Status:

COMPLETED

Neuropathic Pain Assessment Comparing Pregabalin and Paroxetine in Management of MS-induced Neuropathic Pain

Lead Sponsor:

University of Manitoba

Conditions:

Neuropathic Pain

Multiple Sclerosis

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

This is a comparative drug trial involving patients with clinically definite Multiple Sclerosis and documented neuropathic pain. Patients will be randomized to receive treatment with either paroxetine...

Detailed Description

General Objective: To determine the effectiveness of drug treatment in the management of MS-induced neuropathic pain. Specific Objectives: * Comparatively assess the effectiveness and safety profil...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • • Patients presenting with symptoms of neuropathic pain as determined by clinician, with a minimum VAS pain score of 40mm as determined by a baseline score (0mm = no pain, 100mm = worst pain).
  • Male and female patients between the ages of 18 and 65 years old.
  • Clinically definite multiple sclerosis as defined by clinical history review, neurological examination and positive MRI.
  • EDSS scores of \< 6.0.
  • No known hypersensitivity to the study medications.
  • Negative serum pregnancy test for all female patients of childbearing age; not currently breastfeeding.
  • Not currently treated with pregabalin, gabapentin, paroxetine or another SSRI.
  • No previous treatment failures with pregabalin or paroxetine.
  • Baseline creatinine clearance (Clcr) of \> 50mL/min.
  • No significant hepatic insufficiency.
  • If on other pain medications, must be on stable dose for at least 6 months and other medications must not elicit significant drug-drug interactions with study medications.

Exclusion

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Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 1 2006

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

July 1 2012

Estimated Enrollment :

75 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00291148

Start Date

March 1 2006

End Date

July 1 2012

Last Update

July 27 2012

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Multiple Sclerosis Clinic, Health Sciences Centre

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3T 2N2