New gel promises shingles pain relief in minutes
NCT ID NCT07569978
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a special gel applied to the skin to see if it can quickly reduce pain from shingles. Thirty adults with shingles-related pain will receive a single application of the gel. Researchers will measure pain levels before and after application, focusing on relief within 2 minutes and 24 hours. The goal is to find a safe, non-drug option for managing this type of nerve pain.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 30 people
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- Expected to start
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May 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Jul 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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A company
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 85 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-85 years, male or female * Clinically diagnosed with herpes zoster-associated pain (acute ZAP or PHN) * Baseline pain NRS score ≥5 * Ability to understand and complete NRS assessments * Signed written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Acute bacterial skin infection at the application site * Use of topical analgesics or antiviral therapy within 24 hours * Systemic analgesic use within 6 hours * Known hypersensitivity to hyaluronan or gel components * Pregnant or lactating women * Severe systemic disease or malignant tumor
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