Could a daily 5-Minute mask soothe nerve pain?

NCT ID NCT07583797

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This phase 2 trial tests a special hand and foot mask designed to ease nerve pain caused by chemotherapy or diabetes. Sixty adults will apply the mask daily for 5 minutes over one week. Researchers will measure changes in symptoms and quality of life using questionnaires.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

hand and foot mask containing TRPM8 activators

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to reduce nerve pain and improve quality of life for people with chemotherapy- or diabetes-related nerve damage.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase pilot study with only 60 people and a short 7-day treatment period. Results may not apply to everyone, and the effect might be small or temporary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chemotherapy-induced neuropathy diabetes mellitus diabetic neuropathy diabetic polyneuropathy peripheral nervous system disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Chung Shan Medical University Hospital

    Taichung, Taichung, 402306, Taiwan