Ear nerve stimulation for post-shingles pain
Part of Brain & nervous system, Infections, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a gentle, non-invasive device that stimulates a nerve in your ear to see if it can reduce lingering pain after shingles. It may be a good option if you have had persistent nerve pain for at least 3 months.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 35 and 65 years old.
- You have had shingles pain for at least 3 months after the rash healed (post-herpetic neuralgia).
- You are not pregnant, do not have a pacemaker or other active implant, and have no history of neurological or psychiatric conditions.
- You do not have a history of substance abuse, brain surgery, addiction, or other chronic pain conditions.
- You are willing to sign a consent form to participate.
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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