Question: What are the treatments for Central Pain Syndrome ?
Answer: Pain medications often provide some reduction of pain, but not complete relief of pain, for those affected by central pain syndrome. Tricyclic antidepressants such as nortriptyline or anticonvulsants such as neurontin (gabapentin) can be useful. Lowering stress levels appears to reduce pain.
Source: NINDS

Question: What is the outlook for Central Pain Syndrome ?
Answer: Central pain syndrome is not a fatal disorder, but the syndrome causes disabling chronic pain and suffering among the majority of individuals who have it.
Source: NINDS

Question: what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Central Pain Syndrome ?
Answer: The NINDS vigorously pursues a research program seeking new treatments for chronic pain and nervous system damage. The goals of this research are to develop ways to more effectively treat and potentially reverse debilitating conditions such as central pain syndrome.
Source: NINDS