Pepper patch could soothe teen nerve pain without pills
NCT ID NCT05997979
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a capsaicin 8% patch (made from chili pepper extract) can reduce chronic nerve pain in teenagers aged 12 to 17 who have had pain for over 3 months after surgery or injury. Half the teens get the real patch, the other half get a placebo dressing. Pain levels are checked before treatment and again 4 months later. The goal is to see if the patch offers better pain relief than a dummy treatment.
What this could mean
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Active substance
capsaicin 8% patch (QUTENZA®)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, non-drug option to ease chronic nerve pain in teenagers after surgery or injury.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-phase trial with only 46 teens, so results may not apply to everyone. The patch can cause skin irritation or burning, and pain relief may not be long-lasting.
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CHU d'Amiens
RECRUITINGAmiens, France
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CHU d'Angers
RECRUITINGAngers, France
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CHU de Bordeaux
RECRUITINGBordeaux, France
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CHU de Brest
RECRUITINGBrest, France
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CHU de Lyon
RECRUITINGLyon, France
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CHU de Marseille
RECRUITINGMarseille, France
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CHU de Montpellier
RECRUITINGMontpellier, France
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CHU de Nantes
RECRUITINGBrest, France
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CHU de Tours
RECRUITINGTours, France
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Institut Gustave Roussy
RECRUITINGVillejuif, France
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