drugset / Trial / NCT07867379

Botulinum Toxin Type A Versus Triamcinolone for Facial Myalgia

NCT07867379 ↗

Phase 4 Not yet recruiting 56 enrolled Riyadh Elm University
RandomizedParallel-groupSingle-blindTreatment

Summary

This single-blind randomized controlled trial aims to compare the therapeutic effects of Botulinum Toxin Type A and triamcinolone injections in adults with facial myofascial pain syndrome. A total of 56 participants will be randomly allocated in a 1:1 ratio to receive either Botulinum Toxin Type A or triamcinolone injection. The primary outcome will assess pain intensity using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Secondary outcomes will evaluate headache symptoms and sleep quality. The study aims to determine the comparative effectiveness of the two interventions in reducing pain and improving patient-reported outcomes.

Timeline

Start
2026-10-11
Primary completion
2026-12-24
Completion
2026-12-24

Drugs

EvaluationDrugModalityDoseRoute
Subject Botulinum toxin type A Protein / enzyme biologic — —
Comparator Triamcinolone Acetonide Other / unclassified — —