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Amitriptyline and chronic low-back pain. A randomized double-blind crossover study.

H Pheasant, A Bursk, J Goldfarb

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    |July 1, 1983
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    Antidepressant medication, specifically amitriptyline, significantly reduced analgesic use in chronic low-back pain patients. While affect improved, activity levels did not change, and MMPI profiles may predict patient compliance.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pain Management
    • Psychopharmacology
    • Clinical Research

    Background:

    • Chronic low-back pain significantly impacts patient quality of life.
    • The role of psychotropic medications in managing chronic pain is an area of ongoing research.
    • Understanding patient adherence to study protocols is crucial for reliable results.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of amitriptyline in managing chronic low-back pain.
    • To assess the impact of amitriptyline on pain medication usage and patient affect.
    • To identify potential predictors of study compliance in chronic pain patients.

    Main Methods:

    • A randomized, blind, crossover study design was employed.
    • Participants included patients suffering from chronic low-back pain.

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  • The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) was used to assess psychological profiles.

    • Main Results:

    • A 46% reduction in analgesic use was observed with amitriptyline compared to placebo (P < 0.005).
    • Patients reported improved affect but no significant changes in activity levels.
    • Noncompliant patients showed distinct MMPI profiles (elevated F, Pd, Pt, Mf scales).

    Conclusions:

    • Amitriptyline is effective in reducing analgesic requirements for chronic low-back pain.
    • Psychological factors, as indicated by MMPI, may influence patient adherence in clinical trials.
    • Further research is warranted to explore the utility of MMPI in predicting compliance.