The purpose of this study is to collect data on the incidence, complications and impact on quality of life of herpes zoster (HZ) disease in adults \>=50 years of age in Spain. This study will also collect data on costs related to the HZ disease, especially postherpetic neuralgia (PHN)
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
552
HZ and PHN booklet questionnaire and zoster brief pain inventory (ZBPI) questionnaire.
GSK Investigational Site
Barcelona, Spain
GSK Investigational Site
Madrid, Spain
GSK Investigational Site
Valencia, Spain
GSK Investigational Site
Valencia, Spain
Total number of HZ cases as recorded per participating practice, overall and within a specific age group and gender.
Time frame: up to one year
Occurrence of PHN, i.e. persistence of HZ-related pain.
Time frame: 90, 180, and 270 days after onset of HZ.
Anamnestic information, clinical parameters and complications related to HZ.
Time frame: Between Day 0 and Day 270
Direct medical, direct non-medical and indirect costs related to HZ.
Time frame: Between Day 0 and Day 90
Pain assessment in HZ subjects.
Time frame: At Day 90
Quality of life assessment in HZ subjects
Time frame: Day 15, Day 30, Day 60 and Day 90
Direct medical, direct non-medical and indirect costs related to PHN.
Time frame: At Day 90, Day 180 and Day 270
Pain assessment in PHN subjects.
Time frame: At Day 90, Day 180 and Day 270
Quality of life assessment in PHN subjects.
Time frame: At Day 90, Day 180 and Day 270
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