New study tests gabapentin to cut opioid use in kids after chest surgery
NCT ID NCT04724252
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether giving children gabapentin before and after chest surgery can reduce their need for strong painkillers like morphine. About 60 children under 18 having heart or lung surgery will take part. The goal is to see if gabapentin helps control pain with fewer opioid-related side effects.
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UC Davis Medical Center
RECRUITINGSacramento, California, 95817, United States
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