Postherpetic neuralgia
Conditions
Interventions
Test group:Continuous PCA analgesia with hydromorphone combined with pulsed radiofrequency
Control group:Pulsed radiofrequency
Sponsors
Shengli Oilfield Central Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
50 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age 50-80 years, gender unlimited, diagnosed with postherpetic neuralgia in thoracic nerve distribution, course of disease 1 to 3 months, NRS score =6, no serious heart, lung, liver, kidney and other systemic diseases, and willingness to comply with designated treatment and follow-up.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Significant pain, coagulopathy, psychiatric illness, substance abuse, previous hydromorphone allergy, lack of cooperation, and severe systemic, metabolic, or neurologic disease from causes other than PHN.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Response rate; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Number of self-control analgesia sessions;Dosage of analgesic drugs used;Degree of pain relief;Sleep Quality Index; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactWeipeng Ge
Shengli Oilfield Central Hospital
Outcome results
None listed