Botulinum Toxin Type A for Frontal Hyperhidrosis (NCT07561580) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Botulinum Toxin Type A for Frontal Hyperhidrosis
Syria30 participantsStarted 2025-11-20
Plain-language summary
Frontal hyperhidrosis is a form of primary focal hyperhidrosis that significantly impairs patients' quality of life due to excessive visible sweating in the forehead region. Conventional treatment options often show limited efficacy or may be associated with undesirable side effects.
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of intradermal injections of Botulinum Toxin Type A in patients with primary frontal hyperhidrosis. Clinical outcomes will be assessed using Minor's iodine-starch test, the Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale (HDSS), and patient satisfaction scores. Participants will be followed up one month after treatment to evaluate therapeutic response and potential adverse effects.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 40 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients aged between 18 and 40 years.
Clinically and objectively confirmed primary focal frontal hyperhidrosis, defined by sweat production \>50 mg/min and a Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale (HDSS) score ≥3 (moderate to severe).
Inadequate response to topical antiperspirant therapy.
No prior treatment with Botulinum toxin type A within the last 6 months.
No use of any other hyperhidrosis treatment within the last 3 months.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Secondary hyperhidrosis due to systemic conditions such as hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus, or neurological disorders.
Neuromuscular disorders including myasthenia gravis or Lambert-Eaton syndrome. Active dermatological conditions or anatomical abnormalities in the frontal region (e.g., infections, inflammation, scars).
Known hypersensitivity to Botulinum toxin or any of its components. Pregnancy or breastfeeding. Use of medications that may interfere with Botulinum toxin activity (e.g., aminoglycosides) within one month prior to treatment.
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
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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
1
Change in Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale (HDSS) score
Timeframe: Baseline and 1 month (4 weeks) after treatment
2
Change in hyperhidrotic area assessed by Minor's iodine-starch test
Timeframe: Baseline and 1 month (4 weeks) after treatment