Cayenne Pepper Cataplasm - Safety Study

Plain-language summary

This study looks at the safety of a cayenne pepper cataplasm (poultice), applied together with electrical stimulation and massage, in people with chronic low back pain. People who have had low back pain for more than 3 months and have a body mass index below 35 may take part. The study was conducted in Phase 1/Phase 2 and has been completed.

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Trial details

Phase

PHASE1/PHASE2

Status

Completed

Sponsor

University of Primorska

Intervention

Cayenne Pepper topical, Electrical stimulation, Massage

Start date

3/15/2016

Estimated completion

12/15/2016

Countries

Slovakia, Slovenia

Related genes

Locations

• Bratislava, Slovakia
• Izola, Slovenia

Eligibility criteria

Criteria are reproduced from the ClinicalTrials.gov record in the original English. Only the trial team can determine eligibility.

Inclusion Criteria:

* Chronic low back pain (\>3 months)
* Body mass index below 35 kg/mˇ2

Exclusion Criteria:

* pregnancy
* sensibility disorders (e.g. due to neurological disease)
* injuries, open wounds or rash in intervention area
* known hypersensitivity against the applied substances
* HIV, Hepatitis C and other due blood communicable infectious diseases