Status:

WITHDRAWN

Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy of Topical Capsaicin to Reduce Pain and Improve Health-related Quality of Life in Adults With Chronic Myofascial Neck Pain

Lead Sponsor:

Stamford Hospital

Conditions:

Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

Chronic neck pain is a common condition that can negatively impact quality of life. Substance P is one of the chemicals in the body that can transmit pain signals from overloaded neck muscles to the b...

Detailed Description

The study will employ a double blinded randomized controlled cross-over trial design. A total of 60 patients aged 18-65 with at least 3 months of myofascial neck pain will be recruited to participate ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Adults over 18 years of age
  • Speak, read, and write English who have greater than 3 month duration of myofascial neck pain.

Exclusion

  • Patients who have used capsaicin in the last 4 months and patients with allergy to capsaicin
  • Rash/infection overlying neck and shoulder girdle area
  • Radiculopathy or structural abnormalities in the area being treated
  • Unstable underlying diseases such as cardiovascular, hepatic, renal and CNS disorders will be excluded from the study
  • Pregnant or breast-feeding women will not be allowed to participate in the study, and women of child bearing age will be using an effective method of birth control.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2009

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

November 1 2010

Estimated Enrollment :

Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00795106

Start Date

November 1 2009

End Date

November 1 2010

Last Update

December 6 2016

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Stamford Hospital

Stamford, Connecticut, United States, 06902