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Clinical efficacy of electrical stimulation of the semilunar nerve in the treatment of idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia: a prospective observational case series study

Clinical efficacy of electrical stimulation of the semilunar nerve in the treatment of idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia: a prospective observational case series study - Clinical efficacy of electrical stimulation of the semilunar nerve in the treatment of idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2400085236
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2024-06-03
Start date
2024-06-03
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-07-08

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia

Interventions

spinal electronic stimulation group:electronic stimulation

Sponsors

Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1)Age =18 years old; (2)Diagnosed as idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia, and oral NSAIDS, anticonvulsants, antiepileptic drugs, and antidepressants are not satisfied with pain relief, or can not tolerate the adverse drug reactions; (3)NRS score =4; (4)Trigeminal semilunar nerve electrical stimulation was performed in our department. (5)Able to express themselves clearly and communicate normally; (6)Consent to participate in the study;

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Severe cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, such as heart failure, intracranial aneurysm, high risk or very high risk of hypertension; (2) patients with epilepsy or mental disorders; (3) previous intracranial surgery; (4) patients with unclear expression and unable to cooperate with postoperative follow-up; (5) patients lost follow-up during follow-up;

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
NRS score;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Douleur Neuropathique 4 questions DN4;Short Form 36 Health Survey ; the degree of pain relief ;Medication;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactTian Xuebi

Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology

tianxb@hust.edu.cn+86 182 7188 6823

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026