Brain scan study after gamma knife for facial pain
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This study uses brain scans (MRI) before and after Gamma Knife treatment to see how the treatment affects brain connections related to facial pain. It aims to understand why the treatment works, which may help improve future pain management.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 73 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with classic trigeminal neuralgia (a type of facial pain) by a neurologist.
- Your pain is on one side of your face and your neurological exam is normal.
- You have tried at least two medications that didn't work, or you couldn't take them, or the pain came back.
- Your doctor has recommended Gamma Knife radiosurgery (a precise radiation treatment) as part of your care.
- You can speak French, have health insurance, and can make follow-up visits.
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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