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From: Acupuncture in acute herpes zoster pain therapy (ACUZoster) – design and protocol of a randomised controlled trial

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Trial design, time schedule, and outcome parameters of the ACUZoster study. Acupuncture (ACU), Gabapentine (GABA), Sham Laser Acupuncture (SLA). Outcome measures: Main outcome measure: Alteration of Pain intensity (VAS); Secondary outcome measure: alteration of pain intensity/frequency (evaluated by diary); pain questionnaires (including: NPI, PDI, SES, please refer to Table 3); quality of life (SF-36) Sensoric perception evaluated through qualitative sensory testing (QST); credibility assessment according to Vincent; cost effectiveness and safety aspects.

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