Treating stubborn facial pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests a treatment for unusual facial pain that doesn't get better with standard care. It may help if you have facial pain and no psychiatric condition.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have pain in your face
- You do not have a psychiatric disease
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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