Chest Pain Perception and Capsaicin Sensitivity in Patients With Acute Cardiac Ischemia

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether there is a positive correlation between the ability to sense chest pain in the context of myocardial ischemia and the ability to sense discomfort associated with the topical application of the TRPV1 agonist capsaicin (the active ingredient on hot chili peppers).

Timeline

Start

2013-10

Primary completion

2015-08

Completion

2015-08

Drugs

Indications