Capsaicin
- Generic Name
- Capsaicin
- Brand Names
- Capzasin Quick Relief, Capzasin-HP, Castiva Warming, Dendracin Neurodendraxcin, Lidopro, Medi-derm, Medi-derm With Lidocaine, Medrox, Qutenza, Rematex, Xoten-C, Zostrix
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C18H27NO3
- CAS Number
- 404-86-4
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- S07O44R1ZM
- Background
Capsaicin is most often used as a topical analgesic and exists in many formulations of cream, liquid, and patch preparations of various strengths; however, it may also be found in some dietary supplements. Capsaicin is a naturally-occurring botanical irritant in chili peppers, synthetically derived for pharmaceutical formulations. The most recent capsaicin F...
- Indication
The capsaicin 8% patch is indicated in the treatment of neuropathic pain associated with post-herpetic neuralgia. There are multiple topical capsaicin formulations available, including creams and solutions, indicated for temporary analgesia in muscle and join pain as well as neuropathic pain.
- Associated Conditions
- Back Pain Lower Back, Back pain, Bursitis, Contusions, Inflammatory Reaction caused by Rheumatism, Muscle Cramps, Musculoskeletal Pain, Neuropathic Pain, Osteoarthritis (OA), Pain caused by Rheumatism, Periarthritis, Soft Tissue Injury, Tendinitis, Acute nonspecific tenosynovitis, Articular inflammation
- Associated Therapies
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Analgesic Efficacy of Capsaicin 8% Patch (QUTENZA®) in Coccygodygnia
- Conditions
- First Posted Date
- 2023-08-09
- Last Posted Date
- 2023-08-09
- Lead Sponsor
- Nantes University Hospital
- Target Recruit Count
- 106
- Registration Number
- NCT05983263
Capsaicin 179 mg Patch Versus Oral Duloxetine in Patients With Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2023-05-03
- Last Posted Date
- 2024-08-02
- Lead Sponsor
- Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest
- Target Recruit Count
- 274
- Registration Number
- NCT05840562
- Locations
- 🇫🇷
Centre François Baclesse, Caen, France
🇫🇷CHU Grenoble, Grenoble, France
🇫🇷Centre Léon Bérard, Lyon, France
Capsaicin for Cerebral Perfusion Augmentation
- First Posted Date
- 2022-09-16
- Last Posted Date
- 2023-03-14
- Lead Sponsor
- Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social
- Target Recruit Count
- 20
- Registration Number
- NCT05543837
- Locations
- 🇲🇽
Centenario Hospital Miguel Hidalgo, Aguascalientes, Mexico
Study With Two Capsaicin Topic Treatments in Diabetic Neuropathy.
- First Posted Date
- 2021-08-31
- Last Posted Date
- 2021-09-14
- Lead Sponsor
- Arafarma Group, S.A.
- Target Recruit Count
- 161
- Registration Number
- NCT05029297
Capsaicin to Prevent Delayed Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting (CapCIN)
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2021-06-08
- Last Posted Date
- 2022-05-20
- Lead Sponsor
- Christian Medical College, Vellore, India
- Target Recruit Count
- 160
- Registration Number
- NCT04918069
- Locations
- 🇮🇳
Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamilnadu, India
Evaluation of Peripheral Itch Mechanisms Following Injection of Morphine (Second Sub-Project)
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2021-01-07
- Last Posted Date
- 2022-01-27
- Lead Sponsor
- Aalborg University
- Target Recruit Count
- 26
- Registration Number
- NCT04700007
- Locations
- 🇩🇰
Mech-Sense, Medicinsk Gastroenterologisk ambulatorium, Medicineshus, Aalborn Universitethospitalet, AAlborg, Nordjylland, Denmark
Capsaicin for Cerebral Perfusion Augmentation.
- First Posted Date
- 2020-09-11
- Last Posted Date
- 2020-09-11
- Lead Sponsor
- Juan Manuel Marquez Romero
- Target Recruit Count
- 30
- Registration Number
- NCT04545892
- Locations
- 🇲🇽
Unidad de Medicina de Alta Especialidad en Torre Médica CMQ, Aguascalientes, Ags., Mexico
Capsaicin for the Treatment of Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome
- First Posted Date
- 2020-02-25
- Last Posted Date
- 2024-10-18
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Virginia
- Target Recruit Count
- 20
- Registration Number
- NCT04283292
- Locations
- 🇺🇸
UVA Health System, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
Quantitative Ultrasound Response of Capsaicin
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2019-05-10
- Last Posted Date
- 2020-12-03
- Lead Sponsor
- Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
- Target Recruit Count
- 20
- Registration Number
- NCT03944889
- Locations
- 🇨🇦
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Evaluation in the Treatment of Neuropathic Pain Post Breast Surgery
- First Posted Date
- 2019-01-07
- Last Posted Date
- 2023-08-01
- Lead Sponsor
- Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest
- Target Recruit Count
- 140
- Registration Number
- NCT03794388
- Locations
- 🇫🇷
Centre Leon Berard, Lyon, France
🇫🇷Ch Valenciennes, Valenciennes, France
🇫🇷Institut de Cancerologie de L'Ouest, Angers, France
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