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CT-guided vs Fluoroscopy-guided Trigeminal Ganglion Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation for Idiopathic Trigeminal Neuralgia
Sponsor: Zagazig University
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness and safety of CT-guided versus fluoroscopy-guided trigeminal ganglion radiofrequency thermocoagulation (TG-RFT) in treating idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia (TN) in adults aged 18 and older. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does CT-guided TG-RFT provide better pain relief compared to fluoroscopy-guided TG-RFT? * What are the differences in medication consumption between the two methods? * What are the procedure-related adverse events for both methods? Investigators will compare CT-guided TG-RFT to fluoroscopy-guided TG-RFT to see if one method is superior in treating idiopathic TN. Participants will: * Undergo either CT-guided or fluoroscopy-guided TG-RFT procedure * Be monitored post-procedure and followed up at 1, 3, and 6 months for pain relief, medication consumption, and adverse events.
Official title: CT-guided vs Fluoroscopy-guided Trigeminal Ganglion Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation for Idiopathic Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2024-11-10
Completion Date
2025-06-10
Last Updated
2024-11-12
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
CT-guided Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation (RFT)
Participants in this group will undergo CT-guided trigeminal ganglion radiofrequency thermocoagulation (RFT). The procedure involves real-time CT imaging to guide the placement of the needle and monitor the process.
Fluoroscopy-guided Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation (RFT)
Participants in this group will undergo fluoroscopy-guided trigeminal ganglion radiofrequency thermocoagulation (RFT). The procedure utilizes fluoroscopic imaging for needle placement and monitoring.
Locations (1)
Zagazig University, Faculty of Medicine
Zagazig, Sharqia Province, Egypt