Chill out: cold cushion may take the sting out of nerve pain patch
NCT ID NCT02869867
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 33 times
Summary
This study tested whether using a refrigerated cushion during placement of a high-concentration capsaicin patch (Qutenza) can reduce the burning pain patients often feel. One hundred adults with localized neuropathic pain were randomly assigned to receive the patch with or without the cold cushion. The main goal was to measure pain intensity one hour after patch application using a standard pain scale.
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Locations
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CHD Vendée de la Roche sur Yon
La Roche-sur-Yon, 85925, France
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CHLVO de Challans
Challans, 85300, France
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Clinique Brétéché
Nantes, 44000, France
What this could mean
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Active substance
refrigerated cushion
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to make capsaicin patch treatment more comfortable for people with nerve pain.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with no phase designation. The cold cushion may not meaningfully reduce pain for everyone, and results may not apply to all types of neuropathic pain.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.