Comparing two heat treatments for facial pain
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two types of radiofrequency treatment (using heat to disable the pain nerve) for trigeminal neuralgia, a condition that causes sudden, severe facial pain. If your pain hasn't improved with medication, this trial may offer a more targeted way to relieve it.
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Who can take part
- You are between 55 and 80 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with classic trigeminal neuralgia (severe facial pain).
- Your pain has not been controlled by at least 6 months of medication.
- Your pain is not caused by another condition like multiple sclerosis or a tumor.
- You have not had surgery or nerve-destroying procedures in your face or head before.
- You are able to be safely sedated and have no uncontrolled health problems.
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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