Herpetic Neuralgia Clinical Trials

Do you suffer from Pain after Shingles (PHN)? The symptoms of PHN (post herpetic neuralgia) can be debilitating. The deep burning pain and extreme skin sensitivity can greatly impact the quality of your life. We are conducting a research study of a once daily, investigational form of pregabalin for the ...

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture treatment in the patients with the following neuropathic pain related syndrome. Postherpetic neuralgia Failed back surgery syndrome Diabetic neuropathy other peripheral neuropathy Patients with refractory neuropathic pain who do not respond to conservative treatment for more than 3 ...

This study compares the efficacy of the ultrasound with fluoroscope in guidance of lumbar sympathetic block (LSB). The goals of the study are; 1) To show that US-guided LSB results in shorter performance time compared to fluoroscope-guided LSB, 2) To evaluate the efficacy and safety of US-guided LSB, and 3) ...

This is a randomized, double-blind, multicenter, placebo-controlled trial to compare the efficacy and safety of pregabalin SR vs placebo in patients with PHN. The study is conducting at 27 study centers in China. Patients were randomized to receive pregabalin, starting at 165 mg/day and increasing to a maintenance dose of ...

This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, active controlled comparative study of the safety and efficacy of 2 dosing regimens of FV-100 versus valacyclovir administered for 7 days in subjects with uncomplicated AHZ(acute herpes zoster). Subjects diagnosed with uncomplicated AHZ within 72 hours of lesion appearance and worst pain of ...

Continous epidural injection will be done during 10 days. D group will be injected a 0.19% ropivacaine 8mL and dexametasone 1mg every other day during 10 days. Continous epidural injection will be done during 10 days N group will be injected a 0.19% ropivacaine 8mL only every other day during ...

A thoracic epidural assess (block or catheter insertion) is a widely used intervention to reduce pain in patients with postherpetic neuralgia or who underwent chest and upper abdominal surgery. In order to achieve the correct procedure, accurate access to the thoracic epidural space is needed. However, a thoracic epidural assess ...

A diverse array of chronic pain syndromes are refractory to almost all treatment but involve pathological activity in similar brain regions. This suggests therapeutic potential for deep brain stimulation (DBS) for refractory pain disorders, but despite early promise, long-term efficacy is lacking. Current DBS devices are limited in anatomical reach, ...

This is a randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind, crossover, phase IIa study to investigate the efficacy and safety of oral LAT8881 in neuropathic pain. After a one week baseline period, subjects entered into the study will be randomised to receive Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) (LAT8881 or placebo) twice daily for four weeks. ...