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Hot pepper patch targets stubborn tailbone pain

NCT ID NCT05983263

Symptom relief Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at whether a high-dose capsaicin patch (made from chili pepper extract) can relieve long-lasting tailbone pain that hasn't responded to other treatments. Researchers will review medical records from 106 patients treated over six years to see how well the patch works and whether certain nerve-related symptoms can predict a good response. The goal is to find a new way to manage this often-hard-to-treat pain.

What this could mean

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Active substance
capsaicin 8% patch (QUTENZA)
What this could lead to
If effective, this patch could offer a new, non-drug option for people with stubborn tailbone pain.
What could go wrong
This is a small, retrospective study, not a controlled trial, so results may be less reliable. The patch can cause burning or skin irritation.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 106 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Nov 2023

Expected to finish

Jun 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Medical files of 106 patients hospitalized between 2016 and 2022 for persisting coccygodynia (\>3months) and at least one neuropathic symptom in pain expression, and who received capsaicin 8% patch (QUTENZA®) topical treatment.

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who received topical Capsaicin 8% patch therapy for the treatment of their coccygodygnia between August 2016 and August 2022 Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who have already received 8% Capsaicin patch topical treatment in coccyx area.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

coccygodynia neuralgia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Coccyx disorder

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU de Nantes

    RECRUITING

    Nantes, 44093, France

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