Pulsed radiofrequency for severe trigeminal neuralgia pain
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This study compares two types of pulsed radiofrequency (a targeted nerve treatment) for severe facial pain from trigeminal neuralgia. Both are minimally invasive procedures that may help when medications no longer control the pain.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with primary trigeminal neuralgia (typical facial pain, not caused by another illness).
- Your pain has not been well controlled by standard medications like carbamazepine or oxcarbazepine.
- Your pain is severe — at least 7 out of 10 on a standard pain scale.
- You have not had previous nerve-damaging procedures (like gamma knife, balloon compression, or similar) or brain surgery for this 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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