Health Condition 1: G540- Brachial plexus disorders Health Condition 2: G560- Carpal tunnel syndrome Health Condition 3: G577- Causalgia of lower limb Health Condition 4: G890- Central pain syndrome Health Condition 5: G563- Lesion of radial nerve Health Condition 6: G562- Lesion of ulnar nerve Health Condition 7: G541- Lumbosacral plexus disorders Health Condition 8: G571- Meralgia paresthetica Health Condition 9: G546- Phantom limb syndrome with pain Health Condition 10: G575- Tarsal tunnel sy
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Diagnosed as having neuropathic pain S-LANSS (neuropathic pain score)more than 12/24 indicates neuropathic pain Diabetic neuropathy,Post herpetic neuralgia,Post amputation pain,CRPS,Traumatic plexus lesion,Peripheral nerve injury NRS - more than 4 (on a 0 10 point numerical rating scale) inspite of conservative medications for more than 3 months
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with cardiac disease (conduction abnormalities,CHF,resting HR less than 50 per min), liver disease, CKD,Allergy to Local Anesthetic,Females who are pregnant,breast feeding,Cognitive impairment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction in pain intensity measured by NRS (Numerical Rating Scale) over time, particularly from baseline to the end of the 4 weekly infusions and during follow-up up to 8 weeksTimepoint: 8 weeks post intervention | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| hange in S-LANSS score (a tool used to assess neuropathic pain features) pre- and post-infusion. Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC) scores post-treatment. Incidence of side effects such as dizziness, nausea, allergic reactions, changes in HR,BP, numbness, tingling, or seizures during and after infusions.Timepoint: 8 weeks post intervention | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Kanyakumari Government Medical College and Hospital