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Comparison of Pulsed and Thermal Radiofrequency for Trigeminal Neuralgia
Sponsor: Zagazig University
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of Pulsed Radiofrequency (PRF) with Pulsed and Thermal Radiofrequency (PRF + TRF) in treating Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) in adults. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does PRF or PRF + TRF provide better pain relief for patients with trigeminal neuralgia? * What is the safety profile and complication rate of PRF versus PRF + TRF? Researchers will compare the effects of PRF and PRF + TRF to see if thermal lesioning in addition to pulsed RF provides superior long-term pain relief and reduces the need for analgesic medication. Participants will: * Undergo either PRF or PRF + TRF treatment targeting the trigeminal nerve. * Be assessed for pain relief, functional status, and adverse events over a 3-month follow-up period.
Official title: Comparison of Pulsed and Thermal Radiofrequency for the Treatment of 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
2025-04-10
Last Updated
2024-12-31
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Pulsed Radiofrequency (PRF)
Participants will receive pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) treatment targeting the trigeminal nerve to manage pain associated with trigeminal neuralgia. This non-ablative technique uses electrical pulses to modulate nerve function, aiming to provide pain relief without creating a thermal lesion.
Pulsed and Thermal Radiofrequency (PRF + TRF)
Participants will receive a combination of pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) and thermal radiofrequency (TRF) treatments targeting the trigeminal nerve. This approach combines the non-ablative effects of PRF with the thermal lesioning of TRF to provide long-term pain relief for trigeminal neuralgia.
Locations (1)
Zagazig University, Faculty of Medicine
Zagazig, Sharqia Province, Egypt