Venlafaxine for chronic low back pain
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether venlafaxine, a medication usually used for mood, can help reduce chronic low back pain in people who do not have depression or other serious health issues. If you have had moderate to severe back pain for over 3 months with no known cause, you may be able to join.
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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 specific injury or disease.
- Your pain is at least moderate (score 3 or higher on a 0-10 scale).
- You have never been diagnosed with depression or taken antidepressant medication.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy during the study.
- You are not currently taking strong painkillers called opioids.
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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