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Botulinum Toxin A in the Healing of Surgical Wounds of the Neck: a Randomized, Prospective, Placebo-controlled Trial
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Botulinum Toxin Type A and Normal Saline for Scar. Completed, enrolled 40 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The investigators hypothesize that Botox A will reduce scarring and improve healing of surgical neck wounds.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
A vial of Botulinum Toxin A containing 100U of Botox will be reconstituted with 2mL of normal saline for a concentration of 50U/mL. 5 units (0.1mL) of Botulinum Toxin a will be injected at midline and 1.5cm lateral to midline, bidirectionally, following a thyroidectomy or parathyroidectomy.
0.1mL of normal saline in a placebo vial containing 2mL of normal saline will be injected along three sites (midline and 1.5cm lateral from midline) following a thyroidectomy or parathyroidectomy.