Could a single pill ease pain after bariatric surgery?
NCT ID NCT07169006
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 32 times
Summary
This trial will test whether giving a single dose of gabapentin before weight-loss surgery can reduce pain and the need for painkillers in the first 24 hours after the operation. About 102 people with severe obesity scheduled for bariatric surgery will receive either gabapentin or a placebo before standard anesthesia. Researchers will compare pain scores between the two groups to see if gabapentin offers better pain control.
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What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
gabapentin
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to improve pain control after weight-loss surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 102 participants. Gabapentin may not reduce pain more than a placebo, and some people may experience side effects like dizziness or drowsiness.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.