Do muscle gels really work? small study checks skin changes
NCT ID NCT03016221
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how over-the-counter warming and cooling gels change skin temperature, blood flow, and how they feel on the skin. Twenty-one healthy adults had gels applied to their back and arms. The goal was to understand the physical effects of these products, not to test if they relieve pain.
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Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- topical gels with warming or cooling effects (containing menthol, essential oils, and other ingredients)
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Landquart, Kanton Graubünden, CH-7302, Switzerland
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