Could a simple questionnaire stop unnecessary dental work?
NCT ID NCT07453511
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
Trigeminal neuralgia causes sudden, severe facial pain often mistaken for a toothache, leading to wrong treatments. This study tests a 15-question screening tool in 250 adults with facial pain to see if it can accurately identify possible trigeminal neuralgia before a specialist visit. If it works, the questionnaire could help dentists and GPs make faster, correct referrals.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this questionnaire could help dentists and doctors quickly identify trigeminal neuralgia, leading to faster referrals and fewer unnecessary dental treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early validation study, not a treatment trial. The questionnaire may not be accurate enough in real-world settings, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) - Eastman Dental Hospital
London, UK, United Kingdom
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