Efficacy and Safety Study of Topical Capsaicin in Painful Diabetic Neuropathy

Summary

Painful diabetic neuropathy is the most common cause of neuropathic pain. 0.075% topical capsaicin has been used to treat the pain, but there is no data in lower concentration. This is the efficacy and safety of 0.025% topical capsaicin in treatment of painful diabetic polyneuropathy.

Timeline

Start

2009-10

Primary completion

2011-12

Completion

2011-12

Drugs

Indications