Population Based Surveillance to Estimate the Burden of Herpes Zoster and Post-herpetic Neuralgia in Italy
Population Based Surveillance to Estimate the Burden of Herpes Zoster and Post-herpetic Neuralgia in Italy
The purpose of this study is to collect data on the incidence, complications, economic burden and impact on the quality of life in adults aged ≥ 50 years with HZ disease in Italy.
The surveillance/recruitment period will take approximately 2 years and once the enrolment of HZ patients has ended, the study will continue for a maximum of 9 months to allow for completion of the follow-up of potential PHN cases.
The data will be captured at protocol specified time-points based on the time of enrolment of each subject.
Inclusion Criteria:
A male or female ≥ 50 years of age at the time of study enrolment presenting with acute HZ.
HZ diagnosis for this HZ episode:
Written informed consent obtained from the patient.
Ability to comply with study procedures.
Exclusion Criteria:
• Patient participating in another clinical study (participation in another observational, non-interventional trial is allowed).
Montesano S. (LE), Apulia 73035, Italy
Ghirla Valganna (VA), Lombardy 21030, Italy
Ripa (PG), Umbria 06134, Italy