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The efficacy of ultrasound guided thoracic paravertebral blockade combined with high intensity laser therapy in geriatric patients with acute herpes zoster

The efficacy of ultrasound guided thoracic paravertebral blockade combined with high intensity laser therapy in geriatric patients with acute herpes zoster

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR1800016622
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2018-06-12
Start date
2018-07-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-06-18

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

herpes zoster

Interventions

test group:ultrasound guided thoracic paravertebral blockade + high intensity laser therapy
control group:ultrasound guided thoracic paravertebral blockade

Sponsors

Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to 75 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. HZ within 7 days after onset of the rash; 2. dermatome between T2-T10; 3. aged older than 60 year; 4. willingness to comply with the allocated treatment and follow-up measurements

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. coagulation abnormalities; 2. infection of the skin overlying the vertebra of the affected dermatome; 3. psychiatric diseases; 4. allergy to lidocaine or betamethasone; 5. known serious immune disorders; 6. installed pacemaker.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
numerical rating scale;—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
eruptive duration;incidence of postherpetic neuralgia;—

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactShen Wen

Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University

shenwen1598@sina.com+86 18052268689

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026