Electroacupuncture for nerve pain after shingles
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether electroacupuncture (a type of acupuncture using mild electric pulses) can reduce nerve pain after shingles. It also looks for biomarkers to see how the treatment works.
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Who can take part
- You must have ongoing nerve pain after a shingles rash (post-herpetic neuralgia).
- You must be between 20 and 80 years old.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you cannot take part.
- You must not have serious health issues like severe liver or kidney problems, cancer, or other major illnesses.
- You must not have a blood disorder or a bleeding/clotting problem.
- You must be able to understand and follow the study instructions.
Quick eligibility check
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