Study of nerve pain and traditional medicine patterns in shingles
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study looks at nerve pain caused by shingles and how it relates to traditional medicine patterns. It helps doctors understand how to tailor treatments based on your symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You must have been diagnosed with shingles (herpes zoster).
- You must be having nerve pain (like burning or shooting pain) from the shingles.
- You must not have had long-lasting pain from other causes before the shingles.
- You must not have already taken antiviral or pain medication for this shingles episode.
- You must be willing to give your consent to join the study.
Quick eligibility check
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