Zapping away shingles pain: new trial tests pulsed radiofrequency
NCT ID NCT07390279
First seen Feb 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study tests whether a noninvasive procedure called transcutaneous pulsed radiofrequency can reduce chronic pain from postherpetic neuralgia, a complication of shingles. The procedure delivers electrical pulses through electrodes placed on the skin over the painful area. Researchers will enroll 35 adults with this condition to measure changes in pain intensity and nerve pain symptoms.
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Istanbul Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcioğlu City Hospital
RECRUITINGIstanbul, Istanbul, 34000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Transcutaneous pulsed radiofrequency (a noninvasive procedure using electrical pulses over the painful area)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, noninvasive option to reduce chronic pain from shingles without drugs or injections.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 35 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedure may not provide lasting pain relief.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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