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Clinical Trials/NCT07660510
NCT07660510Not yet recruitingNot Applicable

Evolution of Different Sensitivity Levels in Patients With Chronic Neuropathic Pain in the Pelvi-perineal Region After Treatment With High-concentration Capsaicin Patches

Nantes University Hospital1 site in 1 country30 target enrollmentStarted: September 1, 2026Last updated:

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Not Applicable
Status
Not yet recruiting
Enrollment
30
Locations
1

Study Overview

Brief Summary

The primary objective of this study will be to demonstrate a change in pain sensitization parameters before and after the application of the high-concentration capsaicin patch.

Detailed Description

Category 2 Study (Interventional Research with Minimal Risks and Constraints), monocentric, uncontrolled, non-randomized, open-label and prospective.

This study involves conducting tests and questionnaires before and 1 month after the application of a patch administered as part of standard clinical practice.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Na
Intervention Model
Single Group
Primary Purpose
Other
Masking
None

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
18 Years to — (Adult, Older Adult)
Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Men or women ≥ 18 years old.
  • Patients suffering from chronic pelvi-perineal neuralgia (>3 months) with a DN4 score ≥4 at the inclusion visit, with or without symptoms of central sensitization, and with an indication for topical treatment with high-concentration capsaicin patch (PCHC).
  • Patients who have signed the informed consent form for the study at the inclusion visit.
  • Women must meet one of the following criteria at the time of inclusion:
  • Use adequate contraceptive measures;
  • or Be postmenopausal (aged over 50 years with amenorrhea for at least 12 months after discontinuation of all exogenous hormonal treatments);
  • or (If aged under 50 years) have been amenorrheic for at least 12 months after discontinuation of exogenous hormonal treatments, with luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels consistent with postmenopausal levels;
  • or Have undergone irreversible surgical sterilization (hysterectomy, bilateral oophorectomy, or bilateral salpingectomy), with documentation of the procedure.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Patients under guardianship, curatorship, or legal protection.
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
  • Patients with contraindications to the use of the high-concentration capsaicin patch (PCHC): application on damaged skin, hypersensitivity to any of its components.
  • Patients simultaneously starting a treatment that may influence central sensitization (e.g., antidepressants, antiepileptics, psychotherapy, physical activity, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation).
  • Patients not affiliated with the French Social Security system.
  • Patients with insufficient cooperation and/or understanding to strictly comply with the protocol requirements.
  • Patients who have taken analgesics within the 12 hours prior to measurements.

Investigators

Sponsor Class
Other
Responsible Party
Sponsor

Study Sites (1)

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