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There
is a need for a neuropathy treatment that could alleviate
pain effectively without providing a narcotic effect.
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Objective
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Capsaicin
is the spicy ingredient in chili peppers and has appeared
to demonstrate some efficacy in the relief of neuropathic
pain. This study looks at the pain reduction, safety
and tolerability of three different doses of capsaicin
using a patch delivery system.
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Volunteers
will be randomly assigned to one of three groups receiving
diferent levels of capsaicin.
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Inclusion
Criteria
(partial
list)
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•
HIV+ adult male or female 18 years or older
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A
diagnosis of painful HIV-associated neuropathy in
both feet
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Not
currently using any topical pain medications for
neuropathy
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Status
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Enrolling
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For
more information about participating in this study
in the Los Angeles area, please call 310.358.2429
or e-mail Corie Castro at
ccastro@aidsresearch.org
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We
encourage participation by women and people of color.
This
ad was reviewed and approved by the AIDS ReSearch Alliance
Institutional Review Board in October, 2003.
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