PainNCT01777087
Functional Brain Imaging of Pain Phenotype and Genotype
A study testing gauze soaked with capsaicin in people with Pain, run by University of Pittsburgh at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
This study has two purposes: first, to locate and identify the "brain activation" (the areas of the brain) which respond to pain; and second, to look at how brain activation is influenced by a person's genetics (the traits they inherited from their parents). Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 50 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Pain
- What is being tested?
- gauze soaked with capsaicin
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 15 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Jan 2013to Mar 2016
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 50 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Age 18 to 50
- Right-handed
- Male or female
- Healthy individuals not taking any medication.
Who cannot join
- Pregnancy
- Diagnosed with any treated or untreated medical or neurological conditions
- Using any prescription drugs, including antidepressants, pain medications, sedative medications, blood pressure medications, seizure medications, or antipsychotics. Oral contraceptives are permitted
- Using any over-the-counter medications including aspirin, Tylenol, or herbal supplements
- Using any illicit substances
- Contraindications to magnetic resonance imaging.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213
About this study
Official title: Brain Imaging of Pain Phenotype and Genotype With Novel Scanning Techniques
This study has two purposes: first, to locate and identify the "brain activation" (the areas of the brain) which respond to pain; and second, to look at how brain activation is influenced by a person's genetics (the traits they inherited from their parents). A Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner will be used to gather pictures of the brain (similar to an x-ray, but based on different scientific principles) that will be used to determine which areas are active. The hypothesis is that the variation in brain activity between people can be partially explained by genetic differences. This study consists of an two pain tasks applied during a one time visit to the MRI suite. There are no followup visits.
- Conditions
- Pain
- Being tested
- gauze soaked with capsaicin
- Keywords
- Pain, Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Medical subject headings
- Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
gauze soaked with capsaicinOther
This is a basic science study determining the brain activation that results from painful stimulation. All subjects will have the same painful stimulations and brain images collected.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Healthy normal volunteers | Experimental | Healthy normal volunteers Receives: Other: gauze soaked with capsaicin |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Areas of brain activity from a transcutaneous painful stimulation
A nerve stimulator will be turned on at the level that causes you to report 7/10 pain for 30 seconds, followed by a 30 second period of rest. This will be repeated four times. The areas of brain activity are determined at the end of the 1 hour scanning session by analyzing the brain images. There are no additional followup or long term outcomes.
Measured: At the conclusion of the 1 hour scanning session; Visit one
Areas of brain activity from a 45 minutes Capsaicin cream application
The painful stimulation will now be caused by placing a piece of gauze soaked with capsaicin, the active ingredients in chili peppers, on the subject's right arm. The areas of brain activity are determined at the end of the 1 hour scanning session by analyzing the brain images. There are no additional followup or long term outcomes.
Measured: At the conclusion of the 1 hour scanning session; Visit 1
Secondary outcomes (1)
Pain phenotyping
Subjects will report their pain at least every 3 minutes during the cream application. The subject's pain phenotype will be determined from this response.
Measured: After the 45 minute Capsaicin cream application; Visit 1
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted28 Jan 2013 (estimated)
- Study startJan 2013
- Primary completionMar 2016
- Study completionMar 2016
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of PittsburghThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 15 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Jim Ibinson, University of Pittsburgh
- Investigators
- James W Ibinson, MD, PhD, Principal investigator, University of Pittsburgh
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01777087
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- PRO12050474
- Status last verified
- May 2018
- First submitted
- 10 Jan 2013
- Last updated
- 2 May 2018
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Publications
Balaban CD, McBurney DH, Affeltranger MA. Three distinct categories of time course of pain produced by oral capsaicin. J Pain. 2005 May;6(5):315-22. doi: 10.1016/j.jpain.2005.01.346.
PubMed 15890633Campbell CM, Edwards RR, Carmona C, Uhart M, Wand G, Carteret A, Kim YK, Frost J, Campbell JN. Polymorphisms in the GTP cyclohydrolase gene (GCH1) are associated with ratings of capsaicin pain. Pain. 2009 Jan;141(1-2):114-8. doi: 10.1016/j.pain.2008.10.023. Epub 2008 Dec 9.
PubMed 19081190
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 May 2018. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Brain Imaging of Pain Phenotype and Genotype With Novel Scanning Techniques
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01777087
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- PRO12050474
- Conditions
- Pain
- Keywords
- Pain, Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 15 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of PittsburghUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Jan 2013
- Primary completion
- Mar 2016 (actual)
- Study completion
- Mar 2016 (actual)
- First posted
- 28 Jan 2013 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study has two purposes: first, to locate and identify the "brain activation" (the areas of the brain) which respond to pain; and second, to look at how brain activation is influenced by a person's genetics (the traits they inherited from their parents). A Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner will be used to gather pictures of the brain (similar to an x-ray, but based on different scientific principles) that will be used to determine which areas are active. The hypothesis is that the variation in brain activity between people can be partially explained by genetic differences. This study consists of an two pain tasks applied during a one time visit to the MRI suite. There are no followup visits.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Healthy normal volunteers | Experimental | Other: gauze soaked with capsaicinHealthy normal volunteers |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 50 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Age 18 to 50
- Right-handed
- Male or female
- Healthy individuals not taking any medication.
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Pregnancy
- Diagnosed with any treated or untreated medical or neurological conditions
- Using any prescription drugs, including antidepressants, pain medications, sedative medications, blood pressure medications, seizure medications, or antipsychotics. Oral contraceptives are permitted
- Using any over-the-counter medications including aspirin, Tylenol, or herbal supplements
- Using any illicit substances
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| gauze soaked with capsaicinThis is a basic science study determining the brain activation that results from painful stimulation. All subjects will have the same painful stimulations and brain images collected. | Other | Healthy normal volunteers |
Primary outcome
Areas of brain activity from a transcutaneous painful stimulation
Time frame: At the conclusion of the 1 hour scanning session; Visit one
A nerve stimulator will be turned on at the level that causes you to report 7/10 pain for 30 seconds, followed by a 30 second period of rest. This will be repeated four times. The areas of brain activity are determined at the end of the 1 hour scanning session by analyzing the brain images. There are no additional followup or long term outcomes.
Areas of brain activity from a 45 minutes Capsaicin cream application
Time frame: At the conclusion of the 1 hour scanning session; Visit 1
The painful stimulation will now be caused by placing a piece of gauze soaked with capsaicin, the active ingredients in chili peppers, on the subject's right arm. The areas of brain activity are determined at the end of the 1 hour scanning session by analyzing the brain images. There are no additional followup or long term outcomes.
1 secondary outcome
Pain phenotyping
Time frame: After the 45 minute Capsaicin cream application; Visit 1
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 2 May 2018.
- Background: PubMed 15890633Balaban CD, McBurney DH, Affeltranger MA. Three distinct categories of time course of pain produced by oral capsaicin. J Pain. 2005 May;6(5):315-22. doi: 10.1016/j.jpain.2005.01.346.
- Background: PubMed 19081190Campbell CM, Edwards RR, Carmona C, Uhart M, Wand G, Carteret A, Kim YK, Frost J, Campbell JN. Polymorphisms in the GTP cyclohydrolase gene (GCH1) are associated with ratings of capsaicin pain. Pain. 2009 Jan;141(1-2):114-8. doi: 10.1016/j.pain.2008.10.023. Epub 2008 Dec 9.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
James W Ibinson, MD, PhD principal investigator
University of Pittsburgh
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing gauze soaked with capsaicin in people with Pain, run by University of Pittsburgh at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 May 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Areas of brain activity from a transcutaneous painful stimulation (time frame: At the conclusion of the 1 hour scanning session; Visit one). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01777087, which also lists 2 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 2 May 2018.