The Effect of Intravenous Lidocaine on Trigeminal Neuralgia
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
1969-12-31
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The aim of this randomized double blind, placebo controlled, crossover study is to
investigate in a prospective way the effect of lidocaine in patients with trigeminal
neuralgia. Included patients will undergo four weekly sessions, two of which with lidocaine
(5mgs/kg) and two with placebo infusions administered over 60 minutes. Effect will be
measured with pain diaries and visual analogue scales.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Pain Relief & Palliative Care Center, Athens, Greece