RecruitingPhase 2NCT05799391

RCT for the Efficacy of Soothing Cream Jel in Improving Upper Limb Pain and Motion

Efficacy of Soothing Cream Jel in Improving the Range of Motion and Chronic Pain at Shoulder and Elbow: A Double-blinded, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Sponsor

Chinese University of Hong Kong

Enrollment

70 participants

Start Date

Jul 10, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Upper Extremity Problem

Summary

This is a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial. This trial is used to evaluate the efficacy of soothing cream jel on chronic upper limb pain and the range of motion.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 60 Years

Inclusion Criteria5

Age 18-60;
Participates in regular physical activity, at least once a week for 30 minutes;
Chronic pain in the shoulder or elbow longer than 3 months;
items Numeric pain rating scale ≥4; and
Willing to provide written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria9

The patient had received previous physiotherapy, acupuncture, Tui Na massage, or bone-setting treatment for distal upper limb pain within the past 2 weeks;
The pain was due to a fracture or known complex regional pain syndrome.
History of upper limb surgery;
Known severe medical conditions (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, cardiac, renal, hepatic, hematological diseases, vertigo, seizure, infection, malignancy, neurological impairment);
Concomitant drugs of NSAIDs, any kind of painkillers, or anti-inflammatory drugs 15 days prior to randomization;
Known impaired hematological profile and liver / renal function;
Known allergic history to any topical cream;
Known pregnant or lactating; or
Unable to complete questionnaires

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