Status:

RECRUITING

Comparison of Pulsed and Thermal Radiofrequency for Trigeminal Neuralgia

Lead Sponsor:

Zagazig University

Conditions:

Trigeminal Neuralgia

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-60 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of Pulsed Radiofrequency (PRF) with Pulsed and Thermal Radiofrequency (PRF + TRF) in treating Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) in adults. The ...

Detailed Description

This study is a randomized controlled trial designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Pulsed Radiofrequency (PRF) versus Pulsed and Thermal Radiofrequency (PRF + TRF) for treating Trigeminal Neu...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adults aged 18-60 years.
  • Diagnosis of classical trigeminal neuralgia, as per the International Classification of Headache Disorders criteria
  • Patients experiencing unilateral, episodic facial pain for at least six months with a Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) score greater than 6, despite medical treatment.
  • Able to provide informed consent.
  • Agree to follow the study procedures and attend follow-up visits.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with secondary trigeminal neuralgia (e.g., due to tumors, multiple sclerosis).
  • Previous surgery or radiofrequency treatment for trigeminal neuralgia.
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
  • Known allergies to anesthetics or other agents used in the procedure.
  • Significant psychiatric disorders that may interfere with pain assessment or study participation.
  • Coagulopathy or use of anticoagulants that contraindicate the procedure.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 10 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

April 10 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06684275

Start Date

November 10 2024

End Date

April 10 2025

Last Update

December 31 2024

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Zagazig University, Faculty of Medicine

Zagazig, Sharqia Province, Egypt, 44519