TENS for capsaicin-induced lower back pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a small device that sends gentle electrical pulses to the skin (TENS) can ease sudden lower back pain caused by applying a cream made from chili peppers (capsaicin). It is designed to see if TENS can reduce pain quickly and safely in healthy volunteers.
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Who can take part
- Be a male aged 18 to 44 years
- Be right-handed
- Have had no persistent pain in the last month
- Have had no acute pain in the last week
- Be generally healthy with no ongoing medical treatment
- Have no allergy to capsaicin (chili pepper extract)
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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