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Evaluation of Quality of Life and Self-esteem After Botulinum Toxin type-a (Botox®) Injections in Depressed and Non-depressed Patients
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Botulinum Toxin Type A for Depression and Quality of Life. Completed, enrolled 50 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The primary objective of this study is to determine the alterations in quality of life and self-esteem after BOTOX® injections in the glabella in depressed and non-depressed patients. The secondary objective of this study are: * to assess wrinkles improvement * to evaluate depressive symptoms using Beck Depression Inventory before and after Botox® injections. * to elucidate that depression is not a contraindication for botulinum toxin injections.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Subjects included in the study will receive injections of 20 U (as minimal dose) to 40 U (as maximum dose) of BTX-A (BOTOX®/Allergan, USA) diluted in 0.9% saline, according to standard injections of 4U in 5 points of glabellar area as the treatment.