Esketamine Combined Pulsed Radiofrequency for Acute/Subacute Zoster-associated Trigeminal Neuralgia
China174 participantsStarted 2025-04-01
Plain-language summary
To assess the 1-month effects and safety of esketamine combined PRF and standardized treatment to relieve pain in patients with acute/subacute zoster-related trigeminal neuralgia(ZRTN).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Age \>18 years;
. History of HZ within the last three months;
. Lesions located in the trigeminal nerve or its branches innervated regions；
. Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) pain score≥4 (NRS, 0 = no pain, 10= worst possible pain) with pharmacotherapy;
. Planned to perform CT-guided PRF treatment of the Gasserian ganglion .
Exclusion criteria
. Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome;
. Those who receive other invasive treatments, such as spinal cord stimulation;
. A history of systemic immune diseases, organ transplantation, or cancers;
. A history of severe cardiopulmonary, hepatic or renal dysfunction;
. A history of schizophrenia, epilepsy, or myasthenia gravis, delirium;
. Comorbid hyperthyroidism or phaeochromocytoma;
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?
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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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.