Combined PRF of the Pudendal Nerve With Ganglion Impar Block Effectively Alleviates Pudendal Neur… (NCT06461312) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Combined PRF of the Pudendal Nerve With Ganglion Impar Block Effectively Alleviates Pudendal Neuralgia
China40 participantsStarted 2023-05-01
Plain-language summary
Patients with pudendal neuralgia suffer from long-term pain, which severely affects their quality of life. Due to unclear etiology, there is a lack of specific treatment methods. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of combined pulsed radiofrequency with ganglion impar block therapy helps evaluate the effectiveness of this treatment method for pudendal neuralgia, comparing it with traditional treatments or single interventions, and providing guidance for clinical practice.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion criteria
. Age between 18 and 80 years old;
. Diagnosis of pudendal neuralgia meets the Nantes criteria. essential criteria include the following：1）Pain in the territory of the pudendal nerve；2） Pain is predominantly experienced while sitting；3) The pain does not wake the patient at night；4）Pain with no objective sensory impairment；5）Pain relieved by diagnostic pudendal nerve block；
. Received conservative treatment for more than 3 months, and either had poor response to conservative treatment or intolerable medication side effects.
. Capable of signing informed consent form.
Exclusion criteria
. Pain caused by pelvic malignant diseases or autoimmune diseases;
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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