Pepper-Based patch may ease Post-Surgery nerve pain better than pills

NCT ID NCT03794388

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a capsaicin skin patch (made from chili peppers) works better than oral pregabalin for treating nerve pain that starts soon after breast cancer surgery. 140 women who had surgery for breast cancer and developed nerve pain within 2 months were enrolled. The goal was to see if early treatment with the patch could prevent long-term chronic pain.

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Locations

  • CHU NICE

    Nice, 06003, France

  • Centre Leon Berard

    Lyon, 69008, France

  • Centre Oscar Lambret

    Lille, 59020, France

  • Ch Valenciennes

    Valenciennes, 53322, France

  • Chd Vendee

    La Roche-sur-Yon, 85025, France

  • Chu Grenoble

    Grenoble, 38700, France

  • Hopital Saint Vincent de Paul

    Lille, 59020, France

  • Institut Curie

    Saint-Cloud, 92210, France

  • Institut Jean Godinot

    Reims, 51100, France

  • Institut de Cancerologie de L'Ouest

    Angers, 49000, France

  • Iuct Oncopole

    Toulouse, 31052, France