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Basimglurant for Trigeminal Neuralgia
Study Summary
This trial is testing a new drug to see if it can help people with trigeminal neuralgia, which is a very painful condition.
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- I have had stomach or small intestine surgery, or a condition that affects how my body absorbs nutrients.I have not taken antipsychotic medications in the last 6 months.I have been diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia by a neurologist.I experience severe pain episodes daily for at least 2 months.I haven't had a heart attack, stroke, or major heart surgery in the last 6 months.I experience severe pain episodes daily for at least 2 months.I am between 18 and 75 years old.I am a woman who cannot become pregnant or am not currently pregnant or breastfeeding.I experience severe pain from TN with at least 3 intense episodes daily.I have a history of mania or psychosis.I do not want to stop my current nerve pain medication.My condition is diagnosed as trigeminal neuralgia by a neurologist.I have not taken basimglurant before, or I have approval to join.My liver function is not severely impaired.My kidney function is severely impaired.I don't have a major psychiatric condition unrelated to my TN.You have had an allergic reaction to the experimental drug or any of its ingredients.You have a very high body mass index (BMI), which means you are significantly overweight.I have been diagnosed with secondary trigeminal neuralgia.I am not pregnant, breastfeeding, and if able to bear children, I am using contraception.You are able to give informed consent and comply with the study procedures.I am between 18 and 75 years old.You have had a problem with drugs or alcohol in the past six months, except for using nicotine.I use opioids for pain no more than 2 days a week.
- Group 1: Arm B: Placebo
- Group 2: Arm A: Basimglurant
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are investigators looking for new participants in this trial right now?
"Yes, the information available on clinicaltrials.gov seems to suggest that this trial is still recruiting patients. This particular study was posted on 1/11/2022 and updated for the last time on 11/3/2022. At present, they are looking for 200 individuals across 7 sites."
How many people are allowed to take part in this experiment?
"Yes, the trial is still recruiting patients. Per the information available on clinicaltrials.gov, the study was originally posted on 1/11/2022, and the most recent update was 11/3/2022. They are looking for 200 individuals to participate at 7 different sites."
Does this experimental treatment have an age limit?
"This clinical trial is available for patients aged 18-75. However, if you are under 18 there 8 other trials and if you are over 65 there 149 other trials."
May I sign up for this experiment?
"This trial is investigating a new treatment for trigeminal neuralgia and thus requires participants that have been diagnosed with the condition. The study aims to recruit 200 individuals who are between 18 and 75 years old."
Could you please provide me with an estimate of how many different sites are participating in this trial?
"To participate in this trial, it would be beneficial to choose the site nearest you from the 7 locations. The current cities with these sites are Tampa, Las Vegas, and Cincinnati along with other locations."
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Most responsive sites:
- IMA Medical Research, PC (Site #: 1005): < 24 hours
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Site #: 1004): < 48 hours
Average response time
- < 2 Days
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