Which painkiller wins? study tests pregabalin vs gabapentin after surgery

NCT ID NCT07389551

First seen Feb 05, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study looked at 142 adults aged 20-60 who had lower limb surgery with spinal anesthesia. Researchers compared two pain medicines, pregabalin and gabapentin, given before surgery to see which one worked better. The goal was to find which drug reduced pain more and kept pain away longer after the operation.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Victoria Hospital/Qaid-e-Azam Medical College

    Bahawalpur, Punjab Province, 63100, Pakistan

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