Spinal cord stimulation for shingles nerve pain
Part of Infections, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests a treatment called high-frequency short-time spinal cord stimulation for pain caused by shingles (herpes zoster). It's for people whose pain hasn't improved with other treatments or who can't take pain medicines due to side effects or other health issues.
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Who can take part
- You have tried other treatments for your pain (like medications) and they didn't help enough
- You can't take pain medicines because of side effects or other health problems
- You have other health conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes
- Your pain is moderate to severe (a score of 4 or higher on a 0-10 pain scale)
Quick eligibility check
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