Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other, Device
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
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.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 35
Maximum Age: 65
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• 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.
Locations
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Egypt
Faculty of Physical Therapy - Cairo University
RECRUITING
Cairo
Contact Information
Primary
Mohamed Hosny Ismail Easa, MSc, PT
drhosnypt99@gmail.com
+201144736266
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-09-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-03-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 34
Treatments
Experimental: Group (A): Study group
this group will receive taVNS in addition to traditional medical treatment
Active_comparator: Group (B): Control group
this group will receive the same traditional medical treatment only
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Mohamed Hosny Ismail Easa