Trial comparing treatments for Trigeminal Neuralgia
Official title Fluoroscopic-Guided Bipolar Versus Monopolar Pulsed Radiofrequency for Refractory Trigeminal Neuralgia
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06779578
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see if the bipolar technique is better than the monopolar one for treating trigeminal neuralgia that does not respond to drugs.
- Who it's for
- Adults with trigeminal neuralgia that has not improved with medication.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive a fluoroscopy‑guided pulsed radiofrequency procedure, either bipolar or monopolar, and will have follow‑up visits to check pain and side effects.
- Time commitment
- The study involves one procedure and several follow‑up visits over a few months.
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Who can take part
Adults
You may be able to join if
- Patients with a definitive diagnosis of classical TN based on the third version of the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-3).
- Either purely paroxysmal classical TN or classical TN with concomitant chronic pain.
- Patients with idiopathic TN, with symptomatic clinical topography of V2 and/or V3.
- Patients with brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) unremarkable for structural etiology for the trigeminal pain.
- Patients with medically refractory TN defined as pain persisting beyond three months at a level of ≥5/10 after monotherapy or polytherapy in...
You likely can't join if
- Painful trigeminal neuropathy based on the third version of the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-3).
- Trigeminal neuralgia with V1 symptomatic clinical topography.
- Trigeminal neuralgia comorbid with other atypical facial pain disorders.
- Structural TN e.g., due to vascular compression, posterior fossa tumors, central demyelination, …etc.
- Patients exposed to previous radiofrequency procedures, as this may impair the nerve response to current PRF.
- Patients who refused to participate in the study.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Alexandria, Egypt
- Cairo, Egypt
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.
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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, not specified. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Alexandria, Egypt; Cairo, Egypt. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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