Neuropathic pain is caused by a virus commonly associated with chicken pox. This virus may become dormant in the nervous system and later reactivate causing herpes zoster, also known as "shingles". Post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a persistent pain in the area of healed skin lesions. This study will test the safety and efficacy of treating PHN patients with the analgesic patch, Bupivacaine TTS (Eladur™).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
60
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La Jolla, California, United States
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Loma Linda, California, United States
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Santa Monica, California, United States
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Bradenton, Florida, United States
Reduction of pain with mean daily pain intensity
Subject's satisfaction of treatment; Change in neuropathic pain; Patch adherence.
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Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States
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Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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Tacoma, Washington, United States