Intravenous Lidocaine for Fibromyalgia

Summary

The effect of intravenous lidocaine infusion on manifestations of fibromyalgia manifestations were recorded before and 4 weeks after treatment. Pain intensity was rated on a numerical scale.The combination of 240 mg intravenous lidocaine (once a week) and 25 mg amitriptyline for 4 weeks did not modify pain intensity or manifestations in patients with fibromyalgia.

Timeline

Start

2005-02

Primary completion

2007-10

Completion

2007-12

Drugs

Indications