Migraine drug shows promise for rare facial nerve pain

NCT ID NCT04158752

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a drug that blocks a pain-signaling protein (CGRP) in 26 adults with trigeminal or glossopharyngeal nerve pain caused by small fiber neuropathy or fibromyalgia. The goal was to see if it reduces pain and the need for other pain medications, while checking for side effects. The drug is already approved for migraines, so researchers wanted to see if it could help these other painful conditions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Glossopharyngeal Nerve Diseases glossopharyngeal neuralgia neuropathy, small fiber trigeminal neuralgia

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Duke University

    Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States