Can a cough medicine ease nerve pain after spinal injury?

NCT ID NCT01435798

First seen Jan 02, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 22 times

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 changes in pain intensity and satisfaction with treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Translational Pain Research, Brigham and Women's Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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