Knee replacement patients may need less morphine with gabapentin
NCT ID NCT01307202
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether giving multiple doses of gabapentin before and after total knee replacement surgery can reduce the amount of morphine needed for pain. 101 adults having elective knee replacement took part. The goal was to see if gabapentin could lower pain and morphine-related side effects like nausea and dizziness.
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Hamilton Health Sciences
Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 3Z5, Canada
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