Which painkiller works best after abdominal surgery?
NCT ID NCT07267182
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study compared two pain relievers—gabapentin and diclofenac sodium—given before major abdominal surgery to see which one controls pain better afterward. 240 adults took a single dose of one drug an hour before surgery. The goal was to keep pain scores low without needing extra pain medicine.
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Locations
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Bahawal Victoria Hospital
Bahawalpur, Punjab Province, 63100, Pakistan
What this could mean
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Active substance
gabapentin and diclofenac sodium
What this could lead to
If one drug works better, it could offer a more effective way to manage pain after major abdominal surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study, so results may not apply to all surgeries or patients. Both drugs have known side effects like drowsiness or stomach issues.
Conditions
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