BlepharospasmEarly Phase 1NCT04939909
Botulinum Toxin Relieves Anxiety, Depression and Sleep Disorderes in Patients With Blepharospasm
A Early Phase 1 study testing Botulinum toxin type A in people with Blepharospasm, run by Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine at 1 site in China.
Trial summary
Blepharospasm (BSP) is a chronic, idiopathic, recurrent and progressive disease, which mostly occurs in both eyes. It is mainly manifested as involuntary spasm of muscles around the eyes, leading to uncontrollable narrowing or even closure of blepharospasm. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 40 to 70 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Blepharospasm
- What is being tested?
- Botulinum toxin type A
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- 1 siteChina
- Study dates
- 12 Jul 2021to 15 Jul 2022
- Phase
- Early Phase 1
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 40 to 70 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Patients with blepharospasm who received botulinum toxin injection therapy
- All patients must have had the symptoms of blepharospasm for over six months
Who cannot join
- Glaucoma
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Visual acuity of 20/200 or worse
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Cardio cerebral diseases, psychosis
- Loss of limb
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- Connective tissue diseases
- Dialysis dependence
- Anyone who was unable to cooperate with the examinations
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
China1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Juan Ye
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000
Juan Ye, +81-0571-87783897, yejuan@zju.edu.cn
About this study
Blepharospasm (BSP) is a chronic, idiopathic, recurrent and progressive disease, which mostly occurs in both eyes. It is mainly manifested as involuntary spasm of muscles around the eyes, leading to uncontrollable narrowing or even closure of blepharospasm. Although there is no pain in BSP patients, it can cause social or psychological dysfunction, make patients feel difficult in driving, reading and working, and seriously affect the social, work and life of patients.
Depression and anxiety are common and harmful mental disorders. At present, less than 40% of patients with depression can get effective treatment. Using simple and effective screening tools can effectively improve the detection rate of depression, so that patients can get timely and effective treatment. It is also an effective measure to prevent suicide.
Botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) has achieved gratifying results in the treatment of dyskinesia. It has been confirmed that BTX-A has a significant effect on BSP. The effective rate is 70% - 90%. About 50% of the patients can regain normal or near normal visual function. At present, no prospective studies have explored this association between blepharospasm and depression / anxiety, and whether BTX-A can improve this mood disorder. Therefore, our research goal is to further study the relationship between blepharospasm and depression / anxiety, sleep in a prospective way, and to determine whether BTX-A treatment will affect depression / anxiety symptoms, so as to provide more theoretical basis for clinical treatment.
- Conditions
- Blepharospasm
- Being tested
- Botulinum toxin type A
- Medical subject headings
- Blepharospasm
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Patients were treated with Botulinum toxin type A applications on the Orbicularis oculi and glabellar complex
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Patients treated with Botulinum toxin type A | Other | Patients were treated with Botulinum toxin type A Receives: Drug: Botulinum toxin type A |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change from baseline blepharospasm evaluation at 3 months
Patients will evaluated the Jankovic Rating scale (JRS)，the total score of JRS is 8, and a change of 2 points in the JRS is clinically meaningful.
Measured: Through study completion, 3 months.
Secondary outcomes (2)
Change from baseline depression evaluation at 3 months
Patients will evaluated the personal Health Questionnaire Depression Scale (PHQ-8) with a total score of 24, cut-points of 5, 10, and 15 represent mild, moderate, and severe levels of depressive symptoms.
Measured: Through study completion, 3 months.
Change from baseline anxiety evaluation at 3 months
Patients will evaluated the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale (GAD-7) questionnaires with a total score of 21, cut-points of 5, 10, and 15 represent mild, moderate, and severe levels of anxiety symptoms.
Measured: Through study completion, 3 months.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted25 Jun 2021
- Study start12 Jul 2021
- Primary completion24 Dec 2021
- Study completion15 Jul 2022 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for BlepharospasmStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of MedicineThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Early Phase 1
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Juan Ye, Study chair, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of MedicineHuina Zhang, Study director, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of MedicineQi Gao, Principal investigator, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of MedicineJiajun Xie, Principal investigator, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04939909
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2020-487
- Status last verified
- Jul 2021
- First submitted
- 1 Jun 2021
- Last updated
- 19 Jul 2022
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 19 Jul 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Botulinum Toxin Relieves Anxiety, Depression and Sleep Disorderes in Patients With Blepharospasm
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04939909
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2020-487
- Conditions
- Blepharospasm
- Phase
- Early Phase 1
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of MedicineUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 12 Jul 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 24 Dec 2021 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Jul 2022 (estimated)
- First posted
- 25 Jun 2021 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Blepharospasm (BSP) is a chronic, idiopathic, recurrent and progressive disease, which mostly occurs in both eyes. It is mainly manifested as involuntary spasm of muscles around the eyes, leading to uncontrollable narrowing or even closure of blepharospasm. Although there is no pain in BSP patients, it can cause social or psychological dysfunction, make patients feel difficult in driving, reading and working, and seriously affect the social, work and life of patients.
Depression and anxiety are common and harmful mental disorders. At present, less than 40% of patients with depression can get effective treatment. Using simple and effective screening tools can effectively improve the detection rate of depression, so that patients can get timely and effective treatment. It is also an effective measure to prevent suicide.
Botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) has achieved gratifying results in the treatment of dyskinesia. It has been confirmed that BTX-A has a significant effect on BSP. The effective rate is 70% - 90%. About 50% of the patients can regain normal or near normal visual function. At present, no prospective studies have explored this association between blepharospasm and depression / anxiety, and whether BTX-A can improve this mood disorder. Therefore, our research goal is to further study the relationship between blepharospasm and depression / anxiety, sleep in a prospective way, and to determine whether BTX-A treatment will affect depression / anxiety symptoms, so as to provide more theoretical basis for clinical treatment.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Patients treated with Botulinum toxin type A | Other | Drug: Botulinum toxin type APatients were treated with Botulinum toxin type A |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 40 to 70 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Patients with blepharospasm who received botulinum toxin injection therapy
- All patients must have had the symptoms of blepharospasm for over six months
Key exclusion criteria (9 listed)
- Glaucoma
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Visual acuity of 20/200 or worse
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Cardio cerebral diseases, psychosis
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Botulinum toxin type APatients were treated with Botulinum toxin type A applications on the Orbicularis oculi and glabellar complex | Drug | Patients treated with Botulinum toxin type A |
Primary outcome
Change from baseline blepharospasm evaluation at 3 months
Time frame: Through study completion, 3 months.
Patients will evaluated the Jankovic Rating scale (JRS)，the total score of JRS is 8, and a change of 2 points in the JRS is clinically meaningful.
2 secondary outcomes
Change from baseline depression evaluation at 3 months
Time frame: Through study completion, 3 months.
Change from baseline anxiety evaluation at 3 months
Time frame: Through study completion, 3 months.
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 19 Jul 2022.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Juan Ye study chair
Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine
Huina Zhang study director
Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine
Qi Gao principal investigator
Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Early Phase 1 study testing Botulinum toxin type A in people with Blepharospasm, run by Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine at 1 site in China.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 9 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Jul 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in China. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Early Phase 1 (sometimes called Phase 0) studies give a very small amount of a treatment to a few people, mainly to see how the body handles it.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Juan Ye (057187783897, yejuan@zju.edu.cn), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change from baseline blepharospasm evaluation at 3 months (time frame: Through study completion, 3 months.). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Jul 2022; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.