Study of nerve signals during facial pain procedures
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This study measures nerve activity (electrical signals in nerves) in people who have trigeminal neuralgia and are getting a common facial pain procedure. It may help researchers better understand the condition and improve future treatments.
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Who can take part
- Be at least 18 years old
- You must be scheduled for a percutaneous rhizotomy for facial pain (if you’re joining the trigeminal neuralgia group)
- Your facial pain must be clearly trigeminal neuralgia (not an unclear cause)
- The rhizotomy must not be canceled
- For healthy control participation: you must not have any history of facial pain, migraine, or long-term pain conditions
- You must be willing to spend about 2 hours in a lab and not have new/ongoing acute pain
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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