Post-Operative Trigeminal Pain After Microvascular Decompression for Trigeminal Neuralgia

NCT ID: NCT07216547

Last Updated: 2025-10-14

Study Results

Results pending

The study team has not published outcome measurements, participant flow, or safety data for this trial yet. Check back later for updates.

Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

100 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-12-12

Study Completion Date

2026-06-01

Brief Summary

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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.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Trigeminal Neuralgia Microvascular Decompression Surgery Post-operative Pain

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

OTHER

Study Time Perspective

RETROSPECTIVE

Eligibility Criteria

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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.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Gary M. Heir, DMD

Professor, Program and Clinical Director

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Gary Heir, DMD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Rutgers School of Dental Medicine

Locations

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Rutgers School of Dental Medicine

Newark, New Jersey, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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Sowmya Akkineni, BDS

Role: CONTACT

540-408-7645

Sowmya Ananthan, BDS, DMD, MSD

Role: CONTACT

732-322-8182

Facility Contacts

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Sowmya Akkineni, BDS

Role: primary

540-408-7645

Sowmya Ananthan, BDS, DMD, MSD

Role: backup

Other Identifiers

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Pro2025001535

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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