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Shingles pain relief showdown: nerve block vs radiofrequency

NCT ID NCT07400640

Symptom relief Sponsor: Diskapi Teaching and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares two treatments for long-lasting nerve pain after shingles (postherpetic neuralgia). Researchers will give 50 adults either a nerve block or a radiofrequency treatment and measure pain levels. The goal is to find which option works better for easing this stubborn pain.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 50 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jun 2025

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Patients aged 18 to 80 years diagnosed with postherpetic neuralgia involving cervical, thoracic, or lumbar dermatomes who underwent either ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block or transcutaneous radiofrequency treatment as part of routine clinical care. Patients were included if they had persistent pain despite conservative treatment and a baseline Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score greater than 5. All treatments were completed prior to study enrollment, and no changes were made to clinical management for research purposes.

Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

herpes zoster neuralgia Neuralgia, Postherpetic postherpetic neuralgia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Herpes zoster Neuropathic pain Postherpetic neuralgia

How to take part

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  2. The official record

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ayse Betul Acar

    RECRUITING

    Ankara, 06500, Turkey (Türkiye)

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