Desvenlafaxine for shingles pain relief
Treatments studied
Part of Infections, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if desvenlafaxine (an antidepressant also used for nerve pain) can safely reduce pain from shingles. It may be an option if your shingles pain is moderate to severe and started within the last 3 months.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- Your shingles rash started less than 3 months ago.
- You have moderate to severe pain from shingles (score of 4 or higher on a 0-10 scale).
- Your liver and kidney function are within safe limits (based on blood tests).
- You have not used desvenlafaxine before.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you do not have other major pain conditions or certain serious illnesses (like cancer or immune disorders).
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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