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Ibuprofen Plus Metaxolone, Tizanidine, or Baclofen for Low Back Pain: A Randomized Trial
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Metaxalone, Tizanidine, and 3 other interventions for Low Back Pain. Completed, enrolled 320 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This is a randomized study, based in emergency departments, in which the investigators determine the utility of adding various skeletal muscle relaxants to standard therapy, which consists of ibuprofen and an educational session. Patients will be enrolled at the time of an emergency visit and followed for three months to determine outcomes.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Metaxalone 400-800mg
Tizanidine 2-4mg
Baclofen 10-20mg
Ibuprofen
Research personnel will provide each patient with a 15-minute educational intervention. This will be based on NIAMS's Handout on Health: Back Pain information webpage (available at http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health\_Info/Back\_Pain/default.asp) Research personnel will review each section of the information sheet with the patient and elicit questions.