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0.075% capsaicin lotion for the treatment of peripheral neuropathy in ESRD patient: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled, cross over trial

0.075% capsaicin lotion for the treatment of peripheral neuropathy in ESRD patient: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled, cross over trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20200820005
Enrollment
60
Registered
2020-08-20
Start date
2020-08-14
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

End stage kidney disease Neuropathic pain Defined as neuropathic pain diagnostic questionnaire (Thai DN4) End stage renal disease Chronic kidney disease Neuropathic pain Capsicin Quality of life

Interventions

1. Participants&#44
who are ESRD patients&#44
will do the Thai DN4 questionnaire as diagnostic criteria for peripheral neuropathy. 2. The participants will be separated into 2 arms by computer&#45
generated randomization. 3. The first group will use 0.075% capsicin gel to treat neuropathic pain for 8 weeks&#44
then wash out for 2 weeks&#44
then use the placebo for 8 weeks. 4. The second group will use the placebo for the first 8 weeks&#44
then use 0.075% capsicin gel for 8 weeks. 5. The follow up for collect data will be done at 2nd&#44
14th&#44
18th week.,1. Participants&#44

Sponsors

Department of Medicine, Phramongkutklao Hospital
Lead Sponsor
BANGKOK DRUG CO.&#44
Collaborator
LTD
Collaborator

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age ≥ 20 years old 2. End stage renal disease patient 3. The scores of neuropathic pain diagnostic questionnaire (Thai DN4) are 4-8 4. Participants have moderate neuropathic pain more than 1 month 5. Participants who have been using other standard pain control pills, should take the same dose for more than 4 weeks.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Participants who have severe side effect of 0.075% capsicin gel.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Reduction of neuropathic pain in ESRD patient Every 2 weeks for 18weeks Visual analog score

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Quality of life Every 2 weeks for 18weeks KDQOL-SF,Characteristic of neuropathic pain Every 2 weeks for 18weeks Short-form McGill pain questionnaire

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactLt. Parinada Kittidanairuk

Phramongkutklao Hospital

miew-wii@hotmail.com0863533538

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026