Safety and Efficacy of Gabapentin in Postherpetic Neuralgia
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2009-09-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
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. The purpose of this study is to determine whether a new
gabapentin tablet, which only needs to be taken once a day, is safe and effective for the
treatment of postherpetic neuralgia.