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