Chili pepper patch could ease tailbone pain without pills
NCT ID NCT06023706
First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This Phase 3 trial tests whether a high-dose capsaicin patch (made from chili pepper extract) can reduce pain in people with chronic tailbone pain (coccygodynia). About 188 adults who have had tailbone pain for over 3 months and haven't found relief from standard treatments will receive either the 8% capsaicin patch or a low-dose control patch for one hour. The main goal is to see if more people report meaningful pain improvement at 60 days.
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Brest University Hospital
RECRUITINGBrest, France
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Confluent Private Hospital Centre
RECRUITINGNantes, France
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GH Paris saint Joseph
RECRUITINGParis, France
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Nantes University Hospital
RECRUITINGNantes, France
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Rouen University Hospital
RECRUITINGRouen, France
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Vendée Departmental Hospital
RECRUITINGLa Roche-sur-Yon, France
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What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
capsaicin 8% patch (Qutenza)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a new, non-drug option to ease chronic tailbone pain, especially when sitting.
What could go wrong
This is a Phase 3 trial, but it's still testing a skin patch that may cause burning or irritation. It may not work better than a low-dose patch, and results may not apply to everyone.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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