Neuropathic Pain and Traditional Medicine Syndromes in Herpes Zoster: a Cross-Sectional Study
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorDo Thanh Sang
About this trial
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.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
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
Disqualifiers
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
Trial population
The study population consists of 80 adult patients diagnosed with Herpes Zoster (shingles) who presented at Le Van Thinh Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. These patients were experiencing neuropathic pain and were assessed using the Leeds Assessment of Neuropathic Symptoms and Signs (LANSS) scale. Participants were classified into Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) syndromes based on diagnostic criteria
Trial design
Design model
Other
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Treatments tested in this trial
Not listed
Trial groups
No trial groups listed
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Neuropathic Pain Severity in Herpes Zoster Patients
Measured using the Leeds Assessment of Neuropathic Symptoms and Signs (LANSS) pain scale. LANSS scores will be used to determine the severity of neuropathic pain in study participants.
Time frame
Baseline (Day 1)Secondary outcomes
1
Correlation Between Neuropathic Pain and Traditional Medicine Syndromes
Analysis of LANSS scores and their association with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) syndromes (Liver Meridian Depression and Heat Syndrome, Spleen Deficiency and Dampness Retention Syndrome, and Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis Syndrome) using multinomial logistic regression.
Time frame
Baseline (Day 1).Sponsors and contacts
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Do Thanh Sang
Lead sponsor
University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City
Sponsor institution
Source ClinicalTrials.gov
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