Randomized double ‐blind controlled study of bedtime low‐dose amitriptyline in chronic neck pain

ConclusionLow‐dose amitriptyline is effective for the management of idiopathic CNP with few side effects and high patients’ satisfaction. SignificanceThis randomized controlled trial is the first to show the effectiveness and tolerance of a medication, low‐dose amitriptyline, in managing idiopathic chronic neck pain and its related comorbidities. The optimal treatment of this condition was still controversial in the literature. It extends the indication of low‐dose amitriptyline to another chronic pain condition.
Source: European Journal of Pain - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research