Trial Information

Summary: Pain Associated with Post-Herpetic Neuralgia (PHN) - Adults

People with pain associated to PHN are asked to participate in a research study being conducted by Heritage Medical Associates.

You may be eligible to participate in this study if you:

• Are 18-80 years of age
• Have been diagnosed with PHN as defined as pain present for more than 6 months after the healing of herpes zoster skin rash

You may not participate in this study if you:

• Have anxiety or depression
• Have Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH)
• Have symptoms of urinary retention
• Have had a previous neurolytic or neurosurgical therapy for PHN
• Have progressive central nervous system (CNS) disease (e.g. CNS lupus, tumors, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s) , lesion, or encephalopathy
• Have a history of cancer within the past two years
• Have a history of alcohol or drug abuse within the past year or regular alcohol consumption exceeding an average of 2 units of alcohol per day
• Are pregnant, breastfeeding, or intend to become pregnant during the study
• Have participated in another research study within the last 30 days

If you would like to learn more about participating in this study, please send an e-mail message using the form below.