Postherpetic Neuralgia
Conditions
Interventions
rTMS group:The subjects will receive 10Hz rTMS daily for 2 days before and 3 days the surgery. In the 10Hz rTMS, the stimulation site: M1 area, frequency: 10Hz, intensity: 80% RMT, pulse number: 1500,
Sham stimulation group:The subjects will receive sham rTMS daily for 2 days before and 3 days after surgery. In the sham rTMS, the stimulation site: M1 area, frequency: 0Hz, intensity: 0% RMT, total t
Sponsors
The First Affiliate Hospital of Soochow University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Meet the diagnostic criteria for herpes zoster, with pain persisting for more than 1 month after clinical recovery of the rash; Ages =18 years; VAS pain = 3 points, requiring hospitalization for interventional neuromodulation treatment; with mild to moderate depression (SDS score of 53-72 initial screening, followed by further assessment by a neurologist); no aphasia or cognitive impairment; planned for the first interventional pain management treatment, including pulse radio (PRF) and spinal cord stimulation (SCS); informed consent from the patient and their family.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Severe systemic illness, organic brain damage, intracranial ferromagnetic metal implants (cochlear implants, vagus nerve stimulators etc.); history of psychiatric disorders and psychotropic medication treatment, such as epilepsy; history of implanted processors or implants (pacemakers, artificial heart valves) to vital signs in any part of the body; severe cardiovascular, pulmonary, hepatic, or renal disease; comorbid pain conditions that may interfere with PHN assessment inability to clearly express subjective feelings.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Incidence of poor prognosis; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The impact of chronic pain on life;Sleep quality;Depression level;patient satisfaction;Degree of fatigue;The feeling of pain;Medication regimen ;pregabalin oral doses ;the need for tramadol ;the need for antidepressants;Incidence of poor prognosis; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactXiaohong Jin
The First Affiliate Hospital of Soochow University
Outcome results
None listed