Can we predict who gets pain relief from nerve zapping?
NCT ID NCT07367152
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study reviewed medical records of 60 adults who had radiofrequency treatment for intercostal neuralgia, a type of nerve pain in the chest wall. The goal was to find out which patient or clinical factors are linked to better pain relief after the procedure. Researchers measured success by a 50% or greater reduction in pain scores at 6 months. No new treatments or visits were involved—only existing data was analyzed.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Intercostal nerve radiofrequency (conventional or pulsed)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors identify which patients are most likely to benefit from radiofrequency treatment for nerve pain in the chest wall.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, retrospective study that only looks at past records, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mersin University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Algology
Mersin, Mersin, 33110, Turkey (Türkiye)
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