Effects of Topical Capsaicin Application to the Thigh on Quadriceps Muscle Function and Blood Flow

Effects of Topical Capsaicin Application to the Thigh on Quadriceps Muscle Function and Blood Flow - Effects of Topical Capsaicin Application on Quadriceps Muscle Function and Blood Flow

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000060043

Enrollment

Registered

2025-12-10

Start date

2025-12-10

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Halthy young adults

Interventions

Topical capsaicin application to the thigh Topical application of a control solution (vehicle without capsaicin) to the thigh

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Male

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: University undergraduate or graduate students who express interest in the study and voluntarily consent to participate. Eligible participants must have no neuromuscular, internal, or orthopedic disorders; no habitual medication use or smoking history; and must not belong to a university athletic club.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals with neuromuscular, internal, or orthopedic disorders; individuals with habitual medication use or a smoking history; and individuals belonging to a university athletic club.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Muscle temperature, Femoral arterial blood flow, Maximal muscle strength, Muscle activity (EMG amplitude)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
ublingual temperature, Ratings of perceived exertion (RPE), Thermal sensation, Thermal comfort	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactTomomi Fujimoto

Niigata University of Health and Welfare Department of Health and Sports

fujimoto@nuhw.ac.jp0252574675

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026