D-cycloserine for the Treatment of Chronic, Refractory Low Back Pain

NCT03535688 · Status: TERMINATED · Phase: PHASE2 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 203

Last updated 2026-05-04

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of D-cycloserine versus placebo in relieving the signs and symptoms of patients with chronic lower back pain.

Conditions

  • Low Back Pain
  • Pain

Interventions

DRUG

D-cycloserine

200 mg twice daily

DRUG

Placebo

twice daily

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Thomas J. Schnitzer, MD, PhD · Northwestern University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2018-03-30
Primary Completion
2024-02-07
Completion
2024-02-07
FDA Drug
Yes

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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