Clinical Trial: Osteoporotic Fracture and Lidocaine Plaster 5% for Neuropathic Pain preventioN

U.S., July 9 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07691359) titled 'Osteoporotic Fracture and Lidocaine Plaster 5% for Neuropathic Pain preventioN' on July 02.

Brief Summary: Osteoporotic vertebral fractures may lead to chronic pain with a neuropathic component, which is often underdiagnosed and undertreated in older adults. This proof-of-concept randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate whether early application of a 5% lidocaine plaster can prevent the development of neuropathic pain following an osteoporotic vertebral fracture. Participants will be randomized in a 2:1 ratio to receive either a daily 5% lidocaine plaster plus standard care or standard care alone for 2 months. The primary outcome...