NCT05516888

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of radiofrequency of the Gasserian ganglion versus peripheral branches of the trigeminal nerve for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
60

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Aug 2022

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 24, 2022

Completed
1 day until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

August 25, 2022

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 26, 2022

Completed
11 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 1, 2023

Completed
24 days until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 25, 2023

Completed
Last Updated

September 6, 2023

Status Verified

September 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

11 months

First QC Date

August 24, 2022

Last Update Submit

September 3, 2023

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • The modified Barrow Neurological Institute Pain Intensity Score

    The efficacy of the treatment will be assessed using the modified Barrow Neurological Institute Pain Intensity Score (I: No pain, off medications; II: Occasional pain, off medications; IIIa: No pain, continued use of medications; IIIb: Pain persists, but adequately controlled with medications; IV: Pain not adequately controlled with medications; V: No relief).

    six months

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Numeric rating scale

    baseline to six months

  • Patient satisfaction

    six months

Study Arms (2)

Radiofrequency of peripheral branches of the trigeminal nerve

EXPERIMENTAL

pulsed radiofrequency treatment of the peripheral branches of the trigeminal nerve

Procedure: radiofrequency of the peripheral trigeminal branches

Radiofrequency of gasserian ganglion

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

radiofrequency ablation of the gasserian ganglion

Procedure: radiofrequency of gasserian ganglion

Interventions

radiofrequency ablation of the gasserian ganglion

Radiofrequency of gasserian ganglion

radiofrequency of the peripheral trigeminal branches ( maxillary, mandibular, supraorbital)

Radiofrequency of peripheral branches of the trigeminal nerve

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Diagnosed with Primary Trigeminal Neuralgia meets the criteria of the International Classification of Headache Disorders.
  • Suffering from severe trigeminal neuralgia that cannot be alleviated effectively with conservative therapy.
  • Agree to participate in the study

You may not qualify if:

  • Infection at the puncture site.
  • Coagulation disorder.
  • Abnormal blood test (hepatic or renal function)
  • History of receiving invasive treatment (glycerol rhizolysis, radiofrequency thermocoagulation, balloon compression, gamma knife treatment, microvascular decompression)

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital

Ankara, 06110, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Trigeminal Neuralgia

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Trigeminal Nerve DiseasesFacial NeuralgiaFacial Nerve DiseasesMouth DiseasesStomatognathic DiseasesCranial Nerve DiseasesNervous System Diseases

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
TRIPLE
Who Masked
CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 24, 2022

First Posted

August 26, 2022

Study Start

August 25, 2022

Primary Completion

August 1, 2023

Study Completion

August 25, 2023

Last Updated

September 6, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-09

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