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 1H2, Canada
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