ReviewThe Korean journal of pain2018
Modalities in managing postherpetic neuralgia.
Review in The Korean journal of pain, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07352553 (Non-invasive Brain Stimulation for Postherpetic Neuralgia), which is not on this map. Cited by 54 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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The trial behind it
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Non-invasive Brain Stimulation for Postherpetic Neuralgia: A Prospective, Randomized, Sham-Controlled Study
Who cites it
54 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 71 citations in OpenAlex.
- Efficacy and safety of subcutaneous injection of botulinum toxin in the treatment of Chinese postherpetic neuralgia compared to analgesics: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials and meta-analysis.Frontiers in neurology · 2024Pooled it
- The efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in postherpetic neuralgia: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Frontiers in neurology · 2024Pooled it
- Ultrasound-Guided Inactivation of Trigger Points Combined with Muscle Fascia Stripping by Liquid Knife in Treatment of Postherpetic Neuralgia Complicated with Abdominal Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Prospective and Controlled Clinical Study.Pain research & management · 2020Trial
- Altered Structural Brain Connectivity in Postherpetic Neuralgia and its Association with Neuropathic Pain Severity: A Diffusion Tensor Imaging Study.Brain topography · 2026Article
- Clinical study of the preventive effect of pulsed radiofrequency and continuous epidural block on postherpetic neuralgia: a randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in pain research (Lausanne, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Unraveling immune-inflammation-aging network interactions: an interpretable machine learning model predicts the risk of postherpetic neuralgia.Frontiers in immunology · 2026Article
- Novel Insights into the Management of Painful Trigeminal Neuropathy: Targeting Peripheral and Central Pathomechanisms.Journal of pain research · 2026Review
- Efficacy of Tender Point Infiltrations (TPI) in Patients with Acute and Subacute Zoster-Associated Pain: Study Protocol for a Randomized, Prospective, Multicenter, Blinded Endpoint, Open-Label Controlled Trial.Journal of pain research · 2026Article
- A pilot imaging mass cytometry study of cutaneous nerve-immune cell interactions in post-herpetic neuralgia.Frontiers in immunology · 2026Article
- Clinical efficacy of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound plus hormone therapy in patients with postherpetic neuralgia: An observational study.Pakistan journal of medical sciences · 2025Article
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Neuropathic Pain Management: A Narrative Review.Pain and therapy · 2024Review
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for a Refractory Case of Postherpetic Neuralgia in the Upper Limb: A Case Report.Cureus · 2024Article
- A Prognostic Model Incorporating Relevant Peripheral Blood Inflammation Indicator to Predict Postherpetic Neuralgia in Patients with Acute Herpes Zoster.Journal of pain research · 2024Article
- Efficacy and Safety of Pulsed Radiofrequency of Dorsal Root Ganglion in Elderly Patient Population With Acute and Subacute Zoster-Related Pain.Pain research & management · 2024Article
- Comparison of the efficacy of pulsed radiofrequency in treating acute herpetic neuralgia and postherpetic neuralgia in the thoracic segment.Frontiers in neurology · 2024Article
- Interpeduncular cistern intrathecal targeted drug delivery for intractable postherpetic neuralgia: A case report.World journal of clinical cases · 2023Article
- One Patient, Three Providers: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Managing Common Neuropsychiatric Cases.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Review
- Pharmacological Management of Orofacial Pain.Drugs · 2023Review
- Therapeutic Strategies for Postherpetic Neuralgia: Mechanisms, Treatments, and Perspectives.Current pain and headache reports · 2023Review
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Abstract
Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is the most troublesome side effect of Herpes Zoster (HZ), which mainly affects the elderly and immunocompromised populations. Despite the current advancement of treatments, PHN persists in many individuals influencing their daily activities and reducing their quality of life. Anticonvulsants, antidepressants, topical therapies including lidocaine and capsaicin, and opioids, are the most widely used therapies for the treatment of PHN. These medications come with their adverse effects, so they should be used carefully with the elderly or with patients with significant comorbidities. Other measures like botulinum toxin, nerve blocks, spinal cord stimulation, and radiofrequency have also contributed significantly to the management of PHN. However, the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of these invasive methods need to be carefully monitored when administering them. Early diagnosis and early initiation of treatment can reduce the burden associated with PHN. The zoster vaccine has effectively reduced the incidence of HZ and PHN. In this article, we discuss the treatment options available for the management of PHN, mainly focusing on the efficacy and safety of different therapeutic modalities.
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