Studies in the Area of Herpes Zoster Virus Reported from New York University Grossman School of Medicine (Baseline Participant Characteristics at Enrollment in the Zoster Eye Disease Study).

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Zdroj: Clinical Trials Week; 3/19/2024, p2326-2326, 1p
Abstrakt: A new study conducted by New York University Grossman School of Medicine focuses on the herpes zoster virus and its impact on the eye. The study, called the Zoster Eye Disease Study (ZEDS), is the first randomized clinical trial to examine the effectiveness of long-term valacyclovir treatment on herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) outcomes. The study enrolled 527 participants across various age groups and duration of HZO. The researchers aim to provide high-quality evidence on the efficacy and safety of suppressive valacyclovir for HZO in immunocompetent adults. [Extracted from the article]
Databáze: Complementary Index