Treatment for Chronic Pain in Patients With Advanced Cancer
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2009-02-10
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
RATIONALE: Different drug formulations and combinations of drugs may help patients with
chronic pain live more comfortably. It is not yet known which regimen is most effective for
chronic pain.
PURPOSE: Randomized phase III trial to compare the effectiveness of different morphine
formulations with or without dextromethorphan in treating chronic pain in patients who have
advanced cancer.