Cancer pain study halted: paracetamol withdrawal tested in opioid users

NCT ID NCT05088876

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study looked at whether cancer patients who are already taking strong opioids (like morphine) still need paracetamol for pain control. Researchers planned to have 7 adults stop taking paracetamol to see if their pain got worse. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Inselspital, Bern University Hospital

    Bern, Switzerland

  • Kantonsspital Baden

    Baden, Switzerland

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