Shingles pain breakthrough? drug may stop nerve damage before it starts

NCT ID NCT07361796

First seen Jan 27, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study tests whether the oral medication venlafaxine can prevent postherpetic neuralgia, a chronic pain condition that often follows shingles. Researchers will enroll 832 adults with active shingles and moderate to severe pain. The goal is to see if early treatment with venlafaxine reduces the chance of pain lasting 90 days or more.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Beijing, Beijing 100070

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    Beijing, China

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