Pepper patch takes on cancer nerve pain in new trial

NCT ID NCT04704453

First seen Apr 20, 2026 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study compared a capsaicin patch (Qutenza) to a standard nerve pain medication (amitriptyline) in 13 head and neck cancer survivors with long-term nerve pain. The goal was to see if the patch could reduce pain and improve quality of life. Participants received either the patch every 3 months or daily pills, and were followed for 9 months.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hôpital Saint-Joseph

    Marseille, 13285, France

  • INSTITUT DE CANCEROLOGIE DE L'OUEST (ICO) Site Angers

    Angers, France

  • Institut Sainte-Catherine

    Avignon, France

  • Institut Universitaire du Cancer Toulouse - Oncopole

    Toulouse, 31059, France

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