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This study is an evaluation of the analgesic effect of magnesium associated with morphine in patients with cancer pain.
The study is prospective, randomized, double-blind. The patients will be allocated into two groups. After approval by the Ethics Committee and signed informed consent, 40 patients, aged > 18 years of both genders with cancer pain, will be studied.
The patients in group 1 (n = 20) will receive a dose of magnesium sulfate (65 mg) po twice daily. Patients in Group 2 (n = 20) will receive placebo twice a day. The Mg and placebo capsules are identical. Everyone will receive morphine as needed.
Will be recorded: tumor location, factors which worsen the pain, quality of pain. Pain intensity will be assessed by numerical scale from zero to 10 at T0 (first visit) and after 1, 2, 3. and 4wk.
The patient will note the intensity of pain and side effects at home. Functional performance assessment will bes done by the Karnofsky Performance Status Scale. Quality of life will be assessed by the QLQ-c30.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnesiun, pain relief, sugar pills | Other | Magnesiun 75mg po each 12h pain relief Sugar pills po each 12h |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnesiun | Drug | 75mg pills; each 12h; 12wk |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Pain relief | 12 wk |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Morphine dose | 12 wk |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Rioko K Sakata, MD, PhD | Universidade Federal de São Paulo | Study Director |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Universidade Federal de São Paulo | São Paulo | São Paulo | 04023062 | Brazil |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D000072716 | Cancer Pain |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D010146 | Pain |
| D009461 | Neurologic Manifestations |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| C000723621 | GluN2C-2D antagonist UBP145 |
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