Can a cough medicine ease nerve pain after spinal cord injury?
NCT ID NCT01435798
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested three doses of dextromethorphan (a common cough medicine) against a placebo to see if it could reduce nerve pain in people with spinal cord injuries. 26 adults with chronic central neuropathic pain took part. The goal was to measure pain relief and satisfaction with treatment.
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Translational Pain Research, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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