Which pill best stops leg surgery pain? new study pits tapentadol vs pregabalin
NCT ID NCT07587645
First seen May 16, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026
Summary
This study tested two different oral painkillers given before leg surgery to see which one controls pain better right after the operation. 46 adults took either tapentadol or pregabalin for three days before their surgery. Researchers measured pain levels and how much extra pain medicine was needed. The goal was to find a better way to manage acute pain after lower limb surgery.
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Hospital Regional "General Ignacio Zaragoza," ISSSTE
Mexico City, Mexico City, 09360, Mexico
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