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Facial neuralgia
MONDO:0001818Neuralgic syndromes which feature chronic or recurrent facial pain as the primary manifestation of disease. Disorders of the trigeminal and facial nerves are frequently associated with these conditions.
Also known as: facial nerve neuralgia, neuralgia of facial nerve
22 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Laser test could objectively measure nerve pain for first time
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether a diode laser can act as a biomarker to measure neuropathic pain in people with peripheral neuropathy. Researchers compared pain responses to a lidocaine patch versus a placebo patch in 75 participants. The goal was to see if the laser test could disting…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New laser zaps TMJ pain in small trial
Symptom relief CompletedThis completed study tested a laser device (BTL-043) on 31 adults with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain. Participants received four 20-minute laser sessions over a few weeks. Researchers measured pain levels, jaw movement, and daily function at 1 and 3 months after treatment to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: BTL Industries Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Could a dab of antibiotic gel replace pills after wisdom tooth removal?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether applying antibiotics directly into the tooth socket after wisdom tooth removal works as well as taking antibiotic pills. 90 adults having their lower wisdom teeth taken out were split into two groups: one got antibiotic gel at the surgery site, the other…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Liaquat College of Medicine and Dentistry • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Could a simple device ease stuffy ears and face pain without drugs?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a device called SinuSonic that combines sound vibrations with gentle pressure to help people with Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) and facial pain. Thirty adults used the device twice a day for six weeks. Researchers measured changes in symptoms like ear pressu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Laser light eases jaw pain in new study
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether low-level laser therapy, combined with a self-care program, could help people with jaw joint pain (TMJ disorders). 66 adults with recent jaw muscle pain received the treatment. Researchers measured pain levels, jaw movement, and tender spots to see if th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hanoi Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Botox vs. painkiller: which eases muscle pain better?
Symptom relief CompletedThis completed study tested whether botulinum toxin type-A injections relieve pain from myofascial pain syndrome better than a standard local anesthetic (prilocaine). Thirty-eight adults with long-term muscle pain were randomly assigned to receive either botulinum toxin or priloc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bursa City Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC