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Midpoint Transverse Process to Pleura (MTP) Block vs Erector Spinae Plane (ESP) Block for Acute Herpes Zoster (HZ) Pain
Sponsor: Tanta University
Summary
The aim of this study is to compare the analgesic efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided midpoint transverse process block versus ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block in patients suffering from thoracic herpes zoster pain.
Official title: Comparison Between Midpoint Transverse Process to Pleura (MTP) Block vs Erector Spinae Plane (ESP) Block for Acute Herpes Zoster (HZ) Pain
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
21 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2026-07-01
Completion Date
2027-06-01
Last Updated
2026-07-29
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Midpoint transverse process to pleura block
Patients will receive ultrasound-guided midpoint transverse process to pleura block using 10 mL 0.25% bupivacaine + 40 mg methylprednisolone.
Erector spinae plane block
Patients will receive ultrasound -guided erector spinae plane block using 10 mL 0.25% bupivacaine + 40 mg methylprednisolone.
Locations (1)
Tanta University
Tanta, El-Gharbia, Egypt