Could a blood pressure drug make painkillers work better?
NCT ID NCT01681264
First seen Nov 06, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study looked at whether adding guanfacine (a blood pressure medicine) to morphine could reduce pain sensitivity in people with chronic neck or back pain. Researchers planned to enroll 137 adults who had not taken opioids recently. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.
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Center for Translational Pain Research
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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