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Recruiting NCT07256145
Comparison Between the Efficacy of Ultrasound-guided Erector Spinae Plane Block and Conventional Treatment for Pain Management in Patients With Post-herpetic Neuralgia
Trial Parameters
Condition Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
Sponsor Alexandria University
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Phase N/A
Enrollment 60
Sex ALL
Min Age 20 Years
Max Age 70 Years
Start Date 2025-08-01
Completion 2026-02-01
Interventions
erector spinae plane block
Brief Summary
The present study aims to evaluate the efficacy of ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block with steroids to relieve pain in cases of post-herpetic neuralgia, patient satisfaction, and record any complications post-injection.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with post-herpetic neuralgia not responding to medical treatment. Exclusion Criteria: \- 1- Patient refusal 2- Age less than 20 years or older than 70 years. 3- Systemic Infection. 4-Patients with dementia or other diseases that could have impaired their memory or cognitive function. 5- Immunocompromised patients, severe osteoporosis, and uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.