Could a sleep aid beat a nerve pain drug for surgery recovery?
NCT ID NCT07344467
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether melatonin (a natural sleep hormone) works as well as pregabalin (a nerve pain drug) for managing pain and anxiety after spine surgery. About 105 adults aged 21-60 having elective spine surgery will receive one of the two medicines right after surgery. Researchers will measure pain levels and anxiety scores over the first few days to see which option provides better relief with fewer side effects.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 105 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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21 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 21-60 years old. * Both sexes. * Patients of American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I \& II. * Undergoing elective spine surgery. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient refusal. * History of allergic reactions to melatonin or pregabalin. * Patients with cardiovascular disease (ischemic heart disease, Heart Failure, Arrythmia, Heart Block). * Patients with kidney disease with (plasma creatinine level \> 1.5mg/dl). * Patients with liver disease with (aspartate transaminase, alanine transaminase, and bilirubin levels more than twice the upper limit of normal). * Psychological and cognitive disorders; dementia; major depression. * Circadian rhythm disorders such as chronic fatigue syndrome and drowsiness.
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Locations
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Tanta University
RECRUITINGTanta, El-Gharbia, 31527, Egypt
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