ow Dose Naltrexone in Fibromyalgia - A randomised controlled cross-over trial
- Conditions
- fibromyalgiaOther - Conditions of unknown or disputed aetiology (such as chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis)
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12623000172606
- Lead Sponsor
- Metro South Hospital and Health service
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- ot yet recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 90
a)at least 18 years old;
b)diagnosis of FMS according to ACR 2011 criteria by a pain specialist or rheumatologist
c)oral morphine equivalent daily dose (OMEDD) less than 60mg;
d)provision of written informed consent;
e)able to complete questionnaires.
f)current treatment with naltrexone;
g)severe medical or psychiatric illness likely to limit life or participation in trial;
h)pregnant or planning pregnancy during study period;
i)known allergy to naltrexone or naloxone;
j)currently participating in other clinical trials.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method evel of pain severity as measured by Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire, Revised (FIQR) (Symptoms Domain, Question 1): average pain intensity during the last 7 days on an 11- point rating scale (ranging from 0 = no pain” to 10 = unbearable pain”).[Outcomes will be measured at Visit 1 Commencement, Visit 2 (halfway: 6 weeks after commencement) and Visit 3 (Primary timepoints: 12 weeks after commencement) . ]
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method