New drug mirogabalin takes on pregabalin in fibromyalgia pain showdown
NCT ID NCT07157852
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two drugs, pregabalin and mirogabalin, to see which works better for fibromyalgia pain. About 674 adults with moderate to severe fibromyalgia who haven't tried these medications will take one of the drugs for several weeks. The main goal is to see how many people get at least 50% pain relief, with a focus on finding a safer and more effective option.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- pregabalin and mirogabalin
- What this could lead to
- If this trial succeeds, it could show that mirogabalin is a more effective or safer option for managing fibromyalgia pain than the current standard drug pregabalin.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage comparison, not a large phase 3 trial. The drugs may only help a minority of patients, and side effects like dizziness or drowsiness are common. It's not a cure, just a potential improvement in symptom control.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Beijing, Beijing 100070
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