Botox vs. placebo: new hope for face pain sufferers?

NCT ID NCT06216886

First seen Jan 22, 2026 · Last updated Jun 09, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study tests whether Botox injections into the skin can reduce the number of painful attacks in people with trigeminal neuralgia, a severe facial pain condition. It includes 20 adults who have not gotten enough relief from medications or are not candidates for surgery. Participants will receive either Botox or a saltwater placebo to see if the treatment safely eases their pain.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Meredith Barad

    RECRUITING

    Stanford, California, 94304, United States

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