MRI study for trigeminal neuralgia patients
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This study uses MRI scans to look at the brain in people with trigeminal neuralgia (a type of facial pain) who are about to have surgery because medicine hasn't helped. It aims to better understand the condition.
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Who can take part
- You have trigeminal neuralgia diagnosed by a doctor
- Your pain is not well controlled by medicines like carbamazepine or oxcarbazepine, or you cannot take them due to side effects
- This will be your first surgery for this pain
- You are right-handed
- You do not have significant numbness in your face
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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