Treating Central Neuropathic Pain With Low Dose Naltrexone for People With Spinal Cord Injury (NCT06723561) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingPhase 2
Treating Central Neuropathic Pain With Low Dose Naltrexone for People With Spinal Cord Injury
United States10 participantsStarted 2025-02-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to find out how well low dose naltrexone works for people with pain due to spinal cord injury. The main questions it aims to answer are: will low dose naltrexone reduce pain, and increase the quality of life for people with central neuropathic pain due to spinal cord injury.
Hypothesis 1: LDN will decrease the severity of CNP in adult patients with SCI as measured by the Neuropathic Pain Scale (NPS) Hypothesis 2: LDN will improve quality of life of patients with SCI as measured by various validated clinical tools
There is no comparison group. This study is being completed to give investigators more information for how to best run a larger clinical trial.
Participants will be asked to take an oral dose of 4.5mg of naltrexone, daily, for 12 weeks.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
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Inclusion criteria
. Presence of a traumatic cervical or thoracic spinal cord injury
. Age ≥18
. \>6 months from time of injury
. Central neuropathic pain related to SCI, based on evaluation of a Physical Medicine \& Rehabilitation Physician
. DN4 questionnaire ≥ 4
. English speaking
Exclusion criteria
. Adjustment in pain medications within the previous month
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Evaluate LDN in the treatment of CNP after SCI
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 12 weeks