Deep Brain Stimulation for Refractory Trigeminal Neuralgia with a Pontine Lesion (NCT05451251)
Deep Brain Stimulation for Refractory Trigeminal Neuralgia with a Pontine Lesion: a Pilot Study
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The aim of this study is to assess the feasibility of deep brain stimulation for refractory trigeminal neuralgia due to a pontine lesion, as is usually seen in the context of multiple sclerosis. These patients usually have severe intractable facial pain and current medical and surgical options generally fail to achieve long lasting pain relief. Hoping to improve pain control in this population, the investigators of this trial propose a novel technique consisting of implanting a deep brain stimulation lead within the pontine lesion to modulate the generation of pain signals.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke (CHUS) — Sherbrooke, Quebec
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke (CHUS) — Sherbrooke, Quebec
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (819) 346-1110
Email: Christian.Iorio-Morin@usherbrooke.ca
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.