Could a tiny dose of naltrexone ease spinal cord injury pain?

NCT ID NCT06723561

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This small pilot study is testing whether a daily low dose of naltrexone (4.5 mg) can reduce central neuropathic pain and improve quality of life in people with traumatic spinal cord injury. Ten adults with chronic pain will take the drug for 12 weeks, with no comparison group. The results will help plan a larger, more definitive trial.

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Locations

  • Medical College of Wisconsin

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States

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