Clinical Trial: Efficacy of Electroacupuncture for Acute Herpes Zoster-Associated Pain and Biomarker Evaluation

U.S., April 8 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07515885) titled 'Efficacy of Electroacupuncture for Acute Herpes Zoster-Associated Pain and Biomarker Evaluation' on March 31.

Brief Summary: Background: Herpes zoster (HZ) is an acute dermatological condition caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Its onset is characterized by severe pain, imposing significant physical and psychological burdens on patients. Acupuncture offers distinct advantages in treating acute herpes zoster and associated pain. However, the therapeutic efficacy of electroacupuncture for acute herpes zoster, its potential to reduce PHN incidence, and the role of biomarkers in predicting PHN incidence require further clinical valid...