Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Effectiveness of Warm Acupuncture in Patients with Postherpetic Neuralgia
Lead Sponsor:
University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City
Conditions:
Postherpetic Neuralgia ( PHN )
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is the most common clinical complication of herpes zoster. PHN can persist for months to years, and in some cases, the pain may last for more than five years. Patients suf...
Detailed Description
Patients with Postherpetic neuralgia in the trunk area, belonging to the Blood Stasis syndrome. They will be treated with a combination of Warm Acupuncture and Gabapentin. The intervention period is ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Individuals with a history of herpes zoster in the trunk area.
- Individuals diagnosed with Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) by a dermatologist, based on PHN diagnostic criteria, with pain persisting for 3 months or more after the skin lesions have healed.
- Individuals with a pain intensity score of ≥ 3, assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS).
- Individuals diagnosed with Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis syndrome by a Traditional Medicine doctor.
- Individuals aged 18 years or older.
- Individuals who volunteer to participate in the study and sign a consent form.
Exclusion
- Active herpes zoster lesions, confirmed by the dermatologist treating the patient.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
- Patients with severe cognitive impairment who cannot understand the study protocol.
- Patients with a history of allergy to Gabapentin.
- Currently participating in another interventional study.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
August 29 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
36 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06893172
Start Date
April 1 2025
End Date
August 29 2025
Last Update
March 25 2025
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