Status:
COMPLETED
Combined Application of Pulsed RF and Steroids to the DRG for PHN
Lead Sponsor:
Mansoura University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Zagazig University
Conditions:
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Chronic Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
20-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Recently, the use of pulsed radiofrequency has increased in many chronic pain conditions, including trigeminal neuralgia, chronic spinal pain, musculoskeletal pain, and it was recently used effectivel...
Detailed Description
Varicella-zoster virus reactivates in sensory ganglia as the dorsal root ganglion (DRG). The DRG contains many receptor channels and is an important region for pain signal transduction. Sustained abno...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- patients with ASA I\&II status
- Thoracic zoster related pain
- less than three months duration from the appearance of shingles
Exclusion
- coagulopathy
- local infection
- patient refusal
- Diabetes Melliteus
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 15 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05208918
Start Date
February 1 2022
End Date
September 15 2022
Last Update
October 18 2022
Active Locations (1)
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Zagazig university hospital
Zagazig, Ash-sharqia, Egypt, 44511