Pain Relief Patch for Muscle Pain and Better Sleep
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a pain relief patch worn on the skin can help with moderate back, shoulder, or other muscle pain and improve sleep. You will be given either the active patch or a placebo patch to wear.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 64 years old
- You have been diagnosed with a recent (acute) moderate pain condition, like back or shoulder pain
- You are willing to wear a small adhesive patch on your skin during the study
- You do not use illegal drugs or misuse prescription drugs
- You do not have any implanted medical device (like a pacemaker) or wear an electrical device on your body (hearing aids are fine)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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