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Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Post-Herpetic Neuralgia

RecruitingNAAges 35 Years - 65 YearsAllMohamed Hosny Ismail Easa
NCT07123987 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) in the treatment of patients with post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN). Participants will receive taVNS in addition to standard care. The study aims to determine whether taVNS can provide significant pain relief and improve quality of life in PHN patients.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: Adults aged 35-65 years diagnosed with PHN. Persistent pain for at least 3 months after herpes zoster infection. Only patients who sign the informed consent form will be included. Exclusion Criteria: Contraindications to taVNS such as: 1. pregnancy; 2. active implants (e.g., pacemakers, cochlear implants) or brain shunts; 3. previous neurological or psychiatric diagnoses; 4. history of addiction or substance abuse; 5. history of trauma and/or brain surgery; 6. cardiac disease; 7. acute or chronic use of medications and/or illicit drugs; 8. susceptibility to headaches and seizures. Severe cognitive impairment. Other chronic pain conditions.
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What it tests

  • transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS)
  • traditional medical treatment for PHN
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Where

1 site
Faculty of Physical Therapy - Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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