Clinical trials: VZV
Varicella
Detection and Characterisation of Varicella Zoster Virus From Dermal Lesions of Chickenpox-infected Patients
This study is conducted in order to collect clinical samples from patients who are diagnosed of having chickenpox infection. The results of this study will provide basic scientific information about chickenpox disease.
- Trial name
- NCT00127608
- Testing
- Collection of clinical samples
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Kidney Transplant
Safety and Immunogenicity of Zostavax Vaccine in Patients Undergoing Living Donor Kidney Transplantation
Varicella zoster virus is part of the herpesvirus group and causes chickenpox in exposed individuals. The majority of the population is seropositive for this virus.
- Trial name
- NCT00940940
- Testing
- Zostavax (Live attenuated herpes zoster vaccine)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Prevention of Herpes Zoster (HZ)
Study to Assess the Safety, Tolerability and Explore the Immunogenicity of EG-HZ in Healthy Adult Volunteers
This is a Phase 1, first in human (FIH), randomised, active-controlled, double-blind study designed to assess the safety and tolerability and explore preliminary efficacy of the EG-HZ vaccine.
- Trial name
- NCT04210752
- Testing
- Treatment 1 (EG-HZ-001), Treatment 2 (EG-HZ-002), Treatment 3 (EG-HZ-003)
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- EyeGene Inc.
Herpes Zoster, HIV Infections
Live Zoster Vaccine in HIV-Infected Adults on Antiretroviral Therapy
Herpes zoster, or shingles, is the result of a viral infection that causes a painful skin rash, usually in older people or people with suppressed immune systems like those infected with HIV.
- Trial name
- NCT00851786
- Testing
- ZOSTAVAX
- Where
- 43 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 395 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Chickenpox
Immune Persistence After Inoculated With One-dose Freeze-Dried Live Attenuated Varicella Vaccine in Children Vaccine in Children
The purpose of this study is to observe the persistence of protection, duration of protection, safety and breakthrough infection rates afforded by live attenuated varicella vaccine in children over a 5-year period.
- Trial name
- NCT01982409
- Testing
- Live Attenuated Varicella Vaccine
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 350 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Changchun Changsheng Life Science and Technology Co., Ltd.
Herpes Zoster
Efficacy of Oral Famciclovir Versus Aciclovir Treatment in Patients With Herpes Zoster
Herpes Zoster is an infection that affects part of the nervous system caused by Varicella Zoster Virus. Herpes Zoster manifests as vesicular eruption in the dermatome, often associated with significant pain.
- Trial name
- NCT01327144
- Testing
- Famciclovir, Aciclovir
- Where
- 5 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 177 people
- Sponsor
- EMS
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Ultrasound-Guided Thoracic Paravertebral Block With Steroid and Local Anesthetic for Acute Herpes Zoster: Effects on Pain Control and Prevention of Postherpetic Neuralgia
Background: Acute herpes zoster causes severe neuropathic pain and may progress to postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). This study aims to evaluate ultrasound-guided thoracic paravertebral block with local anesthetic and steroid in…
- Trial name
- NCT07349680
- Testing
- Valacyclovir + Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) + Gabapentin (standard medical therapy), Ultrasound-guided thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) with bupivacaine 0.25% + methylprednisolone 40 mg
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Cardiovascular Disease, Dementia
Recombinant Herpes Zoster Vaccine for Prevention of Cardiovascular Events and Dementia
DAN-ZOSTER is a nationwide randomized study investigating whether vaccination against herpes zoster (shingles) can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and dementia in older adults.
- Trial name
- DAN-ZOSTER (NCT07485283)
- Testing
- Recombinant Herpes Zoster Vaccine (Shingrix)
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 168,460 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tor Biering-Sørensen
Herpes Zoster
ZOSTAVAX™ Safety Study in Subjects ≥ 60 Years of Age (V211-020)
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the general safety of ZOSTAVAX™ in subjects 60 years of age or older as required by the FDA.
- Trial name
- NCT00550745
- Testing
- Zoster Vaccine, Live
- Volunteers
- 11,999 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Herpes Zoster, Postherpetic Neuralgia
Study to Find Out if Therapy With the Drug Pregabalin Relieves Pain During Shingles Compared With Placebo
The purpose of this study is to see if therapy with the drug pregabalin relieves pain during shingles compared with placebo. A placebo is an inactive substance.
- Trial name
- NCT00352651
- Testing
- Pregabalin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Shingles, Herpes Zoster
A Comparative Study of FV-100 vs. Valacyclovir for the Prevention of Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, active controlled comparative study of the safety and efficacy of 2 dosing regimens of FV-100 versus valacyclovir administered for 7 days in subjects with…
- Conditions
- Shingles, Herpes Zoster, Postherpetic Neuralgia
- Trial name
- NCT02412917
- Testing
- FV-100, valacyclovir
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 237 people
- Sponsor
- ContraVir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Herpes Zoster
Safety & Immunogenicity of GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals' Herpes Zoster Vaccine 1437173A
The purpose of this observer-blind study is to evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals' investigational Herpes Zoster vaccine GSK1437173A when administered as 2 doses or 3 doses to hematopoietic stem…
- Trial name
- NCT00920218
- Testing
- Herpes Zoster Vaccine 1437173A
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 121 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Zoster Varicella, Vaccination; Infection
The Influence of Trained Immunity in COVID-19 Vaccinated Individuals
The concept of trained immunity defines the long-term functional reprogramming of innate immune cells, which is evoked by exogenous or endogenous insults and leads to an altered response towards a second challenge after return to…
- Trial name
- NCT05705180
- Testing
- recombinant adjuvanted zoster vaccine
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wuerzburg University Hospital
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Spondylitis, Ankylosing
Recombinant Herpes Zoster Vaccine in Patients With Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases
Introduction: Patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases (ARDs), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), psoriatic arthritis (PAs), ankylosing spondylitis (AS), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), primary…
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis, Spondylitis, Ankylosing, Spondyloarthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Trial name
- RZVRheum (NCT05879419)
- Testing
- Recombinant Herpes Zoster Vaccine (RZV), MTX Discontinuation, MMF Discontinuation
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 2,005 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Erector Spinae Plane Block in Post-herpetic Neuralgia
This randomized clinical study will be carried out on 72 patients admitted to the pain clinic in Tanta University Hospitals with post-herpetic neuralgia.
- Trial name
- NCT04546334
- Testing
- Medical treatment, Real Erector Spinae block, Real Erector Spinae block with magnesium sulphate
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Tanta University
Herpes Zoster, Shingles
Safety and Immunogenicity of Zoster Vaccine (ZOSTAVAX™) Made With an Alternative Manufacturing Process (AMP) (V211-042 AM1)
This study will determine whether ZOSTAVAX™ made with an alternative manufacturing process [ZOSTAVAX™ (AMP)] is well tolerated and immunogenic, and has a comparable immune response to ZOSTAVAX™.
- Trial name
- NCT01505647
- Testing
- Zoster Vaccine, Live (AMP), Zoster Vaccine, Live
- Volunteers
- 498 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Pneumococcal Immunisation, Diphtheria Immunisation
Study of a Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine When Administered Concomitantly With Routine Pediatric Vaccines in Healthy Toddlers and Infants
Primary objectives: To assess the safety profile of each SP0202 formulation and Prevnar 13 in toddlers and infants (after each and any injection).
- Conditions
- Pneumococcal Immunisation, Diphtheria Immunisation, Tetanus Immunisation, Pertussis Immunisation
- Trial name
- NCT04398706
- Testing
- Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine formulation 1, Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine formulation 2, Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine formulation 3
- Where
- 57 sites in United States, Canada and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 852 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sanofi Pasteur, a Sanofi Company
Neuralgia,Postherpetic
Safety and Efficacy of Gabapentin in Postherpetic Neuralgia
Gabapentin and pregabalin are treatments for some types of neuropathic pain, including postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). However, these treatments usually need to be taken 3 times a day for effective pain control.
- Trial name
- NCT00636636
- Testing
- Gabapentin Extended Release tablets
- Where
- 39 sites in United States, Argentina and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 452 people
- Sponsor
- Depomed
Varicella Zoster Infection
VZV Vaccine for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is well-established therapy for patients with malignant hematological diseases. Varicella zoster virus (VZV) reactivation, clinically manifested as herpes zoster (HZ), is a major…
- Trial name
- VZIDST (NCT02329457)
- Testing
- Zostavax, Normal Saline
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Neuropathic Pain
Vitamin C as add-on Therapy in Patients With Acute Herpes Zoster
To compare the efficacy and tolerability of three different doses of Pascorbin® besides standard medication with placebo and the reduction of herpes zoster-associated clinical symptoms as an add-on therapy for patients suffering…
- Trial name
- NCT05561257
- Testing
- Vitamin C
- Where
- 3 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Pascoe Pharmazeutische Praeparate GmbH