Botox shots aim to ease light pain in brain injury patients

NCT ID NCT06293300

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

Summary

This study tests whether Botox injections in the forehead can reduce light sensitivity in people who have had a traumatic brain injury. Fifty adults with chronic light sensitivity will receive a single treatment. Researchers will measure changes in pain and visual function over time.

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 type A (Botox)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a treatment for light sensitivity in people with traumatic brain injury.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial with only 50 people. It may not show clear benefit, and results may not apply to everyone with TBI.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Brain Injuries, Traumatic traumatic brain injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • University of Miami

    RECRUITING

    Miami, Florida, 33136, United States

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