Acupuncture plus pregabalin for shingles pain on the face
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether adding acupuncture (electroacupuncture) to the standard pain medicine pregabalin can better relieve facial shingles pain that started 1 to 3 months ago. It's for people with moderate pain who are willing to try both treatments together.
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Who can take part
- You have shingles-related pain on your face that started 1 to 3 months ago.
- Your pain is moderate (between 4 and 7 on a 0–10 pain scale).
- You are between 18 and 85 years old.
- You are able to understand and communicate about your pain.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or allergic to pregabalin or acupuncture.
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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