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Advantages of Blunt Radiofrequency Needles in CT-Guided Dorsal Root Ganglion Pulsed Radiofrequency for the Treatment of Zoster-Associated Pain

Advantages of Blunt Radiofrequency Needles in CT-Guided Dorsal Root Ganglion Pulsed Radiofrequency for the Treatment of Zoster-Associated Pain

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2500102560
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-05-16
Start date
2025-05-16
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-05-19

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

Conditions

Herpes Zoster

Interventions

Sharp Needle Group:None
Blunt Needle Group:None

Sponsors

Xiamen Medical University Affiliated Second Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Age >=18 years old, gender not limited; 2. The clinical diagnosis is consistent with ZAP; The pain score NRS >=4 points; 3. The location of the painful segments is clear. After clinical assessment, CT-guided DRG-PRF treatment is required; 4. Generally in good condition, able to tolerate surgical operations and follow-up; 5. Sign the informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Those with severe cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, coagulation disorders or infectious diseases; 2. Abnormal local anatomical structure or imaging indicating significant organ disorders in the puncture channel; 3. Pregnant or lactating women; 4. Patients with severe mental disorders or cognitive dysfunction who are unable to accurately cooperate with pain assessment or follow-up.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The short-form McGill Pain Questionnaire;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Types and dosages of postoperative analgesic drugs;Hospitalization period;Duration of the surgery;Duration of CT radiation;Complications;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactZhang Guanggui

The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen Medical University

372499021@qq.com+86 159 6003 6903

Outcome results

None listed

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