Ultrasound-Guided botox: a sharper shot for stiff necks?
NCT ID NCT07233993
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two ways of giving Botox injections for cervical dystonia, a condition that causes painful neck muscle spasms. One method uses ultrasound to see the muscles, the other relies on touch and body landmarks. About 100 adults will receive both types of injections at different times to see which improves quality of life more. The goal is to find out if using ultrasound makes the treatment safer and more effective.
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 ultrasound guidance proves better, it could become the new standard for Botox injections in cervical dystonia, improving quality of life and reducing side effects.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial (100 people) comparing two injection methods, not testing a new drug. The benefit may be small or not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta
RECRUITINGMilan, Italy