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Electrical Stimulation of the Trigeminal Ganglion

  • Writer: Olle Corneliuson
    Olle Corneliuson
  • 2 days ago
  • 1 min read

Electrical stimulation of the trigeminal ganglion (ganglion Gasseri) for refractory trigeminal pain is a rare treatment option that may be efficient in selected cases. The efficacy and safety of electrical stimulation was studied in a recent literature review.

Some pain relief was seen in 78,7% of cases while 21,3% showed no improvement. Complications were seen in 39%, mainly involving minor issues.

The authors conclude that the technique may be beneficial in some cases but the evidence is low and further prospective studies are needed.

 

Pain Manag. 2026 Apr 8:1-10. doi: 10.1080/17581869.2026.2656277. Online ahead of print.

 
 
 

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