New cream could ease nerve pain when pills fail
NCT ID NCT07396129
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests a high-dose lidocaine-tetracaine cream for chronic nerve pain in adults aged 60 and older who haven't gotten relief from standard treatments. Thirty participants will apply the cream or a placebo twice daily for two weeks each, with a month break in between. The goal is to see if the cream reduces pain and improves daily function.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Lidocaine and tetracaine cream
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this cream could offer a new, non-drug option for older adults with stubborn nerve pain, helping them return to daily activities.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study with only 30 participants. The cream may not work better than placebo, and skin reactions or allergies are possible.
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