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Comparison of the efficacy of short-term Burst mode and Tonic mode spinal cord stimulation in the treatment of zoster-associated neuralgia

Comparison of the efficacy of short-term Burst mode and Tonic mode spinal cord stimulation in the treatment of zoster-associated neuralgia

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2300078794
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2023-12-19
Start date
2023-09-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-01-08

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

Conditions

Herpes Zoster Neuralgia

Interventions

Group A:In the first stage, the subjects' implanted electrode extension wire was connected to the Burst mode spinal cord electrical stimulation box and the treatment lasted for 2 days. In the second s
Group B:In the first stage, the subjects' implanted electrode extension wire was connected to the Tonic mode spinal cord electrical stimulation box and the treatment lasted for 2 days. In the second s

Sponsors

The First Hospital of China Medical University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1: Male or female aged =18 years with a history of herpes zoster =120 days 2: HZ involves spinal nerves (cervical/thoracic/lumbar nerves) 3: Numerical Rating Scale (NRS-11) score =4 4: The patient is refractory to conventional treatment according to the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) guidelines (such as antiepileptic drugs, opioids, antidepressants, and other physical therapy) 5: Voluntarily sign informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1: Refuse to participate in this test 2: The general condition is poor and cannot be treated 3: Coagulation dysfunction or application of anticoagulants 4: Intellectually unable to complete a self-evaluation questionnaire

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS);

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Pain Catastrophes Scale (PCS);Pregabalin, gabapentin, opioid daily dosage;Insomnia Severity Index scale (ISI);Hospital anxiety and depression mood scale (HAD);Satisfaction rating;Stimulus mode preference and the reasons;Paresthesia area number and its consistency with the pain area;physical score (SF-12);mental score (SF-12);

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactSong Tao

The First Hospital of China Medical University

songt2001@163.com+86 158 4059 9900

Outcome results

None listed

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