Efficacy and Safety of High-Concentration 35 kDa Hyaluronan Gel for Herpes Zoster-Associated Pain (NCT07569978) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Efficacy and Safety of High-Concentration 35 kDa Hyaluronan Gel for Herpes Zoster-Associated Pain
30 participantsStarted 2026-05-01
Plain-language summary
This is a prospective, single-arm, open-label, pilot clinical study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of topical 10% high-concentration 35 kDa hyaluronan (HA35) gel in subjects with herpes zoster-associated pain (ZAP). Eligible participants will receive a single topical application of the study gel. The primary objective is to assess rapid pain reduction within 2 minutes and 24hours after application. Secondary objectives include evaluation of analgesic duration, local tolerability, erythema improvement, and overall safety throughout the observation period. This is a minimal-risk, non-pharmacological supportive care intervention.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 85 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18-85 years, male or female
* Clinically diagnosed with herpes zoster-associated pain (acute ZAP or PHN)
* Baseline pain NRS score ≥5
* Ability to understand and complete NRS assessments
* Signed written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Acute bacterial skin infection at the application site
* Use of topical analgesics or antiviral therapy within 24 hours
* Systemic analgesic use within 6 hours
* Known hypersensitivity to hyaluronan or gel components
* Pregnant or lactating women
* Severe systemic disease or malignant tumor
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Change in Pain Intensity NRS Score (0-10)
Timeframe: Baseline to 2 minutes, 20 minutes, 4 hours, 8 hours, 12 hours, and 24 hours after single topical application