Evaluating masseter muscle thickness after nerve treatment for trigeminal neuralgia

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effects of Gasserian ganglion radiofrequency thermocoagulation on the masseter muscle thickness in patients suffering from trigeminal neuralgia. The procedure aims to alleviate pain by ablating the affected trigeminal nerve branch, which may also impact the masseter muscle due to its innervation. Patients who have not responded to medical therapy for at least three months and are scheduled for this treatment will undergo ultrasound measurements to assess changes in muscle thickness. The study seeks to understand the potential functional effects of the procedure on the masseter muscle.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Pain refractory to medical therapy for at least 3 months
* Planning radiofrequency thermocoagulation of gasserian ganglion
* Accept ultrasound measurements to be performed

Exclusion Criteria:

* Refused to participate in the study
* Not attending follow-ups regularly
* Coagulation disorder
* Pregnancy
* Localized or systemic infection

Where it's running

• Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital
  Istanbul, Başakşehir, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Tuba Tanyel Saraçoğlu, MD — Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital
• Study coordinator: Burak Erken, MD
• Email: burak_erken@hotmail.com
• Phone: +0902129096000

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.