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methylphenidate and Pain

methylphenidate has been researched along with Pain in 28 studies

Methylphenidate: A central nervous system stimulant used most commonly in the treatment of ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER in children and for NARCOLEPSY. Its mechanisms appear to be similar to those of DEXTROAMPHETAMINE. The d-isomer of this drug is referred to as DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE.
methylphenidate : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of the two threo isomers of methyl phenyl(piperidin-2-yl)acetate. A central stimulant and indirect-acting sympathomimetic, is used (generally as the hydrochloride salt) in the treatment of hyperactivity disorders in children and for the treatment of narcolepsy.
methyl phenyl(piperidin-2-yl)acetate : A amino acid ester that is methyl phenylacetate in which one of the hydrogens alpha to the carbonyl group is replaced by a piperidin-2-yl group.

Pain: An unpleasant sensation induced by noxious stimuli which are detected by NERVE ENDINGS of NOCICEPTIVE NEURONS.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Although cumulative evidence suggests that dopamine is involved in pain processing, pain perception in ADHD subjects and the effect of dopamine agonists such as methylphenidate (MP, Ritalin) on it have rarely been studied."9.20Alterations in pain response are partially reversed by methylphenidate (Ritalin) in adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ( Demeter, N; Eisenberg, E; Pud, D; Treister, R, 2015)
"Twenty consecutive patients with cancer pain receiving a continuous subcutaneous infusion of narcotics were admitted to a double-blind, crossover trial designed to assess the effects of methylphenidate on neuropsychological functions."9.07Neuropsychological effects of methylphenidate in patients receiving a continuous infusion of narcotics for cancer pain. ( Bruera, E; Kuehn, N; Macmillan, K; Miller, MJ, 1992)
"Thirty-two patients with chronic pain due to advanced cancer were treated with methylphenidate (10 mg with breakfast and 5 mg with lunch) for 3 days, versus placebo, in a randomized, double-blind, cross-over study designed to evaluate the capacity of methylphenidate to potentiate the analgesic effect of narcotics and/or to decrease sedation induced by narcotics."9.06Methylphenidate associated with narcotics for the treatment of cancer pain. ( Brenneis, C; Bruera, E; Chadwick, S; Hanson, J; MacDonald, RN, 1987)
"Methylphenidate hydrochloride (MPH/Ritalin) is a stimulant used for off-label management of cancer-related fatigue and sedation; however, its use in pain treatment is still relatively rare."7.83The effect of combined treatment of opioids with methylphenidate on nociception in rats and pain in human. ( Fricová, J; Rokyta, R; Šlamberová, R; Yamamotová, A, 2016)
"Methylphenidate was tested in each patient using three treatment strategies: no medication, low dose (5 mg × 3) and normal dose (20 mg × 3) for 4 weeks using a randomized cross-over design."6.79Evaluation of dosage, safety and effects of methylphenidate on post-traumatic brain injury symptoms with a focus on mental fatigue and pain. ( Andréll, P; Johansson, B; Mannheimer, C; Odenstedt, J; Rönnbäck, L; Wentzel, AP, 2014)
"Methylphenidate is a central nervous system simulant that is used for management of opioid-induced sedation."5.40Evaluation of concomitant methylphenidate and opioid use in patients with pain. ( Atayee, RS; Best, BM; Jiang, JY; Ma, JD; Morello, CM, 2014)
" Although cumulative evidence suggests that dopamine is involved in pain processing, pain perception in ADHD subjects and the effect of dopamine agonists such as methylphenidate (MP, Ritalin) on it have rarely been studied."5.20Alterations in pain response are partially reversed by methylphenidate (Ritalin) in adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ( Demeter, N; Eisenberg, E; Pud, D; Treister, R, 2015)
" In the present study the effects of methylphenidate in two different dosages were assessed with regard to mental fatigue, pain and cognitive functions in persons who had suffered a traumatic brain injury."5.20Methylphenidate reduces mental fatigue and improves processing speed in persons suffered a traumatic brain injury. ( Andréll, P; Johansson, B; Mannheimer, C; Rönnbäck, L; Wentzel, AP, 2015)
"Twenty consecutive patients with cancer pain receiving a continuous subcutaneous infusion of narcotics were admitted to a double-blind, crossover trial designed to assess the effects of methylphenidate on neuropsychological functions."5.07Neuropsychological effects of methylphenidate in patients receiving a continuous infusion of narcotics for cancer pain. ( Bruera, E; Kuehn, N; Macmillan, K; Miller, MJ, 1992)
"Thirty-two patients with chronic pain due to advanced cancer were treated with methylphenidate (10 mg with breakfast and 5 mg with lunch) for 3 days, versus placebo, in a randomized, double-blind, cross-over study designed to evaluate the capacity of methylphenidate to potentiate the analgesic effect of narcotics and/or to decrease sedation induced by narcotics."5.06Methylphenidate associated with narcotics for the treatment of cancer pain. ( Brenneis, C; Bruera, E; Chadwick, S; Hanson, J; MacDonald, RN, 1987)
"Methylphenidate hydrochloride (MPH/Ritalin) is a stimulant used for off-label management of cancer-related fatigue and sedation; however, its use in pain treatment is still relatively rare."3.83The effect of combined treatment of opioids with methylphenidate on nociception in rats and pain in human. ( Fricová, J; Rokyta, R; Šlamberová, R; Yamamotová, A, 2016)
"Response to methylphenidate is associated with higher baseline fatigue but not with higher baseline depression or sedation."3.77Factors associated with response to methylphenidate in advanced cancer patients. ( Bruera, E; Chacko, R; Palmer, JL; Yennurajalingam, S, 2011)
"Methylphenidate was tested in each patient using three treatment strategies: no medication, low dose (5 mg × 3) and normal dose (20 mg × 3) for 4 weeks using a randomized cross-over design."2.79Evaluation of dosage, safety and effects of methylphenidate on post-traumatic brain injury symptoms with a focus on mental fatigue and pain. ( Andréll, P; Johansson, B; Mannheimer, C; Odenstedt, J; Rönnbäck, L; Wentzel, AP, 2014)
"Treatment with methylphenidate has been advocated in patients with traumatic brain injury and stroke, cancer patients, and those with human immunodeficiency virus infection."2.41Methylphenidate: its pharmacology and uses. ( Challman, TD; Lipsky, JJ, 2000)
"Methylphenidate is a central nervous system simulant that is used for management of opioid-induced sedation."1.40Evaluation of concomitant methylphenidate and opioid use in patients with pain. ( Atayee, RS; Best, BM; Jiang, JY; Ma, JD; Morello, CM, 2014)

Research

Studies (28)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-199011 (39.29)18.7374
1990's2 (7.14)18.2507
2000's3 (10.71)29.6817
2010's10 (35.71)24.3611
2020's2 (7.14)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Sifeddine, W1
Ba-M'hamed, S1
Landry, M1
Bennis, M1
Bruschettini, M1
Axelsson, I1
Karsten Juhl Jørgensen, K1
Lazenka, MF1
Freitas, KC1
Henck, S1
Negus, SS1
Pannett, M1
Goodall, K1
Bhutia, S1
Stray, LL1
Kristensen, Ø1
Lomeland, M1
Skorstad, M1
Stray, T1
Tønnessen, FE1
Treister, R1
Eisenberg, E1
Demeter, N1
Pud, D1
Johansson, B2
Wentzel, AP2
Andréll, P2
Odenstedt, J1
Mannheimer, C2
Rönnbäck, L2
Jiang, JY1
Best, BM1
Morello, CM1
Atayee, RS1
Ma, JD1
Yamamotová, A1
Fricová, J1
Rokyta, R1
Šlamberová, R1
Cyr, MC2
Morgan, MM2
Yennurajalingam, S1
Palmer, JL1
Chacko, R1
Bruera, E5
Ingram, SL1
Aicher, SA1
Westberg, J1
Gobel, BH1
Rosse, RB1
Licamele, WL1
Golinko, BE2
Tennant, FS1
O'Neill, WM1
Challman, TD1
Lipsky, JJ1
Miller, MJ1
Macmillan, K1
Kuehn, N1
Brenneis, C3
Paterson, AH2
MacDonald, RN3
Portenoy, RK1
Chadwick, S1
Hanson, J1
Korein, J1
Maccario, M1
Moggian, G2
Cervellati, I2
Tamburini, E2

Clinical Trials (3)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Methylphenidate Effect on Performing Humphrey Visual Fields[NCT02162381]32 participants (Actual)Interventional2014-06-30Completed
A Parallel-group, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study of Methylphenidate as an Add on Therapy for Mirtazapine in the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder in Cancer Patients Under Palliative Care[NCT01497548]Phase 3120 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2011-03-31Recruiting
Randomized Study Evaluating the Antiasthenic Effect of Methylphenidate (Ritalin) in Palliative Care in Cancer Patients[NCT00273741]Phase 339 participants (Actual)Interventional2007-01-31Terminated (stopped due to difficulty of recrutement)
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

3 reviews available for methylphenidate and Pain

ArticleYear
[Many sources of bias in medical research: experience from systematic reviews].
    Lakartidningen, 2023, 05-16, Volume: 120

    Topics: Adult; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Biomedical Research; Humans; Infant, Newborn;

2023
Accidental intra-arterial injection of methylphenidate into the radial artery.
    ANZ journal of surgery, 2019, Volume: 89, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Amputation, Surgical; Compartment Syndromes; Female; Fingers; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Infa

2019
Methylphenidate: its pharmacology and uses.
    Mayo Clinic proceedings, 2000, Volume: 75, Issue:7

    Topics: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Brain Injuries; Central Nervous System Stimulants; De

2000
Methylphenidate: its pharmacology and uses.
    Mayo Clinic proceedings, 2000, Volume: 75, Issue:7

    Topics: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Brain Injuries; Central Nervous System Stimulants; De

2000
Methylphenidate: its pharmacology and uses.
    Mayo Clinic proceedings, 2000, Volume: 75, Issue:7

    Topics: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Brain Injuries; Central Nervous System Stimulants; De

2000
Methylphenidate: its pharmacology and uses.
    Mayo Clinic proceedings, 2000, Volume: 75, Issue:7

    Topics: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Brain Injuries; Central Nervous System Stimulants; De

2000

Trials

9 trials available for methylphenidate and Pain

ArticleYear
Alterations in pain response are partially reversed by methylphenidate (Ritalin) in adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
    Pain practice : the official journal of World Institute of Pain, 2015, Volume: 15, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Case-Control Studies; Central Nervous System S

2015
Evaluation of dosage, safety and effects of methylphenidate on post-traumatic brain injury symptoms with a focus on mental fatigue and pain.
    Brain injury, 2014, Volume: 28, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Cross-Over Studies; Dose-Response Relationship

2014
Methylphenidate reduces mental fatigue and improves processing speed in persons suffered a traumatic brain injury.
    Brain injury, 2015, Volume: 29, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Brain Injuries; Cognition; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Female; Humans; Male; Mental Fat

2015
Side effects of dexedrine in hyperactive children: operationalization and quantification in a short-term trial.
    Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry, 1982, Volume: 6, Issue:2

    Topics: Anorexia; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Body Weight; Child; Dextroamphetamine; Dose

1982
The cognitive and psychomotor effects of opioid drugs in cancer pain management.
    Cancer surveys, 1994, Volume: 21

    Topics: Adult; Amphetamines; Analgesics, Opioid; Buprenorphine; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Chronic D

1994
Neuropsychological effects of methylphenidate in patients receiving a continuous infusion of narcotics for cancer pain.
    Pain, 1992, Volume: 48, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Chi-Square Distribution; Cognition; Double-Blind Method; Female; Humans; Infusions, Intraveno

1992
Methylphenidate associated with narcotics for the treatment of cancer pain.
    Cancer treatment reports, 1987, Volume: 71, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Double-Blind Method; Drug Evaluation; D

1987
[Critical study of the post-partum pain by means of a clinical pharmacology experiment].
    Bollettino chimico farmaceutico, 1972, Volume: 111, Issue:8

    Topics: Adult; Aspirin; Clinical Trials as Topic; Female; Humans; Methylphenidate; Pain; Phenobarbital; Plac

1972
[Comparative study of a psychostimulating drug in the treatment of post-partum pain].
    Minerva ginecologica, 1973, Volume: 25, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Analgesics; Aspirin; Clinical Trials as Topic; Female; Humans; Methylphenidate; Pain; Phenoba

1973

Other Studies

16 other studies available for methylphenidate and Pain

ArticleYear
Effect of atomoxetine on ADHD-pain hypersensitization comorbidity in 6-OHDA lesioned mice.
    Pharmacological reports : PR, 2023, Volume: 75, Issue:2

    Topics: Adrenergic Uptake Inhibitors; Animals; Atomoxetine Hydrochloride; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hy

2023
Relief of Pain-Depressed Behavior in Rats by Activation of D1-Like Dopamine Receptors.
    The Journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics, 2017, Volume: 362, Issue:1

    Topics: Analgesics; Animals; Behavior, Animal; Benzazepines; Conditioning, Operant; Depression; Dopamine Ago

2017
Motor regulation problems and pain in adults diagnosed with ADHD.
    Behavioral and brain functions : BBF, 2013, May-03, Volume: 9

    Topics: Adult; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Data Interp

2013
Evaluation of concomitant methylphenidate and opioid use in patients with pain.
    Journal of analytical toxicology, 2014, Volume: 38, Issue:7

    Topics: Analgesics, Opioid; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid; Drug Ut

2014
The effect of combined treatment of opioids with methylphenidate on nociception in rats and pain in human.
    Physiological research, 2016, 12-22, Volume: 65, Issue:Suppl 5

    Topics: Activities of Daily Living; Aged; Analgesics, Opioid; Animals; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Dr

2016
Early methylphenidate exposure enhances morphine antinociception and tolerance in adult rats.
    Neuropharmacology, 2009, Volume: 57, Issue:7-8

    Topics: Age Factors; Animals; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Drug Tole

2009
Factors associated with response to methylphenidate in advanced cancer patients.
    The oncologist, 2011, Volume: 16, Issue:2

    Topics: Anorexia; Anxiety; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Depression; Drug Monitoring; Dyspnea; Fatigue;

2011
Chronic psychostimulant exposure to adult, but not periadolescent rats reduces subsequent morphine antinociception.
    Pharmacology, biochemistry, and behavior, 2012, Volume: 101, Issue:4

    Topics: Age Factors; Analgesics; Analgesics, Opioid; Animals; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Dose-Respon

2012
Methylphenidate use for the management of opioid-induced sedation.
    Clinical journal of oncology nursing, 2004, Volume: 8, Issue:2

    Topics: Analgesics, Opioid; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Disorders of Excessive Somnolence; Drug Thera

2004
Slow-release methylphenidate: problems when children chew tablets.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 1984, Volume: 45, Issue:12

    Topics: Abdomen; Anorexia; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Child; Delayed-Action Preparations

1984
Side effects of dextroamphetamine and methylphenidate in hyperactive children--a brief review.
    Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry, 1984, Volume: 8, Issue:1

    Topics: Anorexia; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Body Weight; Child; Dextroamphetamine; Grow

1984
The California registration system for habitues to schedule II drugs.
    NIDA research monograph, 1981, Volume: 34

    Topics: Barbiturates; California; Chronic Disease; Humans; Methylphenidate; Pain; Registries; Substance-Rela

1981
Use of methylphenidate as an adjuvant to narcotic analgesics in patients with advanced cancer.
    Journal of pain and symptom management, 1989, Volume: 4, Issue:1

    Topics: Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Humans; Male; Methylphenidate; Middle Aged; Morphine; Neoplasms;

1989
Use of methylphenidate as an adjuvant to narcotic analgesics in patients with advanced cancer.
    Journal of pain and symptom management, 1989, Volume: 4, Issue:3

    Topics: Adjuvants, Pharmaceutic; Humans; Methylphenidate; Neoplasms; Pain

1989
Narcotics plus methylphenidate (Ritalin) for advanced cancer pain.
    The American journal of nursing, 1988, Volume: 88, Issue:11

    Topics: Drug Therapy, Combination; Humans; Mental Disorders; Methylphenidate; Narcotics; Neoplasms; Pain

1988
On the diagnosis of cerebral death--a prospective study.
    Electroencephalography and clinical neurophysiology, 1969, Volume: 27, Issue:7

    Topics: Brain; Coma; Death; Electroencephalography; Electrophysiology; Heating; Humans; Light; Methylphenida

1969