Preventing nerve pain after shingles with venlafaxine
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Infections, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if the antidepressant venlafaxine can prevent long-term nerve pain (postherpetic neuralgia) in people who currently have shingles. If you have moderate to severe shingles pain, this study may help find a way to stop the pain from becoming chronic.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have had a shingles rash for less than 30 days.
- Your shingles pain is at least a 4 out of 10 on a pain scale.
- Your liver and kidney function are within safe limits for the study.
- You can understand and agree to the study procedures.
- Your shingles is not on your head, neck, eyes, or involving nerves or organs.
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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