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.
The current study will be conducted as a single-blinded prospective randomized controlled study to evaluate the efficacy of ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block with steroids to relieve pain in cases of post-herpetic neuralgia. All patients will be evaluated by: * Full history taking: including age, sex, presence of co-morbid conditions as well as the presenting complaint. * Clinical examination and routine lab investigations that include: * Complete blood count (CBC). * Fasting blood glucose (FBG). * Coagulation profile (bleeding time, prothrombin time, prothrombin activity, international normalized ratio). Measurements: Patients will be followed up at 24 hours, 1 week, and 6 weeks after injection. The following measurements will be recorded: 1. Pain will be assessed pre- and post-injection using VAS score at 24 hours, 1 week, and 6 weeks post-injection. 2. Need for analgesic intake post-injection will be assessed at the follow-up periods. 3. Patient satisfaction using the SAPS score. 4. Complications post-injection as pain, irritation or infection will be assessed.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
60
erector spinae plane block with steroids
Alexandria University
Alexandria, Aleexandria, Egypt
RECRUITINGEvaluate the efficacy of ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block with steroids to relieve pain in cases of post-herpetic neuralgia
by VAS score
Time frame: 6 weeks
Patient satisfaction
SAPS score
Time frame: 6 weeks
Complications
As pain, irritation or infection
Time frame: 6 weeks
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