Erector Spinae Plane Block Versus Transcutaneous Radiofrequency in Postherpetic Neuralgia

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Conditions studied: Postherpetic Neuralgia, Neuropathic Pain, Herpes Zoster

In brief

This observational study aims to compare the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane (ESP) block and transcutaneous radiofrequency (RF) treatment in patients with postherpetic neuralgia. Pain intensity and neuropathic pain characteristics will be evaluated using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and the Self-Leeds Assessment of Neuropathic Symptoms and Signs (S-LANSS) score.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07400640

Run by

Diskapi Teaching and Research Hospital

People needed

50

Starts

2025-06-01

Expected to finish

2026-10-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-02-25

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Diagnosis of postherpetic neuralgia involving cervical, thoracic, or lumbar regions
• Age between 18 and 80 years
• Persistent pain despite conservative treatment
• Baseline VAS score > 5

You may not qualify if…

• Ophthalmic or extremity postherpetic neuralgia
• Allergy to local anesthetics
• Pregnancy
• Coagulopathy or use of antiplatelet therapy
• Cognitive impairment preventing informed consent

Where it is running

• Ayse Betul Acar — Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) (enrolling)

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