Which pill works better for Post-Surgery pain? study pits gabapentin against diclofenac
NCT ID NCT07267182
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compared a single dose of gabapentin (600 mg) versus diclofenac sodium (100 mg) given one hour before major abdominal surgery to see which provides better pain relief afterward. A total of 240 adults aged 18 to 60 took part. Pain was measured using a standard pain scale, and effective relief was defined as a score of 3 or less without needing extra pain medicine.
What this could mean
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Active substance
gabapentin and diclofenac sodium
What this could lead to
If effective, this could help doctors choose a better single-dose painkiller for patients before major abdominal surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with no phase designation, so results may not apply to all surgeries or patients. Pain relief was measured only in the short term.
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Locations
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Bahawal Victoria Hospital
Bahawalpur, Punjab Province, 63100, Pakistan