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Therapeutic Areas: Dermatology/Plastic Surgery | Immunology/Infectious Diseases | Neurology
Disease Category: Postherpetic Neuralgia
Trial Information
Do You Continue to Have Pain from Shingles (Postherpetic Neuralgia)?
In most cases, pain from shingles goes away after the rash
heals. Sometimes however, the pain persists - this is a condition
called postherpetic neuralgia. If you are an adult who had shingles
more than 3 months ago but still have pain, you may be eligible to
participate in a clinical research study of an investigational
medication. Study medication and study-related procedures will be
proveded at no cost.
Patient Inclusion Criteria:
- Men or women 18 years or older.
- Experienced pain for at least 3 months after the healing of a
herpes zoster rash.
- Live in the Hampton Roads, VA area.
Patient Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients who have previously not responded to treatment for
postherpetic neuralgia with gabapentin.
- Patients who have severe pain from other causes.
For more information,
Sharon Scott, CRC, RN, CRC
Sentara Medical Group
5555 Greenwich Rd
Suite 600
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Phone: 757-687-1177
EMail: clinicalresearch@sentara.com
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Research Center Information: Sentara Medical Group
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