Could a cotton swab in the nose take the sting out of migraine botox injections?
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This small study tests whether placing a cotton ball soaked in lidocaine (a numbing medicine) inside each nostril for 5 minutes before Botox injections reduces pain. 18 adults with chronic migraine who get regular Botox shots will receive both lidocaine and saline (salt water) on…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Association of Migraine Disorders • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC