CT-guided vs Fluoroscopy-guided Trigeminal Ganglion Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation for Idiopathic Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness and safety of CT-guided versus fluoroscopy-guided trigeminal ganglion radiofrequency thermocoagulation (TG-RFT) in treating idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia (TN) in adults aged 18 and older. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does CT-guided TG-RFT provide better pain relief compared to fluoroscopy-guided TG-RFT? * What are the differences in medication consumption between the two methods? * What are the procedure-related adverse events for both methods? Investigators will compare CT-guided TG-RFT to fluoroscopy-guided TG-RFT to see if one method is superior in treating idiopathic TN. Participants will: * Undergo either CT-guided or fluoroscopy-guided TG-RFT procedure * Be monitored post-procedure and followed up at 1, 3, and 6 months for pain relief, medication consumption, and adverse events.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 60
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Age \>18 years

• Idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia (TN) based on the International Headache Society criteria

• Pain for at least six months and a NRS score greater than 6 despite medical treatment

• Able to provide informed consent.

• Agree to follow the study procedures and attend follow-up visits.

Locations
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Egypt
Zagazig University, Faculty of Medicine
RECRUITING
Zagazig
Contact Information
Primary
Ahmed A Bessar, M.D., PhD
ahmedawadbessar@gmail.com
01000089595
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-11-10
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-06-10
Participants
Target number of participants: 60
Treatments
Experimental: CT-guided RFT
Participants will undergo CT-guided trigeminal ganglion radiofrequency thermocoagulation (RFT) with real-time CT imaging for needle placement and monitoring.
Active_comparator: Fluoroscopy-guided RFT
Participants will undergo fluoroscopy-guided trigeminal ganglion radiofrequency thermocoagulation (RFT) with fluoroscopic imaging for needle placement and monitoring.
Sponsors
Leads: Zagazig University

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