Which Is More Effective in the Treatment of Postherpetic Neuralgia: Erector Spinae Plane Block or Transcutaneous Radiofrequency?
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Procedure
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.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 80
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• 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
Locations
Other Locations
Turkey
Ayse Betul Acar
RECRUITING
Ankara
Contact Information
Primary
AYSE BETUL ACAR
betulbozann@gmail.com
+905326685180
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-06-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-10-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 50
Treatments
Erector Spinae Plane Block
Patients with postherpetic neuralgia who received ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block as part of routine clinical care.
Transcutaneous Radiofrequency
Patients with postherpetic neuralgia who received transcutaneous radiofrequency treatment applied adjacent to the lesion area as part of routine clinical care
Sponsors
Leads: Diskapi Teaching and Research Hospital