Cough syrup tested as potential pain reliever for spinal injury patients
NCT ID NCT01435798
Summary
This study tested whether dextromethorphan, an ingredient found in some cough medicines, could reduce chronic nerve pain in people with spinal cord injuries. Twenty-six adults with this type of pain tried different doses of the drug and a placebo to see which worked best. The goal was to find a safe and effective dose to help manage this difficult-to-treat pain.
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Translational Pain Research, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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