No-Touch spray could ease shingles nerve pain
NCT ID NCT07599800
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a lidocaine spray (APC101) for people with postherpetic neuralgia, a painful nerve condition after shingles. The spray delivers pain relief without touching the sensitive skin. About 333 adults will use the spray or a placebo to see if it reduces pain over 24 hours.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Lidocaine spray 5% solution
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a convenient, gentle way to manage nerve pain after shingles without touching the painful skin.
What could go wrong
This is an early-to-mid stage trial, so the spray may not prove more effective than a placebo. Also, lidocaine can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in some people.
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Locations
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Suncoast Clinical Research
Florida City, Florida, 34652, United States
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University of Sunshine Cost
Brisbane, Queensland, 4117, Australia