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Disease Category: Postherpetic Neuralgia

Trial Information

Sharp, Deep, Penetrating Pain

It’s a complication of shingles-pain that remains long after the lesions have healed. Postherpetic Neuralgiaor PHN-can have debilitating long-term effects.

Currently, a clinical research study is under way to test the effectiveness of an investigational drug for pain associated with PHN.

Qualified study participants are:

• Between 18 and 85 years of age
• Have a clinical diagnosis of PHN
• Have experienced pain for greater than six months after your shingles rash healed
• Have experienced pain from PHN daily for the past three months

The study will last approximately 12 weeks.

Study participants will receive:

• Study-related medical care during the trial
• Study-related medication, tests and exams provided at no cost
• The opportunity to help others by contributing to medical research.

Michigan Head-Pain & Neurological Institute
Located in:
Ann Arbor, MI
Phone: 734-677-6000 Option 4

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