Hyaluronan gel for shingles pain relief
Part of Brain & nervous system, Infections, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a special gel containing hyaluronan (a naturally occurring substance) can reduce pain from shingles or long-term shingles nerve pain. You'd apply it to your skin to see if it helps ease discomfort.
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Who can take part
- Age between 18 and 85 years old
- Diagnosed with shingles pain (either recent onset or long-lasting nerve pain after shingles)
- Pain level of at least 5 on a 0–10 scale
- No active bacterial skin infection where the gel would be applied
- Able to stop certain pain or antiviral medications for at least 6–24 hours before treatment
- Not pregnant, breastfeeding, or allergic to hyaluronan
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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