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Exploring Independent Risk Factors for Postherpetic Itch in Patients with Herpes Zoster-Associated Pain: A Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study

Exploring Independent Risk Factors for Postherpetic Itch in Patients with Herpes Zoster-Associated Pain: A Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600121069
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-03-25
Start date
2026-04-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-30

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Herpes zoster-associated pain

Interventions

Observation group:N/A

Sponsors

Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Patients meeting the diagnostic criteria for herpes zoster-associated pain; 2.Age >=18 years; 3.Agreed to participate in this clinical study and signed the informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.The presence of other dermatological conditions that may cause pruritus, such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, or allergic diseases; 2.The presence of other medical conditions that may confound the perception of pruritus or pain, such as angina pectoris or acute trigeminal neuralgia; 3.Patients with severe mental illness, neurological disorders, or other diseases affecting somatic sensation; 4.Pregnant or lactating patients; 5.Patients unable to properly cooperate in completing questionnaires and follow-up visits.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pruritus score;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Dermatology Life Quality Index;PHI-related information;Mechanical sensation threshold;Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale;Pittsburgh sleep quality index;General information;Pain Score;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactFengxian Li

Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University

lifengxian81@smu.edu.cn+86 18620470303

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 4, 2026