Ultrasound Guided Serratus Anterior Versus Erector Spinae Block in Pain Alleviation in Acute Herp… (NCT06476080) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Ultrasound Guided Serratus Anterior Versus Erector Spinae Block in Pain Alleviation in Acute Herpes Zoster
120 participantsStarted 2024-07-05
Plain-language summary
Acute herpes zoster pain is very severe . Conventional analgesics may be of no value. Regional blocks may play a role
Who can participate
Age range
30 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult population between 30 and 75 years old.
* Unilateral painful thoracic herpetic eruption of less than one week duration.
* VAS more than or equal 4, persistent pain in spite of proper antiviral and analgesic therapy, (800 mg oral acyclovir, 5 times per day, for one week), pregabalin 300 mg per day, acetaminophen 1000 mg per day, topical calamine lotion).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Diabetic patients.
* Painful herpetic eruptive vesicles more than one week.
* Abdominal herpetic eruptions.
* Non-compliant on anti-viral (bulbar palsy for example).
* Co-malignancy or radiotherapy.
* Steroid therapy \> 5 mg prednisolone or its equivalent.
* Infections or hematoma at site of injection.
* Coagulopathy (chronic kidney or liver disease, clopidogrel use).
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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pain score
Timeframe: immediate after injection, 1 week, 1, 3 months