Comparing two medications for shingles nerve pain
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Infections, Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares two medications (pregabalin and lacosamide) to find out which works better for relieving nerve pain that continues after shingles. If you have this persistent pain and are not already on painkillers, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You must have ongoing nerve pain that started after a shingles outbreak (called postherpetic neuralgia).
- You must be between 18 and 50 years old.
- You must not be taking any other prescription pain medication for this nerve pain right now.
- You must not have any other serious medical conditions.
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