Herpes Zoster-Associated Neuralgia
Conditions
Interventions
Experimental Group (Group I):The radiofrequency cannula was first punctured to the vicinity of the intervertebral foramen at the corresponding segment. After negative blood and cerebrospinal fluid asp
Experimental Group (Group T):The radiofrequency cannula was punctured to the vicinity of the intervertebral foramen at the corresponding segment. After aspiration yielded no blood or cerebrospinal flu
each cycle lasted 30 seconds, with a total of 12 cycles.
Subsequently, paravertebral nerve block was performed. The compound analgesic solution was composed of 2% lidocaine 5 mL, dipro
Sponsors
Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients aged 18 years or older who meet the ZAP diagnostic criteria 2. Disease duration = 4 points 6. Able to cooperate with follow-up and undergo nerve block and radiofrequency procedures as required
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Patients with hemorrhagic diseases or coagulation disorders. 2.Patients with unclear etiology of pain or combined with other types of chronic pain. 3.Active infection or skin damage at the puncture site. 4.Severe cardiopulmonary dysfunction. 5.Mental disorders or communication disorders. 6.Patients who have received similar radiofrequency or nerve block interventions in the observed area previously. 7.Those who voluntarily withdraw from the study or are lost to follow-up. 8.Those who receive other treatments that may affect the efficacy of ZAP without authorization during the follow-up period. 9.Cases with intervention failure or incorrect operative approach. 10.Cases with interrupted evaluation due to the occurrence of serious adverse events.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NRS pain score; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item Scale;Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index;Patient Health Questionnaire-9;Von Frey filament mechanical pain threshold;Adverse events; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactYin Qin
The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University
Outcome results
None listed