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A Study of NT 201 in the Treatment of Enlarged Pores and Excessive Sebum Production in the Face

A Phase 1 interventional study of NT 201 and Placebo in Enlarged Pores and Sebum Production, sponsored by Merz North America, Inc.. Completed at 3 sites in United States. Open to participants aged 21 Years to 45 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-08-23.

Sponsored by Merz North America, Inc. · Phase 1, Interventional, and Treatment

From the registry’s dates

  • Primary completion was Jun 2024, 2 years 3 months ago, and no results have been posted to the registry.
  • Registered 4 months after the study started (first participant enrolled Oct 2022, registered Mar 2023).
Phase
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
31
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
21 Years to 45 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy and safety of NT 201 injections in the treatment of enlarged pores and excessive sebum production in the face.

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Eligible subjects will be randomized to one of the two treatment groups: NT 201 group and placebo in order to receive one session of injections with either NT 201 or placebo in the upper face (forehead and cheek area) on Day 1 and followed for about 90 days after treatment.

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Conditions studied

  • Enlarged Pores
  • Sebum Production
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In context

Lead sponsor

Merz North America, Inc. is the lead sponsor of 52 studies on the registry; 2 are open to participants now.

Of its 19 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 18 (95%) have results posted.

Counted across the registry records on this site, refreshed daily.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
21 Years to 45 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Cheek pore size assessed as "large" by the investigator
  • Oily skin on the forehead

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Treatment with Botulinum toxin (BoNT) of any serotype in the face within the last 12 months
  • Facial cosmetic procedure (e.g., chemical peel, photo rejuvenation, mesotherapy, photodynamic therapy, laser treatment, ultrasound treatment, tattooing of eyebrows) within the last 12 months
  • Treatment with any dermal filler in the face within the last 12 months
  • Any previous insertion of permanent material in the face, including permanent dermal fillers (e.g., silicone, polymethyl methacrylate)
  • Any medical condition that may put the subject at increased risk with exposure to botulinum toxin of any serotype
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Study design

Phase
Phase 1
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Double (Participant, Investigator)
Enrollment
31 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    NT 201

    Single NT 201 injection treatment.

    Drug: NT 201

  • Placebo comparator
    Placebo

    Single placebo injection treatment.

    Drug: Placebo

Interventions

  • DrugNT 201

    Clostridium Botulinum neurotoxin Type A free from complexing proteins. Solution for injection prepared by reconstitution of powder with 0.9 percent (%) Sodium Chloride (NaCl).

    Also known as: IncobotulinumtoxinA, Xeomin/Bocouture®, Xeomin Cosmetic, Xeomeen

  • DrugPlacebo

    Solution for injection prepared by reconstitution of powder with 0.9% NaCl.

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Change from Baseline to Week 4 in Pore Volume in the Cheek Area

    Antera 3D will be used as an assessment tool.

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), Week 4

  2. Change from Baseline to Week 4 in Sebum Level in the Forehead Area

    Sebumeter will be used as an assessment tool.

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), Week 4

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Study locations

3 sites
  • Merz Investigation Site #0010473
    Los Angeles, California 90017, United States
  • Merz Investigation Site #0010101
    Coral Gables, Florida 33146, United States
  • Merz Investigation Site #001097
    Nashville, Tennessee 37215, United States
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References and documents

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

No publications or documents are linked to this record.

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Aug 23, 2024, 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
NCT05784363
Lead sponsor
Merz North America, Inc.
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Mar 24, 2023
Start date
Oct 27, 2022
Primary completion
Jun 17, 2024
Completion
Jul 31, 2024
Last update
Aug 23, 2024

Study contacts

Merz Medical Expert
study director · Merz North America, Inc.

Oversight

FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
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