Trigger point bloodletting for trigeminal neuralgia pain
Treatments studied
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This trial tests a treatment called trigger point bloodletting, which uses tiny pricks at specific spots on the upper lip to relieve facial pain from trigeminal neuralgia. It may help reduce pain and improve quality of life for people with this condition.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with primary trigeminal neuralgia (facial pain not caused by another condition).
- You have a specific trigger point on your upper lip that causes pain when touched.
- Your pain level is at least 4 out of 10 on a pain scale.
- You have not had facial surgery, radiofrequency ablation, or nerve blocks in the last 3 months.
- You have not had acupuncture, bloodletting, or similar facial treatments in the last month.
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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