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WITHDRAWN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
Active Locations (1)
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Stamford Hospital
Stamford, Connecticut, United States, 06902