Compare two medicines for long-term pain in real life
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of medicines—anti-convulsants and anti-depressants—for people with persistent pain lasting more than 3 months. It aims to find out which option works better in everyday care and for which patients.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old
- Your pain has lasted more than 3 months
- Your pain specialist thinks an anti-convulsant or an anti-depressant could be used to treat your pain
- Your doctor feels there isn’t a clear “best choice” between those two medicine types for you
- You are willing to take part in the study (you do not refuse)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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