Erector Spinae Plane Block Versus Transcutaneous Radiofrequency in Postherpetic Neuralgia
This observational study aims to compare the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane (ESP) block and transcutaneous radiofrequency (RF) treatment in patients with postherpetic neuralgia. Pain intensity and neuropathic pain characteristics will be evaluated using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and the Sel
| Condition(s) | Postherpetic Neuralgia, Neuropathic Pain, Herpes Zoster |
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| Status | Recruiting |
| Study type | Observational |
| Summary | This observational study aims to compare the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane (ESP) block and transcutaneous radiofrequency (RF) treatment in patients with postherpetic neuralgia. Pain intensity and neuropathic pain characteristics will be evaluated using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and the Self-Leeds Assessment of Neuropathic Symptoms and Signs (S-LANSS) score. |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: Diagnosis of postherpetic neuralgia involving cervical, thoracic, or lumbar regions Age between 18 and 80 years Persistent pain despite conservative treatment Baseline VAS score \> 5 Exclusion Criteria: Ophthalmic or extremity postherpetic neuralgia Allergy to local anesthetics Pregnancy Coagulopathy or use of antiplatelet therapy Cognitive impairment preventing informed consent |
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Lead sponsor | Diskapi Teaching and Research Hospital |
| Locations | Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) |
| Start date | 2025-06-01 |
| NCT ID | NCT07400640 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07400640 |