Neuropathic pain.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: A double-blind randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial
Group of Ajwain cream:
Cream is an oil in water semisolid formulation which is made up of almond oil (10%), Beeswax (5%),
Treatment - Drugs
Placebo
A double-blind randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial
Group of Ajwain cream:
Cream is an oil in water semisolid formulation which is made up of almond oil (10%), Beeswax (5%), Vaseline (10%)
double-blind randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial
Group of placebo cream
Placebo cream is an oil in water semisolid formulation which is made up of almond oil (20%), Beeswax (5%), Vasel
Sponsors
Vice Chancellor for Research, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The inclusion criteria for this study were encompassing nonpregnant adults with neuropathic pain diagnosis; diabetic neuropathy; postsurgical/posttraumatic neuropathic pain; moderate to severe pain persisted for 6 months or longer and presence of dynamic tactile allodynia or hyperalgesia in the site of pain in patients with normal cognitive and cooperation. In contrast, patients suffering from another type as severe as the above pain; a major depression or psychiatric disorder requiring special intervention; patients with history of hypersensitivity or allergic reactions to the essential oils or herbal medicament; children and pregnant volunteers and anybody who does not have the ability to participate were excluded.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change or any declines in foot burn in neuropathic foot. Timepoint: The first day of addmision, middle of the trial (the day 15) and the end (the day 30). Method of measurement: visual analoge scale (from 0 to 10). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMohammad M. Zarshenas
Faculty of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed