Primary study · included by 1 review

Evaluation of a Protocol For Topical Application of Capsaicine Gel 0.025 % in the Management of Burning Mouth Syndrome Correlating its Impact on Quality of Life

Ricken 2021 · Ricken Carla Militão, Péder Silvia Natalia Souza de, Kamikawa Daniela Suemi, et al. · International journal of odontostomatology · 2021

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Capsaicin for Orofacial Pain Management: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Non-Cochrane · intervention · 2026 · cited as Ricken 2021 · Figures 8 to 13; Supplementary File S5; reference list
Outcome this study informsPooled effectEvidenceCertainty
Orofacial pain intensity (VAS 0 to 10)
Capsaicin (topical 0.025% or 0.05% cream/gel, 8% patch) vs Pre-treatment baseline (same patients; uncontrolled single-arm studies) · End of treatment (final assessment)
MD -6.39 [-7.40, -5.38]3 studies · 26 participantsLow
Orofacial pain intensity (VAS 0 to 10)
Capsaicin (topical 0.025% or 0.05% cream/gel, 8% patch) vs Pre-treatment baseline (same patients; uncontrolled single-arm studies) · 12 weeks
MD -6.10 [-7.49, -4.71]2 studies · 14 participantsGRADE not reported

Also linked to PM42653103-P4-O2, which does not match a current question in this review.

1 including review in total.