The patch used as placebo was most likely made for the study.
I don't expect it to be available, yet. Often studies are done this way and the patches have to be exactly the same in appearance in order for the study to be properly blinded.
Here is the study abstract:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19821411
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...a single application of a high dose (8%) patch may provide a degree of pain relief to some patients with painful neuropathic conditions. Local skin irritation, which is often mild and transient but may lead to withdrawal, is common. Systemic adverse effects are rare. Estimates of benefit and harm are not robust due to limited amounts of data for different neuropathic conditions and inconsistent outcome definition.
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So this is what we are discussing. It doesn't work for all. And remains unpredictable.
Let us all know how you do in any case. Remember, this does not change the cause of your pain. It is palliative only. If your pain is being generated in your back and not the feet, then placing patches on the feet may not work consistently. You may have to use them on your back in that case.
Good luck.
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