CompletedNot Applicable

Impact of Teflon Technique on Recurrence After Microvascular Decompression for Trigeminal Neuralgia

Spain150 participantsStarted 2025-01-01

Plain-language summary

The study aims to see if shredded Teflon placed away from the trigeminal nerve is equally effective in pain control in Trigeminal Neuralgia while minimizing the risks of pain recurrence due to granuloma formation when this material is placed immediately close to the nerve in a pledget form.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Trigeminal Neuralgia refractory to medical therapy and treated via microvascular decompression Exclusion Criteria: * Other craniofacial neuralgias, atypical facial pain, trigeminal neuralgia (TN) due to non-vascular causes (e.g., multiple sclerosis), and those with posterior fossa pathology, such as tumors, infarctions, hematomas, infections, or inflammatory lesions * Patients treated by alternative methods, including percutaneous radiofrequency thermocoagulation, glycerol injection, balloon compression, or radiosurgery

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

Modified Ranking scale

Timeframe: 5 years

Barrow Neurological Institute Pain Intensity Scale

Timeframe: 5 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07046247

SponsorUniversity of Valencia

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-06-01

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.