Desensitization of Nociceptive Afferents by Application of Topical Capsaicin, Trans-cinnamaldehyde and L-menthol

• Status: Unknown status
• Trial end date: 2017-08-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the potential desensitising effects of repeated applications of capsaicin, trans-cinnamaldehyde and L-menthol on thermal, mechanical and chemical sensory stimulations.

• Phase: N/A
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Aalborg University
• Treatments: Capsaicin; Cinnamaldehyde; Cinnamic aldehyde; Menthol

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy

• Speaks and understands English or Danish

• 18-60 years

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancy or lactation

• Drug addiction

• Previous or current dermatological, neurological, musculoskeletal or mental illnesses

• Lack of ability to cooperate

• Current use of medications that may affect the trial