Can a single pill before surgery cut opioid use after kidney stone treatment?

NCT ID NCT04122196

First seen Nov 12, 2025 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study looked at whether giving a single dose of pregabalin before kidney stone surgery could lower pain and reduce the need for opioid painkillers afterward. About 118 adults having ureteroscopy with a ureteral stent were randomly given either pregabalin or a placebo. The main goal was to see if pregabalin helped with pain and cut down on opioid prescriptions.

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Locations

  • University of Missouri-Columbia

    Columbia, Missouri, 65212, United States

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