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An Open-label Trial of Milnacipran for the Treatment of Pain in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) in Older Adults
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Milnacipran for Rheumatoid Arthritis. Completed, enrolled 18 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of milnacipran for the treatment of pain in rheumatoid arthritis in older adults.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
All subjects will be free of antidepressant medications or opiates, or any other medications used to treat pain for at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of dose titration. Patients will be allowed to escalate up to 100 mg a day: Day 1: 12.5 mg once a day; Days 2-3: 25 mg/day (12.5 mg twice daily); Days 4-7: 50 mg/day (25 mg twice daily); After Day 7: 100 mg/day (50 mg twice daily). The stable-dose phase will be a 10-week period during which patients will take medications at the final dose achieved (either 100 mg per day in divided doses, or the maximum tolerated dose of less than 100 mg per day).