Analgesic Efficacy of Duloxetine in Patients Undergoing Lumbar Discectomy
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Unknown status
Trial end date:
2019-12-25
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Summary
Duloxetine is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor primarily used for treatment of
major depression and anxiety. Duloxetine also has been used in the treatment of chronic pain
conditions, such as osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal pain. There are few studies examining
its effect for acute pain. The objective of this study is to evaluate the analgesic effect of
duloxetine for patients undergoing lumbar discectomy.