Can a nerve pain drug calm rosacea Flare-Ups?

NCT ID NCT06776445

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study tested whether gabapentin, a drug usually used for nerve pain, can reduce facial flushing and redness in people with rosacea. Fifty adults with rosacea took either gabapentin or a standard treatment for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in redness using a doctor-rated scale and tracked side effects.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University

    Chongqing, 404100, China

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