Clinical evaluation of acupuncture combined with seven-star needle percussion in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Postherpetic neuralgia(PHN)

• Registration Number: ITMCTR2100005240
• Lead Sponsor: Hebei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 20 February 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

1. Meet the diagnostic criteria for PHN;
2. VAS score >= 4 points;
3. Pain in the neck, chest and back, waist and abdomen and limbs;
4. Voluntarily participate and sign the informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Those with pain on the head, face, perineum or skin;
2. Combined with critical illness, coagulation disorder, and other diseases that cause pain;
3. HAMA score >= 21 points or HAMD score >= 17 points;
4. Pregnant or lactating patients.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional study
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Visual Analogue Scale;Dermatology Life Quality Index;

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index;Hamilton Depression Scale;Hamilton Anxiety Scale;