Using trigeminal evoked responses to enhance rhizotomy for facial pain relief

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 feasibility of incorporating trigeminal somatosensory evoked potentials (TSEPs) into routine neurosurgical rhizotomy procedures for patients suffering from trigeminal neuralgia. By stimulating the trigeminal nerve and measuring the resulting electrical responses in the brain, researchers aim to improve the accuracy and effectiveness of the rhizotomy surgery. The study will involve adults scheduled for this procedure, assessing whether TSEPs can be reliably recorded during surgery. The goal is to enhance surgical outcomes for patients with debilitating facial pain.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults of 18 years or older
* Scheduled to undergo percutaneous rhizotomy for facial pain

Exclusion Criteria:

* For TGN: Facial pain of unclear origin (i.e. not clearly TGN pain) or Rhizotomy procedure canceled
* For Healthy control: Diagnosis or history of facial pain such as TMD or TGN, History of migraine, History of any functional pain disorder: fibromyalgia, IBS, CRPS or Recent chronic pain (within last month)

Where it's running

• University of Minnesota
  Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: David P Darrow, MD — University of Minnesota
• Study coordinator: Matthew Maple
• Email: maple036@umn.edu
• Phone: 612-626-3582

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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.