Could gabapentin or oxcarbazepine ease chronic nerve pain in kids?
NCT ID NCT02219373
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two drugs, gabapentin and oxcarbazepine, for treating chronic nerve pain in children aged 8 to 18. Sixty participants will receive one drug or the other in a blinded fashion, with the option to switch if pain doesn't improve. The goal is to see which drug reduces pain more effectively and is better tolerated.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Gabapentin and Oxcarbazepine
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this trial could show that gabapentin or oxcarbazepine effectively reduces chronic nerve pain in children, offering a treatment option where few exist.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study with only 60 participants. It may not prove which drug works best, and side effects like drowsiness or headaches could limit use.
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Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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