New hope for spinal cord injury pain: brivaracetam tested in pilot trial

NCT ID NCT04379011

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study tested whether the drug brivaracetam can reduce severe nerve pain in people with chronic spinal cord injury. 24 participants received either the drug or a placebo for 3 months. The goal was to see if the drug is feasible and helps with pain and quality of life.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Swedish Hospital

    Englewood, Colorado, 80113, United States

  • University of Minnesota School of Medicine

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States

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