Scrambler Therapy in Treating Chronic Pain in Patients With Rash From Varicella Zoster Virus Infe… (NCT01347736) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Scrambler Therapy in Treating Chronic Pain in Patients With Rash From Varicella Zoster Virus Infection
United States10 participantsStarted 2011-03
Plain-language summary
This pilot clinical trial studies how well scrambler therapy works treating chronic pain in patients with rash from varicella zoster virus infection. Scrambler therapy may help relieve pain from a rash caused by varicella zoster virus infection
Who can participate
Age range18 Years
SexALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Pain of \>= 1 month (30 days) duration attributed to zoster, for which the patient wants intervention
* Pain at least a four out of ten problem during the prior week, on a 0-10 scale where zero was no problem and ten was the worst possible problem
* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status (PS) = 0, 1, or 2
* Life expectancy \>= 3 months (90 days)
* Ability to complete questionnaire(s) by themselves or with assistance
* Provide informed written consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Any of the following because this study involves an investigational agent whose genotoxic, mutagenic and teratogenic effects on the developing fetus and newborn are unknown
* Pregnant women
* Patients with implantable drug delivery systems, e.g. Medtronic Synchromed
* Patients with heart stents or metal implants such as pacemakers, automatic defibrillators, aneurysm clips, vena cava clips and skull plates; (metal implants for orthopedic repair, e.g. pins, clips, plates, cages, joint replacements are allowed as are central venous access devices)
* Patients with a history of myocardial infarction or ischemic heart disease within the past six months
* Patients with history of epilepsy, brain damage, use of anti-convulsants for seizure prevention, symptomatic brain metastases; Note: anti-convulsant use is allowed for neuropathy and heart failure (HF) if on a stable dose
* Other identified causes of pain in the area that was affected by herpes zoster
* Skin condition…