New Pain-Zapping technique could ease debilitating facial pain
NCT ID NCT07275229
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests two types of pulsed radiofrequency treatments for people with severe trigeminal neuralgia, a condition causing intense facial pain. 62 adults who haven't found relief from medication will receive either a standard or a new irregular-pulse technique. The goal is to see which better reduces pain and the need for painkillers over 6 months.
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