An observational study following up with trigeminal neuralgia patients to understand their comorbid facial pain condition, specifically temporomandibular disorder.
This multi-center prospective observational cohort study aims to investigate the prevalence of comorbid Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) among trigeminal neuralgia (TN) patients. Trigeminal neuralgia patients with active TN status from three clinical sites (University of Minnesota, School of Dentistry, Orofacial Pain Clinic; Mhealth Fairview, Clinical Surgical Center, Neurosurgery Clinic; John Hopkins University, Anesthesiology, and Critical Care Clinic) could enroll in this study voluntary. All the patients will be evaluated by a provider using standard clinical assessment for TN and TMD, along with validated RedCap questionnaires for TN and TMD diagnosis, and be followed up every six months for 1-2 years.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
One clinical interview and examination to confirm the diagnosis of trigeminal neuralgia and temporomandibular disorder.
John Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
University of Minnesota, Department of Neurosurgery
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Prevalence
Prevalence of comorbid painful TMD among TN patient
Time frame: 2 years
Diagnostic questionnaire
The sensitivity, specificity of the diagnostic questionnaire for TN and TMD
Time frame: 2 years
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