Does gabapentin beat a sugar pill for sudden sciatica?
NCT ID NCT04865042
First seen Apr 24, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study looked at whether gabapentin, a nerve pain medicine, works better than a placebo (fake pill) for quickly easing severe leg pain caused by a slipped disc. 144 adults with acute sciatica took either gabapentin or a placebo for 3 days, on top of their usual pain treatment. The main goal was to see if pain scores improved more with gabapentin.
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Locations
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CH Arras-rheumatology
Arras, France
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CH Béthune-rheumatology
Béthune, France
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CH Dunkerque-rheumatology
Dunkirk, France
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CHU Caen-rheumatology
Caen, France
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CHU Rouen-rheumatology
Rouen, France
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