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Pregabalin versus acetaminophen for a treatment of chronic neuropathic pain on extremities after cervical surgery: A prospective randomized, open-label preliminary study

Pregabalin versus acetaminophen for a treatment of chronic neuropathic pain on extremities after cervical surgery: A prospective randomized, open-label preliminary study - A prospective randomized study for chronic neuropathic pain after cervical surgery

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
JPRN
Registry ID
JPRN-UMIN000022408
Enrollment
60
Registered
2016-05-25
Start date
2011-09-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-29

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

CSM OPLL

Interventions

oral administration of pregabalin oral administration of acetaminophen

Sponsors

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1:surgery for cervical degeneration such as spondylosis, herniation, or ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament; 2:diagnosis of neuropathic pain and/or numbness of the upper and/or lower extremities lasting for at least 3 months after the operation; 3: Neuropathic Pain Screening Question-naire (painDETECT) score greater than or equal to 6 and visual analog scale (VAS) of neuropathic pain of the upper and/or lower extremities greater than 40mm;

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1: diagnosis of cancer pain; 2: history of neuronal blockage using a neuro-destructive agent within 6 months; 3: pain on the upper and/or lower extremities that are caused by a reason other than a spinal disorder; 4: significant motor deficits and/or bowel or bladder dysfunction; and 5: history of another spinal operation.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
JOA score, JOACMEQ, NDI, VAS for pain These items will be evaluated until 8 weeks after treatment.

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactTakashi Hirai

Tokyo Medical and Dental University Department of Orthopedic Surgery

hirai.orth@tmd.ac.jp03-5803-5279

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026