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A randomized, blinded, comparator-controlled trial investigating a 28-day course of Lyrica in participants with knee osteoarthritis who exhibit neuropathic pain, compared with a 28-day course of acetaminophen.

Conditions
Osteoarthritis
Musculoskeletal - Osteoarthritis
Registration Number
ACTRN12613000840785
Lead Sponsor
Dr Robert Will
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ot yet recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
90
Inclusion Criteria

Unilateral diagnosis of knee OA greater than 6 months duration, according to the American College of Rheumatology clinical classification system (diagnosis performed by an experienced Rheumatologist (Dr Will) based on radiological & clinical presentation); Pain in the index knee greater than or equal to 4 out of 10 with an additional 1-1.5 out of 10 increase in pain on walking when withdrawn from their usual analgesic medication; No additional clinically significant joint involvement and otherwise in good health; American Rheumatology Association functional Class I, II or III; No recent arthroscopy, injections with glucocorticoid or hyaluronan in last 6 months to index knee; No plan for joint replacement surgery during the study period.

Exclusion Criteria

History of other systemic inflammatory conditions; neurological deficits (motor, cognitive or sensory); recent lower limb injury or surgery (< 6 months); history of other chronic pain disorders (eg fibromyalgia); skin allergies; history of allergic reaction to pregabalin / gabapentin / acetaminophen; ASA of IV; severe hepatic dysfunction (serum albumin <25g/l); congestive heart failure; chronic renal failure; pregnancy; breast feeding;
compromised creatinine clearance (<30mL/min); hereditary
problems with galactose metabolism; History of severe depression or currently on medication for depression or anxiety.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
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