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Efficacy and Safety of Pulsed Radiofrequency Combined With Platelet Rich Plasma to Treat Idiopathic Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia (GPN)

Efficacy and Safety of Pulsed Radiofrequency Combined With Platelet Rich Plasma to Treat Idiopathic Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia (GPN)

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18 years and older
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Phase N/A

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Overview

To investigate the efficacy and safety of the application of PRF combined PRP to the for the treatment of GPN.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. age >18 years;
  2. diagnosed with idiopathic GPN according to the third International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD) classification;
  3. patients who failed pharmacotherapy or intolerable side effects of medication;
  4. undergoing PRF for GPN;
  5. at least 1 month of follow-up recordings.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Patients with bilateral GPN;
  2. Abnormalities in blood measurements, liver and kidney function, blood glucose, coagulation, electrocardiography or chest radiography;
  3. Infection at the puncture site;
  4. Previous mental illness;
  5. Previous history of narcotic drug abuse;
  6. Prior anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy;
  7. An implantable pulse generator;
  8. Current pregnancy or breast feeding.
  9. Patients with incomplete medical records (lack of baseline data or postoperative follow-up data).

Study details
    Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia
    Pulsed Radiofrequency
    Platelet Rich Plasma

NCT06931457

Beijing Tiantan Hospital

30 April 2025

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