Electroacupuncture for trigeminal neuralgia pain
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This study tests whether electroacupuncture (a type of acupuncture with a mild electric current) can help reduce trigeminal neuralgia pain and improve the effects of your current medication. If you qualify, you might find a new way to manage your pain.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia by a doctor.
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You are currently taking carbamazepine or oxcarbazepine for your pain.
- You are able to understand and communicate about your pain.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and do not have a pacemaker or other conditions that prevent electroacupuncture.
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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