New shot for shingles pain shows promise in early trial

NCT ID NCT01106716

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 31, 2026 · Updated 31 times

Summary

This study tested a single injection of KAI-1678 to see if it could reduce pain from postherpetic neuralgia, a nerve pain that lingers after shingles. Twenty-three adults with long-term pain took part. The drug was compared to a placebo and an active painkiller to measure its effect on pain intensity.

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Locations

  • Study site

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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