Can we predict who gets pain relief from nerve zapping?

NCT ID NCT07367152

First seen Jan 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026 · Updated 18 times

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.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mersin University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Algology

    Mersin, Mersin, 33110, Turkey (Türkiye)

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.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Neuralgia, Postherpetic postherpetic neuralgia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.