A Randomized, Double-blind, Multi-dose, Placebo-controlled Phase 2/3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Fasinumab in Patients With Moderate to Severe Chronic Low Back Pain
Phase: PHASE2
Conditions: Low Back Pain
Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals

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