Using an 8% capsaicin patch for treating chronic pain in children

Observational Study of the Use of 8% Capsaicin Patch in Children 0 to 18 Years

Observational University Hospital, Brest · NCT05299294

This study is testing if an 8% capsaicin patch can help children and teenagers with chronic pain feel better.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment160 (estimated)
AgesN/A to 17 Years
SexAll
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Brest Academic / other
Locations20 sites (Angers, France and 19 other locations)
Trial IDNCT05299294 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study focuses on children and teenagers under 18 years old who experience chronic localized neuropathic pain and are indicated for treatment with an 8% capsaicin patch. Participants will be monitored for tolerance and efficacy through regular assessments and phone calls from the investigational team. Data will be collected on pain levels and treatment responses at various intervals following the application of the patch. The study aims to validate the use of this treatment in a pediatric population.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are children and teenagers under 18 years old with chronic localized neuropathic pain who have been validated for capsaicin 8% patch treatment.

Not a fit: Patients who have previously been treated with the capsaicin 8% patch in the same body area or those unwilling to participate will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide an effective pain management option for children suffering from chronic neuropathic pain.

How similar studies have performed: While the use of capsaicin patches has been studied in adults, this specific application in a pediatric population is novel and has not been extensively tested.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* chronic localized neuropathic pain
* capsaicin 8% patch treatment indication validated in a pediatric chronic pain center
* agreement for participation by child and parents

Exclusion Criteria:

* already treated with capsaicin 8% patch in the same body area
* already treated in the same study in an other investigation center
* non willing to participate or parents not willing participation to the study

Where this trial is running

Angers, France and 19 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Neuropathic PainChronic PainPediatricCapsaicin
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.