Post-Operative Trigeminal Pain After Microvascular Decompression for Trigeminal Neuralgia
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In plain language
An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Trigeminal Neuralgia, Microvascular Decompression Surgery, Post-operative Pain. Basic parameters: from 18 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- United States
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Overview
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the long-term effects of microvascular decompression (MVD) in patients with trigeminal neuralgia (TN). The main question it aims to answer is: Does undergoing post-operative dental treatment or other orofacial stimulation increase the likelihood of pain relapse after MVD for TN? Participants who have previously undergone MVD for TN as part of their standard medical care will be asked to complete surveys over phone call. These surveys will focus on their pain experiences, timing, anxiety attacks and nature of any pain relapses, and whether they have received dental treatments or other orofacial interventions during follow-up.
Primary outcome measures
- Pain control following microvascular decompression (MVD) [Time frame: Up to 60 months post-surgery]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- MVD post-operative patients with type I Trigeminal Neuralgia.
Exclusion criteria
- Atypical (Type II) Facial Pain at presentation, revision surgery.
- Patients who are unable or unwilling to provide informed consent will be excluded from the study.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
Study locations
United States · 1 center
- Rutgers School of Dental Medicine — Newark
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07216547 · Pro2025001535