Can a nerve pain drug calm rosacea Flare-Ups?
NCT ID NCT06776445
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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 different doses of gabapentin or standard treatment for up to 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in redness using a doctor-rated scale and tracked any side effects.
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First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University
Chongqing, 404100, China
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