Deep brain stimulation for neuropathic dental pain
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This trial studies whether deep brain stimulation (DBS) can help people with a type of nerve-related tooth pain called atypical odontalgia. It is for those who have not found relief from standard treatments like medications or injections.
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Who can take part
- You are between 19 and 80 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with atypical odontalgia (nerve pain in a tooth or area where a tooth was removed).
- You are scheduled to receive deep brain stimulation (DBS) for this pain because other treatments haven't worked.
- You are able to understand and agree to participate in the study.
- You do not have major depression or an active psychotic condition.
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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