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Westover Heights Clinic is looking for patients with acute Herpes Zoster (Shingles) to participate in a clinical trial of a new antiviral medication.

You may be able to participate if you meet the following requirements:

Patients must:

  • Be 50 years of age or older

  • Have a clinical diagnosis of herpes zoster (shingles) as evidence by a rash

  • Have pain associated with shingles

  • Have not yet received antiviral treatment

  • Be enrolled into the study and receive their first dose 72 hours or less from appearance of rash

 

If qualified and enrolled into the study, patients will receive:

  • Antiviral treatment for 7 days (Valtrex or one of two dose regimens of FV-100)

  • Follow-up for shingles pain for 90 days

  • A small stipend for attending study visits

 

For more information, please call Westover Heights Clinic at 503-226-6678.