Which pill works better for chronic pain? study pits two drugs Head-to-Head
NCT ID NCT03548454
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared two antidepressant medications, duloxetine and desipramine, to see which one reduces pain better in people with chronic pain. About 86 adults with pain lasting more than 3 months took one of the two drugs for six months. The main goal was to see how many people had at least a 30% drop in pain intensity.
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Stanford Pain Management Center
Redwood City, California, 94063, United States
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