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Herpes Zoster (Shingles)

Overview

In 2015, Lillestol Research will have its first trial in the herpes zoster (shingles) indication/diagnosis. This trial involves a 72-hour window for randomization after the first appearance of a shingles rash. Dr. Lillestol’s primary care practice will be invaluable in identifying potential patients for this trial. More details on our trial experience in this indication are forthcoming.

Definition

Shingles, or herpes zoster, is a viral infection caused by the chickenpox virus.

Description

After you've had chickenpox, the virus lies inactive in nerve tissue near your spinal cord and brain. Years later, the virus may reactivate as shingles. Shingles causes a painful rash that can occur anywhere on your body, though it most often appears as a single stripe of blisters that wraps around either the left or the right side of your torso.

Symptoms

The signs and symptoms of shingles usually affect only a small section of one side of your body. These signs and symptoms may include:

  • Pain, burning, numbness or tingling
  • Sensitivity to touch
  • A red rash that begins a few days after the pain
  • Fluid-filled blisters that break open and crust over
  • Itching

Some people also experience:

  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Sensitivity to light
  • Fatigue

Pain is usually the first symptom of shingles. For some, it can be intense. Depending on the location of the pain, it can sometimes be mistaken for a symptom of problems affecting the heart, lungs or kidneys. Some people experience shingles pain without ever developing the rash.

Source

http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/shingles/shingles-topic-overview

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/shingles/basics/symptoms/con-20019574

If you have been diagnosed with the shingles rash, contact us today to learn more about our current study opportunities for this diagnosis.

Call us at (701) 232-7705 or toll-free at (866) 532-7705.

Signup online at https://www.lillestolresearch.com/Sign-up or email our recruiter at recruiter(at)lillestolresearch(dot)com.

Your information is always kept confidential.