Discontinuation Study of the Durability of Effect of Milnacipran for the Treatment of Fibromyalgia

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the durability of effect of milnacipran for the treatment of fibromyalgia in patients receiving long-term milnacipran treatment and to characterize the effects of milnacipran on multiple symptoms of fibromyalgia, as demonstrated by changes in symptoms following the discontinuation of milnacipran.

Timeline

Start

2009-11

Primary completion

2010-05

Completion

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Publications

• Clauw DJ, Mease PJ, Palmer RH, Trugman JM, Wang Y. Continuing efficacy of milnacipran following long-term treatment in fibromyalgia: a randomized trial. Arthritis Res Ther. 2013 Aug 16;15(4):R88. doi: 10.1186/ar4268.

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