Nose injection could ease debilitating face pain for days

NCT ID NCT04930887

First seen May 03, 2026 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study tests whether injecting a long-lasting numbing medication (Exparel) into the side of the nose can reduce severe face and headache pain. About 15 adults with conditions like migraine or cluster headache will receive either the drug or a placebo, then switch groups. The goal is to see if this simple procedure provides days of pain relief.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Peter H Hwang

    RECRUITING

    Stanford, California, 94304, United States

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