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NCT Number: NCT01007747

EPT 100: Geranium Oil for the Relief of Neuropathic Pain

The purpose of this study is to determine if Geranium oil will relieve a variety of neuropathic pain and some pain relief will last more than 48 hours.

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Key information

Conditions

Neuropathic Pain Nervous System Diseases Neuralgia Neurologic Manifestations Neuromuscular Diseases Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Peripheral Nervous System Diseases Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Pennington Biomedical Research Center

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70808, United States

About this study

EPT 100 study is designed to identify the percentage of people who experience neuropathic pain relief from topical geranium oil from Reunion Island, determine which neuropathic pain conditions respond best and define the time course of the pain relief.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • 18 years of age or oler
  • Neuralgia or neuropathy with daily pain
  • At least moderate intensity pain
  • Signed informed consent

Exclusion criteria

  • Pregnant or nursing
  • Known allergies to geranium oil or geranium oil fractions

Treatment and study plan

Geranium oil

Other

Daily topical application over neuropathic pain

Primary outcomes

  1. Pain relief

    Time frame: 3 times in 30 to 60 minutes post-application

Secondary outcomes

  1. Response to therapy at 30 to 60 minutes, they will be asked to apply the oil to painful area daily

    Time frame: Daily over 1 week

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Pennington Biomedical Research Center

Other

Registry information

Acronym: Geranium Oil

Important dates

Study start
2008
Primary completion
2011
Study completion
2011
First posted
Nov 4, 2009
Registry last updated
Dec 18, 2015

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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