Nose injection could ease debilitating face pain for days
NCT ID NCT04930887
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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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Peter H Hwang
RECRUITINGStanford, California, 94304, United States
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