Study tests safer pain relief for trauma patients

NCT ID NCT04705480

First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study looked at whether adding pregabalin or gabapentin to usual opioid painkillers can reduce the amount of opioids needed by people with orthopedic injuries. About 109 adult trauma patients took part. The goal was to see if these add-on drugs help control pain while lowering opioid use and related risks.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Charleston Area Medical Center"s Level 1 Trauma Center

    Charleston, West Virginia, 25301, United States

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