Nerve block comparison for shingles pain relief
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares two different nerve blocks (MTP and ESP) to see which works better for treating shingles pain in the chest or back. It could help you if you have moderate to severe shingles pain that started within the last 30 days.
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Who can take part
- You are between 21 and 60 years old.
- You have shingles rash on your chest or back that started less than 30 days ago.
- Your pain is moderate to severe (score 4 or higher on a 0–10 scale).
- You are in good overall health (fit for anesthesia).
- You do not have bleeding problems, active infection at the injection site, or allergies to the study drugs.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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