MRI brain imaging for trigeminal neuralgia
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This study uses magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to look at the brain and nerves in people with trigeminal neuralgia. It aims to understand the condition better and help guide surgical treatment for those whose pain is not controlled by medication.
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Who can take part
- You have a clear diagnosis of trigeminal neuralgia, which causes sharp, shooting facial pain.
- Your usual pain medications (like carbamazepine or oxcarbazepine) have not worked well or caused bad side effects, and you are planning to have surgery.
- This will be your first surgical treatment for trigeminal neuralgia.
- You are right-handed.
- You have not had a serious head injury, stroke, or other major neurological conditions.
- You are eligible for an MRI scan (no pacemaker, and not severely claustrophobic).
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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