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Lead
Capnia, Inc.
Age
18–any
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Male and female, 18 years of age and older.
History of classical trigeminal neuralgia with or without persistent background facial pain, not secondary, as defined by International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD), third edition, beta version (ICHD-3 beta, Cephalalgia 2013).
Diagnosis of trigeminal neuralgia (TN) for at least 60 days prior to enrollment.
Experience pain with a score of at least 5 on a 0-10 scale during a typical TN episode as reported by subject. Note: Prior to treatment pain score must a 5 or greater on a VAS.
History of unilateral typical TN pain predominantly in the V2 branch of the trigeminal nerve.
Absence of a significant structural lesion (e.g., a tumor) as the cause of pain as shown in at least one neuro-imaging study.
On stable dose of all medications, including those for the treatment of TN prevention/prophylaxis, for at least 14 days prior to baseline (including, but not limited to, verapamil, lithium, melatonin, any anticonvulsant, any systemic corticosteroid or steroid injection, occipital nerve block, other cranial or extracranial nerve block, or any neurostimulation treatment). Note: Subjects are allowed to use their usual standard of care for the acute/abortive treatment of trigeminal neuralgia attacks 60 or more minutes after the initial dose, provided it is approved by the investigator.
Capable of completing a diary.
Able to provide written Informed Consent.
You may not be if
Are unable to comply with protocol requirements.
Have recent of alcohol or drug abuse within 2 years prior to study enrollment.
Current major psychiatric disorder: suicidal ideation, bipolar, panic disorder, schizophrenic, or psychosis. Subjects who are documented as clinically stable and not exhibiting symptoms related to their psychiatric disorder are eligible.
History of asthma (other than mild or intermittent).
Have an existing serious unstable systemic disease (e.g., severe emphysema, other respiratory diseases, heart disease, etc.) that precludes participation.
Clinically significant nasal disorder (deviated septum, presence of polyps, evidence of significant congestion, rhinitis, or other nasal abnormalities) that prevents unrestricted breathing through each nostril.
Currently on anticoagulants or have a diagnosis of a bleeding disorder.
Current diagnosis of fibromyalgia, temporomandibular disorders (TMD), odontogenic pain or other orofacial pain.
Surgery for treatment of TN within 30 days prior to screening. Note: Investigator must ensure that patients who have had surgery have recovered and are not experiencing any side effects from surgery for treatment of TN
Females who are pregnant or breast-feeding and/or plan to become pregnant or to breast-feed during study participation or within 30 days after treatment.
Participation in a previous study with nasal CO2.
Participation in another investigational drug study within 30 days prior to randomization.
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