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New treatment option for Pain From onabotulinumtoxinA Injections
Official title Topical Intranasal Anesthetic Block for Reducing the Pain of Botulinum Toxin Injections for Chronic Migraine
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07571889
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- People find the injections used in onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox®) uncomfortable. This study will test whether putting a small piece of cotton soaked with 4% lidocaine (a numbing medicine) inside the front of each nostril for 5 minutes before the injections reduces injection pain compared with cotton soaked in saline (salt water).
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Aged ≥18 years
- Any gender
- Able to provide informed consent
- Meets clinical criteria for onabotulinumtoxinA for chronic migraine (minimum of 2 days of disability per month due to facial or headache pain, or 8...
- Scheduled for modified PREEMPT injections at the clinical site
You likely can't join if
- Aged \< 18 years
- Trigeminal neuralgia, cluster headache, or other primary headache disorders as dominant diagnosis
- Not able to provide informed consent
- Known allergy/hypersensitivity to lidocaine or amide anesthetics
- Pregnancy/lactation
- Inability to tolerate intranasal nasal cotton pledgets
See the full eligibility criteria
- Aged ≥18 years
- Any gender
- Able to provide informed consent
- Meets clinical criteria for onabotulinumtoxinA for chronic migraine (minimum of 2 days of disability per month due to facial or headache pain, or 8 headache days per month, or more than 15 headaches per month)
- Scheduled for modified PREEMPT injections at the clinical site
- Aged \< 18 years
- Trigeminal neuralgia, cluster headache, or other primary headache disorders as dominant diagnosis
- Not able to provide informed consent
- Known allergy/hypersensitivity to lidocaine or amide anesthetics
- Pregnancy/lactation
- Inability to tolerate intranasal nasal cotton pledgets
- Significant nasal pathology at placement site
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- East Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include East Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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