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2 - 18 Month After Outbreak Post Herpetic Neuralgia Study

 

SHINGLES

Also known as…Post-Herpetic Neuralgia

Post-herpetic Neuralgia is commonly called “Shingles” and is sometimes referred to as “PHN.” It is a painful condition that some people are left with after a viral illness similar to Chicken Pox. PHN can become a chronic, painful condition that is difficult to treat. PHN can affect the way you choose to live ­ altering your quality of life.

Diagnostic Clinic of Houston is conducting a clinical trial with an investigational medication to treat symptoms of PHN.

Eligible participants will receive…

 

  • Study medication
  • Study exams

 

… all at no cost.

 

If you would like to find out if you are eligible for a current PHN trial or would like to be placed on a mailing list for future PHN trials, please email us. You must use the email address you desired to be used on the mailing list. For those interested in current studies, include date of shingles outbreak and current medications.

 

 

 

Neuropathic Pain Articles

Overview

Diabetes and Neuropathy

Narcotics for Neuropathic Pain

Post-Herpetic Neuralgia

Trigeminal Nerve (Facial) Pain

Weight and Neurological Medications

Diabetic Neuropathic Pain Research Study

Additional Research Opportunities

Medication Approved for Neuropathic Pain

Cymbalta
Lyrica
Neurontin
Tegretol and Carbatrol

Other Medications Used for Neuropathic Pain (not FDA approved for this use)
Keppra
Lamictal
Topiramate
Trileptal
Zonegran

Article of Interest

Shingles Vaccine

Web Sites of Interest

Neuropathy Association

Book Recommendations

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