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Neuropathic Pain and Traditional Medicine Syndromes in Herpes Zoster: a Cross-Sectional Study

Vietnam80 participantsStarted 2025-02-28

Plain-language summary

This study investigates the relationship between neuropathic pain characteristics and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) syndromes in patients with Herpes Zoster (HZ). The study aims to integrate objective pain assessment tools, such as the Leeds Assessment of Neuropathic Symptoms and Signs (LANSS) scale, with TCM diagnostic classifications to enhance individualized treatment strategies. Conducted at Le Van Thinh Hospital, Vietnam, this cross-sectional study includes 80 HZ patients, assessing their pain levels and corresponding TCM syndromes. The findings will contribute to a more comprehensive approach to pain management in Herpes Zoster.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged ≥18 years * Clinically diagnosed with Herpes Zoster (HZ) based on European Consensus Guidelines * Experiencing neuropathic pain associated with HZ * Willing to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * History of chronic pain conditions unrelated to HZ * Receiving immunosuppressive therapy or diagnosed with immunodeficiency disorders * Patients who had already received antiviral or analgesic treatment before evaluation * Patients unable or unwilling to provide informed consent

What they're measuring

Neuropathic Pain Severity in Herpes Zoster Patients

Timeframe: Baseline (Day 1)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06870877

SponsorDo Thanh Sang

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-05-12

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