UnknownPhase 2

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

Hong Kong70 participantsStarted 2023-07-10

Plain-language 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.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 60 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. 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;
✓. 11-items Numeric pain rating scale ≥4; and
✓. Willing to provide written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

✕. 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

What they're measuring

Change of the range of motion

Timeframe: From baseline to week 2

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05799391

SponsorChinese University of Hong Kong

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-01

Contact for this trial

Cho Wing Lo

35053476 louislo@cuhk.edu.hk

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