Acute Effect of Topical Menthol on Neck Pain

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

TERMINATED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

20 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2016-01-31

Study Completion Date

2018-06-30

Brief Summary

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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.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Musculoskeletal Disorders

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

CROSSOVER

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

QUADRUPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Placebo

Topical gel containing a menthol scent, but no active menthol

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo

Intervention Type OTHER

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

Biofreeze

Biofreeze topical gel containing 3.5% menthol

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Biofreeze

Intervention Type OTHER

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

Interventions

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Biofreeze

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

Intervention Type 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

Intervention Type OTHER

Other Intervention Names

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Topical analgesic

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* more than 30 days with neck pain during the last year
* frequent pain or discomfort, defined as at least 3 days per week
* pain intensity at least 4 on a scale of 0-10
* working at least 30 hours per week