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A Safety, Tolerability and Preliminary Efficacy Study of BBI-4000 Gel in Subjects With Palmar Hyperhidrosis

A Phase 2 interventional study of BBI-4000, 15% and Vehicle gel in Hyperhidrosis, sponsored by Botanix Pharmaceuticals. Completed at 5 sites in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2023-05-19.

Sponsored by Botanix Pharmaceuticals · Phase 2, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
50
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

To assess the safety and local tolerability of BBI-4000 15% gel compared with vehicle (placebo) when applied topically once daily in subjects with palmar hyperhidrosis.

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This is a Multicenter, Randomized, Double Blind, Vehicle-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety and Local Tolerability of Topically Applied BBI-4000 (Sofpironium Bromide) 15% Gel in Subjects with Palmar Hyperhidrosis.

Participating subjects will apply either BBI-4000 15% or vehicle gel topically to the palms of both hands once daily for 4 consecutive weeks. The 4 week treatment period will be followed by a 2 week follow-up period.

Safety and tolerability will be assessed through collection of vital signs, adverse events, assessment of local skin responses, ECG, UPT and blood sampling.

Efficacy will be assessed through gravimetric sweat assessments as well as through the Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale (HDSS).

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Conditions studied

  • Hyperhidrosis

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In context

Hyperhidrosis

112 studies on the registry are indexed under Hyperhidrosis; 9 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 50 is close to the median of 51 across 100 interventional studies indexed under Hyperhidrosis.

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Lead sponsor

Botanix Pharmaceuticals is the lead sponsor of 11 studies on the registry; none are open to participants now.

Of its 7 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 7 (100%) have results posted.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

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Inclusion criteria

  • Diagnosis of primary palmar hyperhidrosis
  • HDSS of 3 or 4 at baseline
  • Gravimetric test at baseline indicating at least 100 mg of sweat production at rest in each palm and a sum of at least 250 mg in both palms, in 5 minutes (room temperature)
  • Symptoms of at least 6 months' duration
  • Females of childbearing potential must agree to use a medically acceptable method of contraception while participating in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Any skin or subcutaneous tissue conditions of the palms, other than hyperhidrosis
  • Prior use of any prohibited medication(s) or procedure(s) within specified timeframe for the treatment of palmar hyperhidrosis, including:

    1. Botulinum toxin to the palmar area within 9 months of baseline visit
    2. Iontophoresis within 30 days of baseline visit
    3. Palmar thermolysis, sympathectomy or surgical procedures of the palmar area any time in the past
    4. Serotonergic agonist within 30 days of baseline visit
    5. Any topical prescription treatment for hyperhidrosis within 30 days of baseline visit
    6. Any over-the-counter topical antiperspirant/deodorant within 7 days of baseline visit
  • Use of anticholinergic agents within 30 days of baseline visit
  • Any oral or topical homeopathic or herbal treatment within 30 days of baseline visit
  • Use of any cholinergic drug within 30 days of baseline visit
  • Use of any anti-anxiety and/or anti-depressant, amphetamine products or drugs with known anticholinergic side effects
  • Hyperhidrosis secondary to any known cause
  • Subjects with history of unstable type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus or thyroid disease, history of renal impairment, hepatic impairment, malignancy, glaucoma, intestinal obstructive or motility disease, obstructive uropathy, myasthenia gravis, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), neurological conditions, psychiatric conditions, Sjögren's syndrome, Sicca syndrome, or cardiac abnormalities that may alter normal sweat production or may be exacerbated by the use of anticholinergics.
  • Subjects with known hypersensitivity to glycopyrrolate, anticholinergics, or any of the components of the topical formulation.
  • Pregnant or lactating women.
  • Use of an investigational drug within 30 days prior to the baseline visit.
  • Any major illness within 30 days before the screening examination.
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Study design

Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Quadruple (Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor)
Enrollment
50 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    BBI-4000, 15%

    15% BBI-4000 (sofpironium bromide) topical gel

    Drug: BBI-4000, 15%

  • Placebo comparator
    Vehicle

    Vehicle (placebo) gel

    Other: Vehicle gel

Interventions

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Number of Treatment Emergent Adverse Events by Severity

    Each subject counted only once. Severity was rated Mild, Moderate or Severe.

    Time frame: Baseline visit-Day 42 End of Participation

Secondary outcomes

  1. Proportion of Randomized Subjects Achieving a 1-grade & 2-grade Decrease in Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale (HDSS) From Baseline to Day 29

    HDSS assessment included a progressive hyperhidrosis severity scale, in which participants would rate the severity of their palmar hyperhidrosis for the past week with one of the following: 1-My sweating is never noticeable and never interfered with my daily activities; 2-My sweating is tolerable but sometimes interferes with my daily activities; 3-My sweating is barely tolerable and frequently interferes with my daily activities; 4-My sweating is intolerable and always interferes with my daily activities

    Time frame: Baseline to Day 29 (End of Treatment) Visit

  2. Absolute Change (Day 29 - Baseline) in Palmar Gravimetrically Measured Sweat Production (GMSP) (mg) by Treatment Arm.

    Individual Right and left palm gravimetric measured sweat production results (mg) were combined per participant at Baseline and Day 29 time points. Mean averages of individual absolute GMSP changes (Day 29 Combined GMSP-Baseline Combined GMSP) were compared between the two treatment arms.

    Time frame: Baseline-Day 29 Participation

  3. Comparison of Number Subjects Achieving a Minimum of 50% Reduction in Gravimetrically Measured Sweat Production Day 29-baseline Among Both Treatment Arms

    Visit combined sweat production (mg) was calculated by combining individual right and left palm gravimetric sweat production results (mg) at Baseline and Day 29 time points. Resulting difference was calculated by: Day 29 Combined GMSP - Baseline Combined GMSP. Percent reduction in sweat production was calculated by: ((Resulting difference GMSP score (mg)) / Baseline GMSP score (mg) x 100). The number of subjects who achieved ≥ 50% reduction in sweat production (YES) were reported, along with the proportion=number of subjects who achieved ≥ 50% reduction in sweat production / total number of subjects providing baseline and day 29 results x 100. The number of subjects who achieved \< 50% reduction in sweat production (NO) were reported, along with the proportion=number of subjects who achieved \< 50% reduction in sweat production / total number of subjects providing baseline and day 29 results x 100.

    Time frame: Baseline through day 29 (End of Treatment)

  4. The Percent Change (%) Day 29 Combined GMSP From Baseline Combined GMSP Gravimetrically Measured Sweat Production (GMSP) in Combined (Right and Left) Palms.

    Individual Right and left palm gravimetric sweat production (GMSP) results (mg) were combined per participant at Baseline and Day 29 time points. Mean averages of individual percent change were compared between the two treatment arms. Individual % Change vs. Baseline was determined by: \[(D29 Right palm GMSP + D29 Left palm GMSP)-(Baseline Right palm GMSP + Baseline Left palm GMSP)\]/(Baseline Right palm GMSP + Baseline Left palm GMSP)\]

    Time frame: Baseline-Day 29 End of Treatment

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Results

Posted May 19, 2023

Participant flow

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneBBI-4000 (Sofpironium Bromide) Gel, 15%Vehicle Gel
Started2525
Completed2221
Not completed34
Withdrew: Lost to follow-up02
Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject10
Withdrew: Adverse event10
Withdrew: Non-compliance with study drug10
Withdrew: Non-compliance with protocol02

Outcome measures

PrimaryNumber of Treatment Emergent Adverse Events by Severity

Each subject counted only once. Severity was rated Mild, Moderate or Severe.

Time frame:
Baseline visit-Day 42 End of Participation
Reported as:
Number · Number of Events by Severity
Number of Treatment Emergent Adverse Events by Severity
Number of Events by SeverityBBI-4000 Gel, 15%Vehicle Gel (Placebo)
Mild144
Moderate30
Severe00
SecondaryProportion of Randomized Subjects Achieving a 1-grade & 2-grade Decrease in Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale (HDSS) From Baseline to Day 29

HDSS assessment included a progressive hyperhidrosis severity scale, in which participants would rate the severity of their palmar hyperhidrosis for the past week with one of the following: 1-My sweating is never noticeable and never interfered with my daily activities; 2-My sweating is tolerable but sometimes interferes with my daily activities; 3-My sweating is barely tolerable and frequently interferes with my daily activities; 4-My sweating is intolerable and always interferes with my daily activities

Time frame:
Baseline to Day 29 (End of Treatment) Visit
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Proportion of Randomized Subjects Achieving a 1-grade & 2-grade Decrease in Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale (HDSS) From Baseline to Day 29
ParticipantsBBI-4000 (Sofpironium Bromide) Gel, 15%Vehicle Gel (Placebo)
Proportion of Subjects with at least 1-Point Decrease : No86
Proportion of Subjects with at least 1-Point Decrease : Yes1417
Proportion of Subjects with at least 2-Point Decrease : No2021
Proportion of Subjects with at least 2-Point Decrease : Yes22
SecondaryAbsolute Change (Day 29 - Baseline) in Palmar Gravimetrically Measured Sweat Production (GMSP) (mg) by Treatment Arm.

Individual Right and left palm gravimetric measured sweat production results (mg) were combined per participant at Baseline and Day 29 time points. Mean averages of individual absolute GMSP changes (Day 29 Combined GMSP-Baseline Combined GMSP) were compared between the two treatment arms.

Time frame:
Baseline-Day 29 Participation
Reported as:
Mean · mg
Absolute Change (Day 29 - Baseline) in Palmar Gravimetrically Measured Sweat Production (GMSP) (mg) by Treatment Arm.
mgBBI-4000 (Sofpironium Bromide) Gel, 15%Vehicle Gel (Placebo)
Absolute Change (Day 29 - Baseline) in Palmar Gravimetrically Measured Sweat Production (GMSP) (mg) by Treatment Arm.-91.38 ± 385.12-156.62 ± 367.69
SecondaryComparison of Number Subjects Achieving a Minimum of 50% Reduction in Gravimetrically Measured Sweat Production Day 29-baseline Among Both Treatment Arms

Visit combined sweat production (mg) was calculated by combining individual right and left palm gravimetric sweat production results (mg) at Baseline and Day 29 time points. Resulting difference was calculated by: Day 29 Combined GMSP - Baseline Combined GMSP. Percent reduction in sweat production was calculated by: ((Resulting difference GMSP score (mg)) / Baseline GMSP score (mg) x 100). The number of subjects who achieved ≥ 50% reduction in sweat production (YES) were reported, along with the proportion=number of subjects who achieved ≥ 50% reduction in sweat production / total number of subjects providing baseline and day 29 results x 100. The number of subjects who achieved \< 50% reduction in sweat production (NO) were reported, along with the proportion=number of subjects who achieved \< 50% reduction in sweat production / total number of subjects providing baseline and day 29 results x 100.

Time frame:
Baseline through day 29 (End of Treatment)
Reported as:
Number · participants
Comparison of Number Subjects Achieving a Minimum of 50% Reduction in Gravimetrically Measured Sweat Production Day 29-baseline Among Both Treatment Arms
participantsBBI-4000 Sofpironium Bromide Gel, 15%Vehicle Gel, (Placebo)
The number of subjects who achieved < 50% reduction in sweat production (NO)1818
The number of subjects who achieved ≥ 50% reduction in sweat production (YES)45
SecondaryThe Percent Change (%) Day 29 Combined GMSP From Baseline Combined GMSP Gravimetrically Measured Sweat Production (GMSP) in Combined (Right and Left) Palms.

Individual Right and left palm gravimetric sweat production (GMSP) results (mg) were combined per participant at Baseline and Day 29 time points. Mean averages of individual percent change were compared between the two treatment arms. Individual % Change vs. Baseline was determined by: \[(D29 Right palm GMSP + D29 Left palm GMSP)-(Baseline Right palm GMSP + Baseline Left palm GMSP)\]/(Baseline Right palm GMSP + Baseline Left palm GMSP)\]

Time frame:
Baseline-Day 29 End of Treatment
Reported as:
Mean · percentage of change
The Percent Change (%) Day 29 Combined GMSP From Baseline Combined GMSP Gravimetrically Measured Sweat Production (GMSP) in Combined (Right and Left) Palms.
percentage of changeBBI-4000 (Sobpironium Bromide) Gel, 15%Vehicle Gel
The Percent Change (%) Day 29 Combined GMSP From Baseline Combined GMSP Gravimetrically Measured Sweat Production (GMSP) in Combined (Right and Left) Palms.-10.56 ± 52.61-15.76 ± 45.05

Adverse events

Collected over Adverse event data was collected from time of consent signature (screening period was ≤ 30 days), baseline, day 29 (end of treatment), through to day 42 (± 3 days) (safety follow-up); overall duration of adverse collection for each participant could be up to 75 days. Non-serious events are listed at a 0% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
BBI-4000, 15%0/24 (0%)0/24 (0%)8/24 (33.3%)
Vehicle0/25 (0%)0/25 (0%)4/25 (16%)
Most frequent other events
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Most frequent other events
EventBBI-4000, 15%Vehicle
Application Site DermatitisGeneral disorders2/240/25
MydriasisEye disorders2/240/25
Dry MouthGastrointestinal disorders2/240/25
Application Site HyperaesthesiaGeneral disorders1/240/25
BlepharitisEye disorders1/240/25
Dry EyeEye disorders1/240/25
Vision BlurredEye disorders1/240/25
ConstipationGastrointestinal disorders1/240/25
Nasal DrynessRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders1/240/25
Atrial FibrillationCardiac disorders1/240/25

Baseline characteristics

Intent-to-Treat Population

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)BBI-4000, 15%VehicleTotal
Mean31.7 ± 3030.5 ± 2831.1 ± 30
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)BBI-4000, 15%VehicleTotal
Female212041
Male459
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)(Participants)BBI-4000, 15%VehicleTotal
Hispanic or Latino3710
Not Hispanic or Latino221840
Unknown or Not Reported000
Race (NIH/OMB)
Race (NIH/OMB)(Participants)BBI-4000, 15%VehicleTotal
American Indian or Alaska Native000
Asian404
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
Black or African American448
White172138
More than one race000
Unknown or Not Reported000
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Study locations

5 sites
  • TCR Medical Corporation
    San Diego, California 92123, United States
  • International Dermatology Research, Inc.
    Miami, Florida 33144, United States
  • Shideler Clinical Research Center
    Carmel, Indiana 46032, United States
  • Saint Louis University Dermatology
    St Louis, Missouri 63122, United States
  • Virginia Clinical Research, Inc.
    Norfolk, Virginia 23507, United States
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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on May 19, 2023, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT02682238
Lead sponsor
Botanix Pharmaceuticals
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Feb 15, 2016
Start date
Mar 8, 2016
Primary completion
Jul 14, 2016
Completion
Oct 4, 2016
Results posted
May 19, 2023
Last update
May 19, 2023

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
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