Tapentadol Versus Oxycodone - a Mechanism-based Treatment Approach in Neuropathic Pain

Summary

The purpose of this study is to elucidate whether the additional mechanism of analgesia, i.e. reuptake inhibition of norepinephrine, of tapentadol leads to a change in different pain signs and symptoms in comparison to oxycodone.

Timeline

Start

2011-10

Primary completion

2013-11

Completion

2013-11

Drugs

Indications