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Acute Effect of Topical Menthol on Neck Pain

NCT01542827 · Status: TERMINATED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 20

Last updated 2018-08-13

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Summary

Topical menthol gels are classified 'topical analgesics' and are used to relieve aching and tenderness of muscles and joints. However, double-blind randomized controlled trials are lacking. Here the investigators examine - in a double-blind randomized controlled cross-over trial - the acute effect of topical menthol (Biofreeze) and placebo (gel with a menthol scent) on neck pain.

Conditions

  • Musculoskeletal Disorders

Interventions

OTHER

Biofreeze

The gel will be applied at 2.5 ml per 500 cm2 to the upper trapezius and neck muscles by a gloved technician

OTHER

Placebo

The gel will be applied at 2.5 ml per 500 cm2 to the upper trapezius and neck muscles by a gloved technician

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Marquette University

    collaborator OTHER

  • Sport and Spine Rehab Clinical Research Foundation

    collaborator OTHER

  • National Research Centre for the Working Environment, Denmark

    lead OTHER_GOV

Principal Investigators

  • Lars L Andersen, PhD · Professor

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
67 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2016-01-31
Primary Completion
2018-06-30
Completion
2018-06-30

Countries

  • Denmark

Study Locations

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