acute herpes zoster trigeminal neuralgia
Conditions
Interventions
the pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) group (Supraorbital Nerve Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment):None
the peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) group (Supraorbital Nerve Stimulation Treatment):None
Sponsors
The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
45 Years to 95 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. The patient has been diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia associated with herpes zoster, with a disease duration of less than one month, specifically involving the first branch of the trigeminal nerve. 2. Conservative treatments have failed, including pharmacological therapy and physical therapy. 3. Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS) score is 30 or higher. 4. Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score is 5 or higher. 5. Age range is between 45 and 95 years old, with no gender restriction.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. There is a local ulcer infection. 2. There is severe respiratory or cardiovascular failure, hepatic insufficiency, or renal insufficiency. 3. Known psychiatric disorders. 4. Coagulation dysfunction or undergoing anticoagulant treatment. 5. History of substance abuse. 6. Previous invasive treatments such as spinal cord stimulation, trigeminal ganglion stimulation, or microballoon compression have been received.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Degree of improvement in pain intensity; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Variations in pain catastrophizing levels;The improvement of quality of life; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactWu Chengwen
The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University
Outcome results
None listed