Herpes zoster

This study tests the Shingrix vaccine in people with HIV and healthy volunteers to see how well it boosts immunity against shingles. Participants receive two shots two months apart and are followed for a year. The goal is to understand if the vaccine works safely in those with di…

This study looks at how well the shingles vaccine (Shingrix) works in adults with kidney failure who are waiting for a kidney transplant. Researchers want to see if giving an extra dose after the transplant boosts the immune response. About 132 participants will be followed for u…

This study tests the shingles vaccine (SHINGRIX) in 160 people: transplant recipients on different immunosuppressant drugs and their healthy housemates. Researchers will measure immune responses at five time points over a year to see if the vaccine works well in these groups. The…

This study is testing a new shingles vaccine (PED-HZ/su) in children aged 1 to 17 who have had a kidney transplant and have weakened immune systems. The vaccine is given as two shots in the arm. Researchers are checking how safe it is, what side effects occur, and how well it boo…

This study is testing a new mRNA vaccine to prevent shingles (herpes zoster) in adults aged 40 and older. The vaccine uses mRNA technology, similar to some COVID-19 vaccines, and is freeze-dried for easier storage. Researchers will compare different doses against existing vaccine…

This study looks at how well the shingles vaccine Shingrix works in people who have had a stem cell transplant. About 55 adults who received the vaccine at least a year after their transplant will have their immune responses measured. Researchers want to see if the timing of the …

This study tests a new recombinant shingles vaccine in healthy adults aged 40 and above. Researchers will give two doses and monitor for side effects and immune response. The trial involves 645 participants and compares the new vaccine to an existing one (Shingrix) and placebo.

This study tests whether using early drug monitoring and a dose-adjustment calculator can help infants under 90 days old with sepsis reach target vancomycin levels more quickly. Currently, doctors must wait 24-48 hours to check drug levels, which can delay effective treatment. Th…

This study tests whether giving patients donor-derived immune cells (VSTs) on a regular schedule can prevent dangerous viral infections after a stem cell transplant. 180 participants will be randomly assigned to receive VSTs either on a fixed schedule or only when a virus is dete…

This study compares two ways of giving the antibiotic cefepime to very sick patients with sepsis in the ICU. The new method adjusts the dose based on the patient's kidney function, using only standard doses. The main goal is to see if this approach is easy for doctors to use and …

This clinical trial compares two drugs for shingles (herpes zoster): brivudine and famciclovir. The study will enroll 140 adults with acute shingles to see which drug better reduces pain and speeds up healing. Researchers will track pain levels for up to 90 days and monitor for l…

This study tests whether specially grown donor immune cells (viral-specific T-cells) can safely treat viral infections that often occur after a stem cell transplant. These infections can be serious and sometimes don't respond to standard antiviral drugs. The approach aims to boos…

This study tests whether giving zinc supplements along with standard antibiotics can reduce deaths and improve recovery in young infants (0-59 days old) hospitalized with severe infections like sepsis or pneumonia. About 3,250 babies in Tanzania will receive either zinc or a plac…

This study is testing a software tool called Belle.ai that uses artificial intelligence to help doctors diagnose common skin diseases. About 400 patients at dermatology clinics will have three photos taken of their skin condition. The AI will analyze the photos and suggest possib…

This study looks at how well a live shingles vaccine prevents shingles over 6 years in adults aged 40 and older. It follows about 24,740 people who were in an earlier vaccine trial, comparing those who got the vaccine first to those who got it later. Researchers will track new sh…

This study is testing whether the Shingrix vaccine, already used to prevent shingles, can also lower the risk of dementia in adults aged 76 and older. Over 33,000 participants in Finland will receive either the vaccine or a placebo. Researchers will track new dementia diagnoses o…

This large study in Denmark is testing whether the shingles vaccine (Shingrix) can do more than prevent shingles—it may also lower the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and dementia. About 162,000 adults aged 65 and older will either get the vaccine or no vaccine, and researchers w…

This study tests whether the oral medication venlafaxine, typically used for depression, can prevent postherpetic neuralgia—a persistent nerve pain that often follows a shingles rash. Researchers will enroll 832 adults who have had a shingles rash for less than 30 days and are ex…

This study is testing whether the shingles vaccine (RZV) works and is safe for adults with autoimmune rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus who are taking immune-suppressing drugs. Two hundred participants will receive two doses of the vaccine. Researchers will me…

This study looks at whether electroacupuncture (a type of acupuncture with mild electric pulses) can help relieve pain from shingles and reduce the chance of long-term nerve pain. About 228 adults with shingles will be split into three groups: one gets electroacupuncture plus sta…

This study tests whether adding a newer pain medication called mirogabalin to standard treatment provides better pain relief for people with shingles. About 750 adults with moderate to severe shingles pain will receive either standard care alone or standard care plus mirogabalin.…

This study tests a non-invasive device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear to see if it can reduce pain and improve daily life for people with post-herpetic neuralgia (long-term nerve pain after shingles). About 34 adults aged 35-65 with persistent pain will receive the sti…

This study compares two treatments for long-lasting nerve pain after shingles (postherpetic neuralgia). Researchers will give 50 adults either a nerve block or a radiofrequency treatment and measure pain levels. The goal is to find which option works better for easing this stubbo…

This study tests a group counseling program called Healing HEARTS to help people with conditions like obesity, skin disease, cancer, HIV, diabetes, or chronic pain deal with internalized stigma. Participants will either join the counseling program or a peer support group. The goa…

This study tests whether a loxoprofen patch can safely reduce pain from shingles (herpes zoster). Researchers will compare standard treatment alone to standard treatment plus the patch in 750 adults with moderate to severe pain. The goal is to see if the patch provides better pai…

This study tests whether adding the muscle relaxant baclofen to standard shingles treatment can better reduce moderate to severe pain. Researchers will enroll 750 adults with shingles rash for less than 90 days. Participants will receive either baclofen plus usual care or usual c…

This study tests whether adding the antidepressant tulodesvenlafaxine to standard shingles treatment can better relieve pain. It includes 750 adults with moderate to severe shingles pain. The goal is to see if this drug reduces pain scores more than usual care alone.

This study tests whether a flurbiprofen patch can safely reduce pain in people with shingles (herpes zoster). About 750 adults with moderate to severe pain will either receive the patch plus standard treatments (antivirals, opioids) or standard treatments alone. The goal is to se…

This study tests whether the antidepressant desvenlafaxine can reduce pain from shingles (herpes zoster) better than standard treatments alone. Researchers will enroll 750 adults with moderate to severe pain and compare those taking desvenlafaxine plus usual care to those receivi…

This study tests whether a new oral medication called crisugabalin can provide better pain relief for people with shingles (herpes zoster) compared to standard treatments. The trial will enroll 750 adults with moderate to severe shingles pain. Participants will receive either cri…

This study looks at how the immune system changes with age and how that affects the risk of infections in people 60 and older. Researchers will collect blood, urine, stool, and other samples from elderly patients with infections and healthy older adults. By analyzing immune cells…

This study aims to improve how doctors evaluate and manage people who have been exposed to bioterrorism agents (like anthrax) or emerging infectious diseases (like SARS or new flu strains). Up to 200 participants, including patients and healthcare workers, will be monitored and t…

This study looks at how well the shingles vaccine (Shingrix) works in people with lupus compared to healthy people of the same age and sex. Researchers will measure immune cell responses after two doses and follow participants for up to 5 years. The goal is to understand if the v…

This study collects biological samples—like blood, skin biopsies, and swabs—from people with or at risk for skin diseases, as well as healthy volunteers. Researchers will use these samples to study the causes of skin conditions and explore potential treatments. Up to 700 particip…

This study tests a new, lightweight ultrasound device called NeoDoppler that can be gently placed on a newborn's soft spot (fontanelle) to continuously measure blood flow in the brain. Researchers will enroll 180 preterm and full-term infants, including those with conditions like…

This study looks at how the Shingrix vaccine (for shingles) works in people with psoriasis or myelofibrosis who are taking drugs that weaken their immune system. Researchers will compare their immune response to that of similar patients not on these drugs. The goal is to understa…

This study is looking at whether early signs of inflammation in the blood can help identify which patients with infections are at risk for serious complications like sepsis. Researchers will follow 4,200 adults with confirmed or suspected infections, as well as healthy controls, …

This study looks at how the antibiotic ceftazidime avibactam behaves in 30 children with severe infections who are in intensive care, some on life support. Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood to understand the right dose. The goal is to improve treatment for life-th…

This study looks at how the antifungal medicine caspofungin behaves in children with severe infections, especially those with liver problems or on life support like ECMO. Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood to understand dosing needs. About 60 children in intensive …

This study will collect data from 2,000 children admitted to pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) with severe infections across major Chinese cities. Over 10 years, researchers will track which germs cause these infections, how they are treated, and patient outcomes. The goal i…

This study looks at two common antibiotic combinations given to hospitalized adults with infections: vancomycin plus piperacillin-tazobactam, or vancomycin plus cefepime. The goal is to see if one is less likely to cause kidney injury than the other, using more sensitive markers …

This study looks at how electroacupuncture might affect immune cells in people with shingles (herpes zoster). Researchers will compare standard medication alone versus medication plus electroacupuncture in 8 women aged 50-70. The goal is to see if electroacupuncture changes immun…

This study looks at how skin conditions related to cancer or cancer treatments affect the well-being of cancer patients and survivors. About 1,025 participants will fill out questionnaires about their skin condition. The goal is to better understand these effects and improve trea…

This observational study looks at whether people with shingles (herpes zoster) have a higher risk of vascular dementia—memory loss from reduced blood flow to the brain. Researchers will analyze tiny particles called exosomes in blood samples from 375 participants over 12 months. …

This pilot study is testing whether a smart wristband can accurately measure drug levels in sweat compared to standard blood tests. Researchers will collect sweat, saliva, and blood samples from 100 patients with chronic or infectious diseases who are taking medications like cycl…

This study is looking for new ways to diagnose sepsis, a life-threatening reaction to infection, earlier in the emergency room. Researchers will study the immune responses of 3,300 adults with suspected infections to find patterns that signal sepsis. The goal is to improve diagno…