Dexamethasone for shingles pain on the face
Part of Infections, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests an intravenous medicine called dexamethasone palmitate for people with shingles pain on the face (trigeminal nerve area). It aims to see if it can safely reduce severe pain during the acute and subacute phases.
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Who can take part
- You have had a shingles rash for less than 90 days.
- The rash affects your face (the trigeminal nerve area).
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- Your pain is severe (7 or higher on a 0–10 pain scale).
- You have more than 4 tender points on your body.
- You are willing to provide written consent 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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