Microvascular Decompression Surgery, Post-operative Pain, Trigeminal Neuralgia
Conditions
Keywords
post operative relapse
Brief summary
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.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* MVD post-operative patients with type I Trigeminal Neuralgia.
Exclusion criteria
* 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.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pain control following microvascular decompression (MVD) | Up to 60 months post-surgery | Pain control will be assessed using the Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI) Pain Scale to evaluate changes in pain severity and relief after MVD. |
Countries
United States
Contacts
Primary ContactSowmya Akkineni, BDS
Backup ContactSowmya Ananthan, BDS, DMD, MSD
Outcome results
None listed