herpes zoster neuralgia
Conditions
Interventions
Control group:Burst stimulation mode
Test group:Tonic stimulation mode
Sponsors
Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu Universit
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
50 Years to 95 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) Age >= 50 years old; (2) Confirmed diagnosis of herpes zoster neuralgia (unilateral spinal nerve dermatome distribution pain + history of rash); (3) The course of disease is 1 to 6 months; (4) Conservative treatment is ineffective (VAS >= 4 points or drug intolerance); (5) No coagulation disorder (INR =100×10?/L); (6) Sign the informed consent form.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: ?Systemic diseases: 1) Severe cardiopulmonary insufficiency (NYHA class III/IV or FEV1180mmHg); 3) Diabetic neuropathy (overlapping with ZAP pain). ?Local taboos: 1) Infection at the puncture area or severe spinal deformity; 2) Space-occupying/tuberculosis in the spinal canal (confirmed by MRI/CT); 3) Mental/cognitive impairment: Unable to cooperate with intraoperative testing or follow-up; 4) Implant contraindications: use of pacemakers.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Visual Analogue Scale,VAS;Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index,PSQI;Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale,GAD-7;Patient Health Questionnaire-9,PHQ-9; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Painkiller dosage;Electrode parameter adjustment times;Observation of Adverse Events; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactLi Chunye
Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University
Outcome results
None listed