Antidepressant could ease shingles pain
NCT ID NCT07370389
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adding the antidepressant tulodesvenlafaxine to standard shingles treatment can better relieve pain. It includes 750 adults with moderate to severe shingles pain. The goal is to see if this drug reduces pain scores more than usual care alone.
What this could mean
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Active substance
tulodesvenlafaxine
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, more effective way to manage shingles pain and lower the risk of long-term nerve pain.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial without a phase designation, so results are uncertain. The drug may not provide significant pain relief beyond standard treatments and could cause side effects like nausea or dizziness.
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Locations
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Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Beijing, Beijing 100070
RECRUITINGBeijing, China
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