Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients with Trigeminal Neuralgia (NCT06853119) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients with Trigeminal Neuralgia
120 participantsStarted 2025-03-10
Plain-language summary
This study intends to use MRI technology to analyze the dynamic changes and microstructure changes of the brain network in patients with trigeminal neuralgia, evaluate the blood-brain barrier and water exchange rate, and further analyze their correlation with clinical indicators, so as to explore the changes in brain structural plasticity and potential neural mechanisms
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* The diagnosis was TN according to the ICHD.
* Patients requiring surgical treatment due to ineffective or intolerant treatment with carbamazepine or oxasepine before operation;
* First surgical treatment;
* Right-handed dominant;
* There was no significant loss of sensation
Exclusion Criteria:
* Secondary TN;
* Associated with other types of chronic pain or neuropsychiatric disorders;
* History of head trauma or stroke or cerebrovascular ischemia;
* History of microvascular decompression or other treatments (gamma knife radiosurgery, etc.);
* Unable to cooperate independently;
* Contraindications, such as uncontrolled infection, coagulopathy, etc.;
* MRIcontraindications (e.g., pacemaker, claustrophobia, etc.)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Scanning sequence of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)