Drugs / Botulinum toxin serotype A
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Botulinum toxin serotype A

also known as BoNT-A · botulinum toxin type A
Developed for
myofascial pain syndrome · peripheral neuropathy
Investigated by
Allergan · University of California, Los Angeles

Trials 1

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PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 4 NCT00241215 Jun 2003 → Nov 2005 myofascial pain syndrome, peripheral neuropathy University of California, Los Angeles Completed Missed primary

News releases announcing trial results or a regulatory action · 13

DateIssuerRelease
2026-05-19 Ipsen Results Ipsen announces late-breaking data from first head-to-head study comparing Dysport® and Botox® in adults with upper limb spasticity ipsen.com ↗
2026-03-26 AbbVie Results Allergan Aesthetics Reinforces Scientific Differentiation and Leadership with 21 Evidence-Based E-Posters at the 2026 Aesthetic & Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress (AMWC) abbvie.com ↗
Real-world and clinical data reinforce onabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX ® Cosmetic) as a foundation for high patient satisfaction, natural-looking results, and the gateway to multimodal facial aesthetic treatment plans
2026-01-14 Ipsen Results New data reinforces Ipsen’s commitment to bringing solutions and addressing care gaps in neurological diseases at TOXINS ipsen.com ↗
Data presented highlighted the depth and diversity of evidence across multiple movement disorders — including post‑stroke spasticity, cervical dystonia and blepharospasm, adding to the available evidence of Dysport®(abobotulinumtoxinA) in patient care – alongside new indications under evaluation.
2023-01-20 Galderma R&D Results IMCAS 2023: Galderma to share latest data demonstrating high aesthetic improvement and patient satisfaction across its innovative portfolio galderma.com ↗
This study shows high patient satisfaction and investigator preference for Alluzience over powder solutions and long duration of effect at six months[ii]
2022-11-07 AbbVie Results AbbVie Announces Late-Breaking Results from Phase 2 Exploratory NOVA Trial of Novel Investigational Neurotoxin AGN-151607 for the Prevention of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation in Cardiac Surgery Patients abbvie.com ↗
AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) today announced new results from its exploratory NOVA phase 2 dose-ranging study evaluating the efficacy and safety of AGN-151607, a novel investigational neurotoxin for the prevention of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) in cardiac surgery patients.
2022-05-31 Galderma R&D Results Galderma to present extensive new clinical data across its portfolio of neuromodulators, fillers and biostimulators at the IMCAS World Congress 2022 galderma.com ↗
Strong clinical data supporting Alluzience® (abobotulinumtoxinA, ABO), the first liquid, ready-to-use neuromodulator as an effective and well-tolerated treatment for glabellar (frown) lines, with a rapid onset and long duration of action of up to six months
2021-06-11 Galderma R&D Regulatory Alluzience®, the first ready-to-use BoNT-A neuromodulator, receives positive decision for use in Europe galderma.com ↗
Galderma today announced that Alluzience® has completed its European decentralized procedure resulting in a positive decision for the first ready-to-use neuromodulator, a wrinkle relaxing injection, in Europe.
2021-02-10 AbbVie Regulatory BOTOX® (onabotulinumtoxinA) Receives FDA Approval for Pediatric Detrusor Overactivity Associated with a Neurologic Condition abbvie.com ↗
2021-01-15 Ipsen Results TOXINS 2021: New analyses of pivotal Phase III trial data highlight long duration of response for Dysport® (abobotulinumtoxinA) in five therapeutic indications ipsen.com ↗
Ipsen (Euronext: IPN; ADR: IPSEY) announced results from new analyses of pivotal Phase III clinical trial data to assess treatment intervals over repeat cycles of Dysport® (abobotulinumtoxinA [aboBoNT-A]) in five patient populations.
2020-07-09 AbbVie Regulatory FDA Approves Expanded BOTOX® (onabotulinumtoxinA) Label for the Treatment of Pediatric Patients with Spasticity abbvie.com ↗
Allergan, an AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) that supports expanded use of BOTOX ® for the treatment of spasticity in pediatric patients 2 years of age and older, including those with lower limb spasticity caused by cerebral palsy.
2020-06-22 AbbVie Regulatory FDA Accepts Supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for BOTOX® (onabotulinumtoxinA) for the Treatment of Pediatric Patients with Neurogenic Detrusor Overactivity abbvie.com ↗
2020-05-23 Ipsen Results New surveys show over 80% of patients with spasticity and cervical dystonia treated with botulinum toxin-A experience debilitating symptom recurrence ipsen.com ↗
The results show that over 80% of respondents experienced debilitating symptom recurrence, and revealed that a lack of long-lasting symptom control between injections has a profound impact on the personal and professional lives of patients.

All press releases naming this drug 13 releases

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Evidence & citations 4 cited values

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Known as Botulinum toxin serotype A ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT00241215 ↗
Known as BoNT-A “direct injection of botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) into trigger points was efficacious for cervicothoracic myofascial pain” PMID 16052120 ↗ Aug 2005
Known as botulinum toxin type A “direct injection of botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) into trigger points was efficacious for cervicothoracic myofascial pain” PMID 16052120 ↗ Aug 2005
Route Other “direct injection of botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) into trigger points” PMID 16052120 ↗ Aug 2005