Can a single pill ease pain after liver cancer procedure?
NCT ID NCT03151213
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether giving a single dose of pregabalin before a liver cancer ablation procedure can reduce pain afterward. 70 adults with liver cancer were randomly assigned to receive either pregabalin or a placebo before their procedure. The main goal was to measure pain levels after the procedure using a standard pain scale.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
pregabalin
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple way to reduce pain after liver cancer ablation, improving recovery comfort.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed Phase 4 trial with only 70 participants. The benefit may be modest and not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Tanta university - faculty of medicine
Cairo, Elgharbia, Egypt