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Cinnamaldehyde

Generic Name
Cinnamaldehyde
Brand Names
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Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C9H8O
CAS Number
14371-10-9
Unique Ingredient Identifier
SR60A3XG0F
Background

Cinnamaldehyde is a naturally occurring flavonoid that gives the spice cinnamon its flavour and odour. It occurs naturally in the bark of cinnamon trees and other species of the genus Cinnamomum such as camphor and cassia.

Sensitivity to cinnamaldehyde may be identified with a clinical patch test.

Indication

Cinnamaldehyde is approved by the FDA for use within allergenic epicutaneous patch tests which are indicated for use as an aid in the diagnosis of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) in persons 6 years of age and older.

Associated Conditions
-
Associated Therapies
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Desensitization of Nociceptive Afferents by Application of Topical Capsaicin, Trans-cinnamaldehyde and L-menthol

Not Applicable
Conditions
Pain
Pruritus
Dermatology/Skin - Other
Neuropathic Pain
Interventions
First Posted Date
2017-04-27
Last Posted Date
2017-04-27
Lead Sponsor
Aalborg University
Target Recruit Count
22
Registration Number
NCT03132142
Locations
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SMI, Aalborg, Denmark

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