Evaluation of Pregabalin in Idiopathic Small Fiber Neuropathy
Status:
Terminated
Trial end date:
2013-02-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Idiopathic Small Fiber Neuropathy (called SFN for short), is a condition where nerves that
sense pain have become damaged, and often painful. SFN pain is common, and it can affect
sleep, memory, health and overall quality of life.
Pregabalin is a drug commonly used to treat painful conditions, like nerve pain. It has been
available to doctors for many years, and many studies have been performed to evaluate its
effectiveness. In these studies, pregabalin has been shown to be very effective in the
treatment of nerve pain, with fewer side effects than many other medications currently
available. The purpose of the study is to determine if pregabalin relieves pain more
effectively than a pill containing no medication (called a placebo). The study will also
investigate any side effects as well as the effectiveness and safety of the medication.