Could a muscle relaxant ease shingles pain?
NCT ID NCT07378046
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
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 care alone, and pain levels will be tracked over time.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Baclofen
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, safe option to ease shingles pain and lower the risk of long-term nerve pain.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial without a phase, so results are uncertain. Baclofen may not work better than standard care and can cause side effects like drowsiness or muscle weakness.
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Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Beijing, Beijing 100070
RECRUITINGBeijing, China
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