New combo drug shows promise for spinal cord pain
NCT ID NCT02218203
First seen Jan 08, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This study tested whether a combination of two drugs, dextromethorphan and lidocaine, can reduce nerve pain in people with spinal cord injuries. 26 adults received different doses of the drugs or a placebo to see which worked best. The goal was to find a better way to ease this type of chronic pain.
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Translational Pain Research, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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