Overview
The Role of Arnica on Muscle Pain Following Eccentric Exercise
Status:
Completed
Completed
Trial end date:
2008-09-01
2008-09-01
Target enrollment:
0
0
Participant gender:
All
All
Summary
Arnica in a topical gel formulation will be compared to a placebo to determine whether it decreases muscle soreness following leg exercise when applied to the legs.Phase:
Phase 1Accepts Healthy Volunteers?
Accepts Healthy VolunteersDetails
Lead Sponsor:
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:- age 18 or older
- two fully functional legs
Exclusion Criteria:
- allergy or sensitivity to the ester family
- open wound or inflammatory condition on legs
- chronic or acute leg pain
- neuropathy involving one or both legs