Study tests gabapentin to curb opioid use after wisdom tooth extraction
NCT ID NCT04860141
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether taking a 600 mg dose of gabapentin two hours before wisdom tooth surgery can lower pain and the amount of opioid painkillers needed afterward. About 98 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either gabapentin or a placebo. Researchers will track pain levels and opioid use for up to 72 hours after the procedure.
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Loma Linda University Health
RECRUITINGLoma Linda, California, 92354, United States
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