Overview

The Role of Arnica on Muscle Pain Following Eccentric Exercise

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2008-09-01
Target enrollment:
0
Participant gender:
All
Summary
Arnica in a topical gel formulation will be compared to a placebo to determine whether it decreases muscle soreness following leg exercise when applied to the legs.
Phase:
Phase 1
Accepts Healthy Volunteers?
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Details
Lead Sponsor:
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- age 18 or older

- two fully functional legs

Exclusion Criteria:

- allergy or sensitivity to the ester family

- open wound or inflammatory condition on legs

- chronic or acute leg pain

- neuropathy involving one or both legs