UnknownPhase 4

The Impact of Botulinum Toxin on Brow Height and Morphology: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Lebanon30 participantsStarted 2016-10

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to describe three safe and reproducible techniques for brow lifting using botulinum toxin. It will also describe the effect of 2 techniques on the eyebrow shape using quantitative, objective measurements and satisfaction scales.

Who can participate

Age range

28 Years – 50 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Consecutive 30 female patients presenting to our clinic for brow lifting with botulinum toxin will be randomized to receive one of the two injection techniques Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with previous periorbital/forehead surgery * Patients who plucked the upper eyebrow margin * Patients with eyebrow tatoos * Patients with upper face botulinum toxin injection in the past 12 months * Patients with resorbable upper face fillers injection in the past 12 months * Patients with previous permanent upper face fillers injection * Pregnant patients * Lactating patients * Patients with preexisting neuromuscular conditions (myasthenia gravis, Eaton Lambert syndrome) * Patients using medication that could potentiate the effect of botulinum (ex: aminoglycoside antibiotics) * Patients with sensitivity to botulinum toxin or human albumin

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Objective assessment

Timeframe: 15 days post treatment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02942303

SponsorSt Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2017-05

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