Hot pepper patch targets stubborn tailbone pain
NCT ID NCT05983263
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a high-dose capsaicin patch (made from chili pepper extract) can relieve long-lasting tailbone pain that hasn't responded to other treatments. Researchers will review medical records from 106 patients treated over six years to see how well the patch works and whether certain nerve-related symptoms can predict a good response. The goal is to find a new way to manage this often-hard-to-treat pain.
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 effective, this patch could offer a new, non-drug option for people with stubborn tailbone pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, retrospective study, not a controlled trial, so results may be less reliable. The patch can cause burning or skin irritation.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de Nantes
RECRUITINGNantes, 44093, France
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