Botox needles take on face pain: new trial launches

NCT ID NCT06216886

First seen Jan 22, 2026 · Last updated May 11, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study tests whether Botox injections into the skin can reduce the number of painful attacks in people with trigeminal neuralgia, a condition that causes severe facial pain. About 20 adults who have not found relief from medications or surgery will receive either Botox or a saltwater placebo. The goal is to see if Botox can safely ease symptoms and improve quality of life.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Meredith Barad

    RECRUITING

    Stanford, California, 94304, United States

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