Botox shots in the eye may replace surgery for strabismus

NCT ID NCT07180394

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether injecting Botox into the eye muscles can correct strabismus (misaligned eyes) without surgery. 127 children and adults with small-to-moderate eye turns will receive Botox injections, and their eye alignment will be tracked for a year. The goal is to see if this temporary paralysis leads to lasting improvement.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Botulinum toxin (Botox) injection into eye muscles

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer a less invasive alternative to surgery for correcting eye misalignment, with lasting improvement even after the drug wears off.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage, non-randomized trial with no control group. The effect is temporary (muscle paralysis lasts weeks), and long-term alignment may not hold for everyone. Risks include double vision, droopy eyelid, or need for repeat injections.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

esotropia exotropia strabismus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Fauji Foundation Hospital, Rawalpindi

    Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, 44000, Pakistan

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