HERPES ZOSTER
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Vaccine tested to stop shingles from coming back
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether a two-dose shingles vaccine could safely prevent a second painful shingles outbreak in adults aged 50 and older who had already experienced shingles. Over 1,400 participants received either the vaccine or a placebo shot to compare recurrence rates and si…
Matched conditions: HERPES ZOSTER
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 00:42 UTC
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Shingles vaccine protection tracked for over a decade in major study
Prevention CompletedThis study followed over 7,500 older adults for up to 12 years to see how long the Shingrix shingles vaccine remained effective and safe. It was a long-term check-up on two earlier major trials, and also tested whether giving one or two extra booster doses could further strengthe…
Matched conditions: HERPES ZOSTER
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC
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Could shingles pain signal future dementia risk?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether people who develop long-lasting nerve pain after a shingles outbreak are more likely to be diagnosed with dementia later on. Researchers analyzed the health records of nearly 69,000 adults who had shingles, comparing those who got this chronic pain to…
Matched conditions: HERPES ZOSTER
Sponsor: China Medical University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC