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Chest Pain Perception and Capsaicin Sensitivity in Patients With Acute Cardiac Ischemia
The purpose of this study is to determine whether there is a positive correlation between the ability to sense chest pain in the context of myocardial ischemia and the ability to sense discomfort associated with the topical application of the TRPV1 agonist capsaicin (the active ingredient on hot chili peppers).
Details
| Lead sponsor | Bassett Healthcare |
|---|---|
| Phase | NA |
| Status | COMPLETED |
| Enrolment | 22 |
| Start date | 2013-10 |
| Completion | 2015-08 |
Conditions
- Chest Pain
Interventions
- Capsaicin
Primary outcomes
- Capsaicin Sensitivity — 30 minutes
Each patient will be asked to rate their discomfort at the application site based on a 10 point numerical rating scale for cutaneous discomfort, ranging from 0 ("no discomfort") to 10 ("the worst discomfort imaginable")
Countries
United States