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Randomized Study of L-Baclofen in Patients with Refractory Trigeminal Neuralgia
This study is currently recruiting patients.
Sponsored by: | FDA Office of Orphan Products Development University of Pittsburgh
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Information provided by: | FDA Office of Orphan Products Development |
Purpose
OBJECTIVES: I. Evaluate the efficacy of L-baclofen in patients with refractory trigeminal neuralgia. II. Evaluate the safety and tolerance of L-baclofen in these patients.
Condition | Treatment or Intervention |
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Trigeminal Neuralgia |
Drug: L-baclofen |
MedlinePlus related topics: Trigeminal Neuralgia
Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Treatment, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Control, Parallel Assignment, Efficacy Study
Expected Total Enrollment: 30
Study start: June 1998
PROTOCOL OUTLINE: This is a randomized, double blind, placebo controlled, parallel study. Patients are randomized to receive either L-baclofen or placebo orally at increasing daily doses for 1 week. Patients then continue to receive the maximum dosage acceptable for a 1 week maintenance period. Patients, thereafter, may enroll in a long term open label study with L-baclofen. Patients are followed at 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months.
Eligibility
Ages Eligible for Study: 18 Years - 80 Years, Genders Eligible for Study: Both
Criteria
Location and Contact Information
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