Botulinum toxin has medical applications by affecting or blocking nerve impulses (i.e. neuro-modulation).
Studies & further reading
Selected publications for patients who want to explore the research. Each finding applies to the study’s own population, protocol and stage of evidence; your care team can help you understand what may be relevant to you.
This review summarizes experimental and clinical evidence for botulinum toxin in several neuropathic pain conditions.
This publication reviews medical use of botulinum toxin for pain and the clinical contexts in which it has been studied.
This review examines botulinum neurotoxins for cancer-related pain, muscle spasm and symptoms after surgery or radiation.
This placebo-controlled trial found sustained pain reduction after repeated subcutaneous botulinum toxin A treatment in selected patients with peripheral neuropathic pain.
This review covers botulinum toxin pharmacology and injectable treatment for primary hyperhidrosis.
This meta-analysis evaluates botulinum toxin type A injections compared with placebo for chronic migraine prevention.