Nerve block and pulse treatment for long-lasting shingles pain
Treatments studied
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study tests a combination of a targeted nerve block and a mild electrical pulse treatment to see if it can reduce stubborn shingles pain more effectively. It may be an option if you have long-lasting nerve pain that hasn't responded to usual treatments.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have shingles with a painful, blistery rash.
- You have had nerve pain from shingles for more than one month that hasn't gotten better with standard medicines.
- Your pain level is moderate to severe (a 4 or higher on a 0–10 scale).
- The rash and pain are located on your chest or back (around the ribs).
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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