Table 5.
Cholecystokinin Antagonists
| Study | Investigated Drugs (N) | Sample | Opioid | Pain outcomes | Duration | Findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCleane et al., 1998 | Proglumide 400mg, Placebo, (Within-subject, N=24) | Individuals with chronic neuropathic pain on LTOT. | Sustained-release morphine (MST) | Pain (VAS) and mobility scores. | Treatment: 2 weeks. Placebo:2 weeks. |
Proglumide caused a small reduction in VAS scores compared to the placebo. Small increase in VAS scores among patients changing from proglumide to placebo. |
LTOT: Long-Term Opioid Therapy. VAS: Visual Analog Scales.