Could a zappy headband ease shingles nerve pain?
NCT ID NCT07352553
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation device can reduce the persistent nerve pain that sometimes follows a shingles infection. Researchers will compare real stimulation to a sham (fake) procedure in 94 adults who have had pain for at least 3 months. Participants receive 30-minute sessions daily for 10 days, and the team will track changes in pain, sleep, and quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- non-invasive transcranial electrical stimulation
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a drug-free option to reduce stubborn nerve pain after shingles.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with no phase assigned. The sham control means some may not benefit, and results may not apply to everyone with postherpetic neuralgia.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Tongji hospital
Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, China
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