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Exploring the Benefit of Topical Capsaicin in Treating Pain From Chemo-induced Peripheral Neuropathy: a Longitudinal Single Center Pilot Study

RecruitingEARLY Phase 1Ages 18 Years - anyAllM.D. Anderson Cancer Center
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

To learn if topical capsaicin can help relieve pain from CIPN and improve gait (the pattern of walking) in patients.

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants diagnosed with pain of the lower extremity from chronic (\>90 days duration) CIPN (due to either vinca alkaloids, taxanes, bortezomib, thalidomide, platinum-based compounds), seen at MD Anderson Cancer Center * Participants reporting baseline pain โ‰ฅ 4 (0-10 scale, NRS) * Participants age 18+ * Participants who have completed chemotherapy within the last year at the time of enrollment. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants with cognitive dysfunction * Participants with recent history (\<6 months) of drug or alcohol abuse * Participants with open skin lesion or undergoing antibiotic therapy for local for systemic infection * Participants with allergies to capsaicin or adhesives * Pregnant participants
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What it tests

  • Qutenza Patch
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Where

1 site
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, United States
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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