Post-Operative Trigeminal Pain After Microvascular Decompression for Trigeminal Neuralgia
Key facts
- Where
- Newark, United StatesSee the site
Where in United States
- Rutgers School of Dental MedicineNewark, United StatesContact: Sowmya Akkineni, BDSNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Contact the study team: see the registry record → Contacts and Locations
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- Who runs it
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
- Trial code
- NCT07216547
- Record updated
- 14 October 2025
- Original description
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:Read full original descriptionShow less
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.
Inclusion: MVD post-operative patients with type I Trigeminal Neuralgia.
Exclusion: 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.