Herpes zoster associated neuralgia
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Subjects had to be aged>50 and <75; 2. a confirmed diagnosisof PHN lasting within 3 months; 3. VAS score of 4 or higher; 4. willingness to comply with the allocated treatment and follow-up measurements.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. cognitive impairment Combined with other primary or secondary peripheral nervous diseases; 2. use of steroid, analgesics, or capsaicin within 10 days of study entry; 3. any clinically significant medical conditionor or laboratory abnormality.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Zoster Brief Pain Inventory;visual analog scale;Quality of life;Electrophysiological evaluation; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Subcutaneous nerve fibers;Patients` Global Impression of Change; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital