Pain Management in Osteoarthritis Using the Centrally Acting Analgesics Duloxetine and Pregabalin
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2016-07-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis worldwide. Specifically, osteoarthritis
of the hands affects millions of people and is a major cause of hand disability and pain.
Despite this, there are currently no treatments that delay or halt the development of
osteoarthritis. Pain is one of the major symptoms of osteoarthritis and pain management is an
important factor to consider in the treatment of this condition. Treatments for pain in
osteoarthritis consists of local injections, anti-inflammatory gels or painkillers such as
paracetamol. However, most people with osteoarthritis still have pain despite these
treatments.