The aim of the study is to establish the validity of a patient reported diary in TN . The following objectives have been identified: 1. To generate evidence to support diary content validity by performing qualitative research studies with TN patients and Healthcare Professionals (HCPs). 2. To provide further support to the diary, sensitivity to change, known groups validity (ability to differentiate between severity groups), and construct validity.
This study will engage up to 20 participants with TN through patient associations or HCPs. The study will be conducted in English Speaking countries. The study comprises the following parts : * Participants Recruitment * Completion of the Diary * Qualitative interviews with participants * Analysis of qualitative research to assess content validity * Secondary analysis as a workshop with a panel of experts to finalize the diary The diary will be provided to each participant and to HCPs. Participants will be requested to follow the instructions, use the diary and provide their feedback on the diary.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
30
Validation of a pain diary specifically designed to capture pain dimensions of Trigeminal Neuralgia
Kainzen Centre
La Jolla, California, United States
ULC Research
London, United Kingdom
Measure of pain associated with Trigeminal Neuralgia
Use of the TN Pain questionnaire to measure the pain associated with trigeminal neuralgia
Time frame: 2 weeks
Concept elicitation of the diary content
During an interview, assess if the questionnaire is comprehensive, clear and correctly captures patients experience
Time frame: 1 day
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