Venlafaxine for chronic non-specific low back pain
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Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether the antidepressant venlafaxine can help reduce chronic low back pain that has no clear physical cause. If you've had this type of pain for over 3 months and are not depressed, you may be eligible.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have had low back pain for more than 3 months that is not caused by a known condition like a fracture, infection, or arthritis.
- Your pain is at least moderate, rated 3 or higher on a 0–10 scale.
- You have never been diagnosed with depression and have not taken antidepressant medication.
- You are not currently taking opioid painkillers.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy during the study, and you have no allergy to venlafaxine.
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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