New combo therapy aims to cut opioid use in trauma patients
NCT ID NCT04705480
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether giving nerve pain medications pregabalin or gabapentin alongside standard opioids could lower the amount of opioids needed by adults hospitalized with orthopedic injuries. 109 participants were randomly assigned to receive one of the two add-on drugs. The goal was to see if this approach reduces opioid use while still controlling pain effectively.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Charleston Area Medical Center"s Level 1 Trauma Center
Charleston, West Virginia, 25301, United States
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