Zapping the brain to beat shingles pain: new hope for millions?

NCT ID NCT07352553

First seen Jan 21, 2026 · Last updated Jun 07, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique can reduce pain in people with postherpetic neuralgia, a chronic nerve pain that lingers after shingles. About 94 adults with moderate to severe pain will receive either real stimulation or a sham (fake) treatment. The goal is to see if this safe, drug-free approach can offer relief when standard medications fall short.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Tongji hospital

    Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, China

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