This trial is enrolling individuals with traumatic spinal cord injuries (at least 3 months since injury) to test the effect of a drug (brivaracetam) on neuropathic pain. If included, participants will receive either: 1) 50mg brivaracetam twice a day for 2 weeks, followed by 50mg three times a day for 2 weeks, followed by 100mg twice a day for 48 days, as tolerated; or 2) placebo drug. Final pain testing will be performed after 3 months.
Traumatic
Type
Details
- Participants will receive either 1) 50mg brivaracetam twice a day for 2 weeks, followed by 50mg three times a day for 2 weeks, followed by 100mg twice a day for 48 days, as tolerated or 2) placebo drug.- - Final pain testing will be performed after 3 months.
Main benefits
Pain
Additional benefits
General health
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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Learn moreWings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.
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