Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
The Alternative Effects of Electroacupuncture in the Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia
Lead Sponsor:
Yuanyuan Wu
Collaborating Sponsors:
Pingyang County Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital
Jiaxing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital
Conditions:
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-75 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Trigeminal neuralgia (TN), characterized by its refractory nature and recurrence, frequently leads to anxiety, depression, and insomnia, thereby significantly diminishing patients' quality of life and...
Detailed Description
This study will enroll a total of 148 patients with TN who meet the inclusion criteria. Participants will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to either the EA plus placebo group or the sham EA plus CBZ group...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Participants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible for this study
- Met the diagnostic criteria for trigeminal neuralgia (TN) as defined in the International Classification of Headache Disorders, 3rd edition (ICHD-3) published by the International Headache Society (IHS) in 2018.
- Between 18 and 75 years old (inclusive), regardless of gender;
- Currently prescribed carbamazepine (100-300 mg/day) or oxcarbazepine (200-600 mg/day);
- Conscious, alert, and capable of perceiving/differentiating pain, with basic communication abilities;
- Signed informed consent form and voluntary participation in the study.
Exclusion
- Patients meeting any of the following criteria were excluded
- Patients with epilepsy, head injury, or other relevant neurological disorders;
- Patients with severe cardiac, hepatic, or renal impairment;
- Patients with cognitive dysfunction, aphasia, psychiatric disorders, or those unable to cooperate with treatment;
- Patients with poorly controlled hypertension or hyperglycemia;
- Patients with a recent diagnosis of severe anxiety or depression;
- Pregnant or breastfeeding patients;
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 20 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 31 2028
Estimated Enrollment :
148 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06977932
Start Date
May 20 2025
End Date
December 31 2028
Last Update
May 18 2025
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