Capsaicin for Diabetic Neuropathy

Overseen By Adam Cordell

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Phase < 1

Sponsor: Carilion Clinic

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this research is to assess whether the use of a topical cream with an active ingredient can reduce the amount of foot pain experienced in participants who have been diagnosed with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) with minimal side effects or discomfort from use.

Who Is on the Research Team?

Robert Carpenter, MD

Principal Investigator

Carilion Clinic

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

Inclusion Criteria

At least 3 toes per foot

Have otherwise intact feet

All participants must be willing to use Test Articles blinded

Exclusion Criteria

Current substance abuse

History of hypersensitivity or allergy to chili peppers, coconut oil, Shea butter, or sunflower seed oil

No concurrent enrollment in another clinical trial

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• Capsaicin Palmitate

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Capsadyn Arm Active Control 1 Intervention

participant will receive an over-the-counter topical cream with .25% capsaicin palmitate

Group II: Placebo Arm Placebo Group 1 Intervention

participant will receive an over-the counter topical cream with no active ingredient

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Carilion Clinic

Lead Sponsor

Trials

85

Recruited

15,400+