Patients with similar clinical characteristics (i.e. the same pain syndrome) were grouped in pairs and then randomly assigned using a computer program to treatment with either placebo or tramadol.

Objective: To assess the efficacy, safety and impact on quality of life of tramadol in the treatment of neuropathic pain in patients with cancer. Methods: Patients with similar characteristics ...

Doctors welcomed the reduction in the use of tramadol ... if the side effects are worth the relief," she said. Tracey now facilitates a Versus Arthritis pain support group.