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gabapentin and SUNCT Syndrome

gabapentin has been researched along with SUNCT Syndrome in 16 studies

Gabapentin: A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME.
gabapentin : A gamma-amino acid that is cyclohexane substituted at position 1 by aminomethyl and carboxymethyl groups. Used for treatment of neuropathic pain and restless legs syndrome.

SUNCT Syndrome: A primary headache disorder that is characterized by frequent short-lasting, unilateral, neuralgiform pain attacks in the ocular area, with CONJUNCTIVA fluid-filling and tearing. SUNCT syndrome is usually resistant to treatment.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of gabapentin (GBP) in the treatment of SUNCT syndrome on a relatively large sample of Persian patients."9.13Efficacy of gabapentin in the treatment of SUNCT syndrome. ( Chitsaz, A; Etemadifar, M; Ghasemi, M; Kaji Esfahani, M; Maghzi, AH, 2008)
"This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of gabapentin (GBP) in the treatment of SUNCT syndrome on a relatively large sample of Persian patients."5.13Efficacy of gabapentin in the treatment of SUNCT syndrome. ( Chitsaz, A; Etemadifar, M; Ghasemi, M; Kaji Esfahani, M; Maghzi, AH, 2008)
"Indomethacin is the best treatment both for HC and PH."2.55Therapeutical approaches to paroxysmal hemicrania, hemicrania continua and short lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks: a critical appraisal. ( Baraldi, C; Cainazzo, MM; Guerzoni, S; Pellesi, L; Pini, LA, 2017)
" A therapeutic strategy and optimal dosage of medications including gabapentin should be established for the treatment of SUNCT."2.47[Japanese SUNCT patient responsive to gabapentin]. ( Imai, K; Ito, Y; Kato, T; Nishida, S; Suzuki, J; Yasuda, T, 2011)
"TACs include cluster headache (CH), paroxysmal hemicrania (PH) and short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT syndrome)."2.44[Pathophysiology and treatment of trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias]. ( Cohen, AS; Goadsby, PJ, 2008)
"The short height and the reported bone fractures could be compatible with a mild form of osteogenesis imperfecta, previously described in one case associated with SUNCT."1.35SUNCT syndrome or first division trigeminal neuralgia associated with cerebellar hypoplasia. ( Bartolozzi, ML; Guidi, L; Panconesi, A, 2009)

Research

Studies (16)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's7 (43.75)29.6817
2010's8 (50.00)24.3611
2020's1 (6.25)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Groenke, BR1
Daline, IH1
Nixdorf, DR1
Baraldi, C1
Pellesi, L1
Guerzoni, S1
Cainazzo, MM1
Pini, LA1
Weng, HY1
Cohen, AS3
Schankin, C1
Goadsby, PJ2
Pareja, JA1
Álvarez, M1
Etemadifar, M1
Maghzi, AH1
Ghasemi, M1
Chitsaz, A1
Kaji Esfahani, M1
Panconesi, A1
Bartolozzi, ML1
Guidi, L1
Marziniak, M1
Breyer, R1
Evers, S1
Porta-Etessam, J1
Cuadrado, ML1
Galán, L1
Sampedro, A1
Valencia, C1
Kutschenko, A1
Liebetanz, D1
Ito, Y1
Imai, K1
Suzuki, J1
Nishida, S1
Kato, T1
Yasuda, T1
Cascella, C1
Rosen, JB1
Robbins, MS1
Levin, M1
Brown, RS1
Pass, B1
Bichuetti, DB1
Yamaoka, WY1
Bastos, JR1
Carvalho, Dde S1
Rocha Filho, PA1
Rabello, GD1
Galvão, AC1
Fortini, I1
Calderaro, M1
Carrocini, D1

Reviews

5 reviews available for gabapentin and SUNCT Syndrome

ArticleYear
Therapeutical approaches to paroxysmal hemicrania, hemicrania continua and short lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks: a critical appraisal.
    The journal of headache and pain, 2017, Volume: 18, Issue:1

    Topics: Amines; Analgesics; Anticonvulsants; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Female; Fructose; Gabapentin; gamm

2017
The usual treatment of trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias.
    Headache, 2013, Volume: 53, Issue:9

    Topics: Amines; Animals; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Fructose; Gabapentin; gamma-Aminobutyric Acid; Humans;

2013
[Japanese SUNCT patient responsive to gabapentin].
    Rinsho shinkeigaku = Clinical neurology, 2011, Volume: 51, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Amines; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Gabapentin; gamma-Aminobutyric Acid; Humans; Male; SUNCT

2011
Bilateral SUNCT syndrome associated to chronic maxillary sinus disease.
    Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria, 2006, Volume: 64, Issue:2B

    Topics: Amines; Analgesics; Chronic Disease; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Gabapentin; gamma-Aminobutyric Aci

2006
[Pathophysiology and treatment of trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias].
    Schmerz (Berlin, Germany), 2008, Volume: 22 Suppl 1

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Amines; Analgesics; Anesthetics, Local; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroida

2008

Trials

3 trials available for gabapentin and SUNCT Syndrome

ArticleYear
Phenotypic and treatment outcome data on SUNCT and SUNA, including a randomised placebo-controlled trial.
    Cephalalgia : an international journal of headache, 2018, Volume: 38, Issue:9

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Analgesics; Anticonvulsants; Cross-Over Studies; Female;

2018
Efficacy of gabapentin in the treatment of SUNCT syndrome.
    Cephalalgia : an international journal of headache, 2008, Volume: 28, Issue:12

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Amines; Anticonvulsants; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Female; Gabapentin; g

2008
Short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctival injection and tearing.
    Cephalalgia : an international journal of headache, 2007, Volume: 27, Issue:7

    Topics: Amines; Analgesics; Anesthetics, Local; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Anticonvulsants; Au

2007

Other Studies

8 other studies available for gabapentin and SUNCT Syndrome

ArticleYear
SUNCT/SUNA: Case series presenting in an orofacial pain clinic.
    Cephalalgia : an international journal of headache, 2021, Volume: 41, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Autonomic Nervous System Diseases; Facial Pain; Female; Gabapentin; Headache Disorders; Human

2021
SUNCT syndrome or first division trigeminal neuralgia associated with cerebellar hypoplasia.
    The journal of headache and pain, 2009, Volume: 10, Issue:6

    Topics: Amines; Arnold-Chiari Malformation; Carbamazepine; Cerebellum; Cranial Fossa, Posterior; Cyclohexane

2009
SUNCT syndrome successfully treated with the combination of oxcarbazepine and gabapentin.
    Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.), 2009, Volume: 10, Issue:8

    Topics: Aged; Amines; Analgesics; Anticonvulsants; Carbamazepine; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Drug Synergis

2009
Temporal response to bupivacaine bilateral great occipital block in a patient with SUNCT syndrome.
    The journal of headache and pain, 2010, Volume: 11, Issue:2

    Topics: Aged, 80 and over; Amines; Anesthetics, Local; Anticonvulsants; Bupivacaine; Cyclohexanecarboxylic A

2010
Meningioma causing gabapentin-responsive secondary SUNCT syndrome.
    The journal of headache and pain, 2010, Volume: 11, Issue:4

    Topics: Aged, 80 and over; Amines; Analgesics; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Female; Gabapentin; gamma-Aminob

2010
Resident and fellow section. Teaching case: symptomatic SUNCT.
    Headache, 2011, Volume: 51, Issue:6

    Topics: Amines; Analgesics; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Education, Medical, Continuing; Female; Gabapentin;

2011
Orofacial pain due to trigeminal autonomic cephalgia with features of short-lasting neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctival injection and tearing: a case report.
    Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology, 2012, Volume: 114, Issue:4

    Topics: Amines; Analgesics; Combined Modality Therapy; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Diagnosis, Differential;

2012
[Gabapentin in the treatment of SUNCT syndrome].
    Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria, 2007, Volume: 65, Issue:2B

    Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Amines; Analgesics; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Female; Gabapentin; gamma-

2007