CompletedPhase 1

The Role of Arnica on Muscle Pain Following Eccentric Exercise

United States55 participantsStarted 2007-08

Plain-language summary

Arnica in a topical gel formulation will be compared to a placebo to determine whether it decreases muscle soreness following leg exercise when applied to the legs.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * age 18 or older * two fully functional legs Exclusion Criteria: * allergy or sensitivity to the ester family * open wound or inflammatory condition on legs * chronic or acute leg pain * neuropathy involving one or both legs

What they're measuring

Muscle soreness

Timeframe: 24 - 72 hours

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00504010

SponsorThe University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2008-09

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