Which painkiller wins for Post-Mastectomy pain?
NCT ID NCT07567924
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed trial tested whether pregabalin (a nerve pain drug) works better than acetaminophen (a common pain reliever) for post-mastectomy pain syndrome. 158 women took one of the two medications for 14 days, and their pain levels were measured at 2 and 6 weeks. The goal is to find a more effective way to manage this chronic pain after breast cancer surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- pregabalin and acetaminophen
- What this could lead to
- If pregabalin proves better, it could offer a more effective pain relief option for women suffering from post-mastectomy pain syndrome.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-blinded trial with short-term treatment (14 days). Results may not apply to all patients, and both drugs have side effects like dizziness or allergic reactions.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sindh Institute of urology and Transplantation
Karachi, Pakistan
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