Acupuncture with electricity may ease shingles pain and prevent lingering nerve damage
NCT ID NCT07515885
First seen Apr 13, 2026 · Last updated May 05, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether electroacupuncture (acupuncture with a mild electric current) can reduce pain from shingles and lower the chance of long-term nerve pain. Researchers will compare it to medication alone or a fake acupuncture in 228 adults. All participants will still take antiviral drugs, and the study will track pain, healing time, and mood over 3 months.
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the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
RECRUITINGHangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China
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