Radiofrequency treatment for shingles-related nerve pain
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a safe, non-surgical treatment called transcutaneous pulsed radiofrequency to see if it can help reduce nerve pain that continues after shingles. It targets the painful area through pads on the skin.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have postherpetic neuralgia (ongoing pain after shingles)
- You have not used certain pain treatments (like capsaicin or lidocaine patches) in the last 3 months
- You do not have a cardiac pacemaker, allergy to electrode pads, active skin infection in the treatment area, or metallic implant where the treatment goes
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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