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<p>The Department funds research mainly through the National Institute for Health
Research (NIHR). The usual practice of the NIHR and other research funders is not
to ring-fence funds for expenditure on particular topics. The NIHR welcomes funding
applications for research into any aspect of human health, including on trigeminal
neuralgia.</p><p> </p><p>Applications are subject to peer review and judged in open
competition, with awards being made on the basis of the importance of the topic to
patients and health and care services, value for money and scientific quality. The
amount of NIHR funding in a disease area therefore depends on the quality and volume
of scientific activity.</p><p> </p><p>The NIHR Clinical Research Network is available
to support the set-up and timely delivery of commercial and non-commercial studies
and trials in England which would include studies on trigeminal neuralgia. The NIHR
has previously funded research projects on chronic facial pain as part of the range
of NIHR training schemes that support future research leaders and would welcome further
applications for training awards based on research on trigeminal neuralgia.</p>
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