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gabapentin and Cancer of Head

gabapentin has been researched along with Cancer of Head in 17 studies

Gabapentin: A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME.
gabapentin : A gamma-amino acid that is cyclohexane substituted at position 1 by aminomethyl and carboxymethyl groups. Used for treatment of neuropathic pain and restless legs syndrome.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"The addition of venlafaxine to prophylactic gabapentin did not result in improvements in pain control and quality of life among patients with head and neck cancer."9.69Efficacy of Prophylactic High-Dose Gabapentin and Venlafaxine on Reducing Oral Mucositis Pain Among Patients Treated With Chemoradiation for Head and Neck Cancer: A Single-Institution, Phase 2, Randomized Clinical Trial. ( Attwood, K; Farrugia, M; Hermann, G; Iovoli, AJ; Ma, SJ; Neimanis, D; Singh, AK; Smith, KA; Wang, K, 2023)
"The purpose of this paper is to determine whether prophylactic gabapentin usage in patients undergoing definitive concurrent chemotherapy and radiation therapy (chemoRT) for oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) improves treatment-related oral mucositis pain, opioid use, and feeding tube (FT) placement."9.51Randomized Phase 3, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Prophylactic Gabapentin for the Reduction of Oral Mucositis Pain During the Treatment of Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma. ( Ali, H; Chang, S; Cook, A; Fakhoury, L; Ghanem, T; Han, X; Modh, A; Momin, S; Money, S; Movsas, B; Sheqwara, J; Siddiqui, F; Tam, S; Wu, V, 2022)
" At interim analysis, gabapentin use resulted in a decrease in pain (P = ."9.34Preventive use of gabapentin to decrease pain and systemic symptoms in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing chemoradiation. ( Cmelak, A; Ghiam, M; Gibson, MK; Gilbert, J; Hawkins, D; Lou, D; Murphy, BA; Niermann, K; Smith, DK, 2020)
"HNC patients (pts) receiving CRT were randomized to standard pain control (SPC) with acetaminophen and opioids, or SPC plus gabapentin (SPC+G)."9.22Randomized trial of standard pain control with or without gabapentin for pain related to radiation-induced mucositis in head and neck cancer. ( Chayahara, N; Fujiwara, Y; Funakoshi, Y; Kataoka, T; Kiyota, N; Komori, T; Minami, H; Mukohara, T; Nibu, K; Sasaki, R; Shimada, T; Toyoda, M, 2016)
"To report a high incidence of oral mucosal dysesthesia occurring in patients on a pilot study of the epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor gefitinib (Iressa) in combination with paclitaxel (Taxol) and external beam radiation therapy for the treatment of locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck."9.13High incidence of oral dysesthesias on a trial of gefitinib, Paclitaxel, and concurrent external beam radiation for locally advanced head and neck cancers. ( Cooley-Zgela, T; Gius, D; Morris, JC; Sharp, H; Singh, AK; Van Waes, C, 2008)
"This article reviews the existing literature on the use of gabapentin (Neurontin®) as a co-analgesic in treating the neuropathic pain in OM."8.93Role of Gabapentin in Managing Mucositis Pain in Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy to the Head and Neck. ( Dutta, PR; Itano, J; Milazzo-Kiedaisch, CA, 2016)
"This retrospective study evaluates the efficacy of gabapentin for the treatment of pain syndrome related to radiation-induced mucositis in patients with head and neck tumors."7.76Gabapentin for the treatment of pain related to radiation-induced mucositis in patients with head and neck tumors treated with intensity-modulated radiation therapy. ( Bar Ad, V; Both, S; Chalian, A; Dutta, PR; Quon, H; Weinstein, G, 2010)
"This retrospective study evaluated the efficacy of gabapentin for the treatment of pain syndromes related to radiation-induced mucositis in patients with head and neck cancers treated with concurrent chemoradiation."7.76Gabapentin for the treatment of pain syndrome related to radiation-induced mucositis in patients with head and neck cancer treated with concurrent chemoradiotherapy. ( Bar Ad, V; Both, S; Chalian, A; Dosoretz, A; Dutta, PR; Quon, H; Weinstein, G, 2010)
"The addition of venlafaxine to prophylactic gabapentin did not result in improvements in pain control and quality of life among patients with head and neck cancer."5.69Efficacy of Prophylactic High-Dose Gabapentin and Venlafaxine on Reducing Oral Mucositis Pain Among Patients Treated With Chemoradiation for Head and Neck Cancer: A Single-Institution, Phase 2, Randomized Clinical Trial. ( Attwood, K; Farrugia, M; Hermann, G; Iovoli, AJ; Ma, SJ; Neimanis, D; Singh, AK; Smith, KA; Wang, K, 2023)
"The purpose of this paper is to determine whether prophylactic gabapentin usage in patients undergoing definitive concurrent chemotherapy and radiation therapy (chemoRT) for oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) improves treatment-related oral mucositis pain, opioid use, and feeding tube (FT) placement."5.51Randomized Phase 3, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Prophylactic Gabapentin for the Reduction of Oral Mucositis Pain During the Treatment of Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma. ( Ali, H; Chang, S; Cook, A; Fakhoury, L; Ghanem, T; Han, X; Modh, A; Momin, S; Money, S; Movsas, B; Sheqwara, J; Siddiqui, F; Tam, S; Wu, V, 2022)
"Prophylactic gabapentin appears to be a promising treatment option for preventing pain, reducing opioids, and reducing weight loss in patients undergoing head and neck cancer therapy."5.41Prophylactic gabapentin during head and neck cancer therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. ( Murphy, BA; Smith, DK; Smith, LE, 2023)
" At interim analysis, gabapentin use resulted in a decrease in pain (P = ."5.34Preventive use of gabapentin to decrease pain and systemic symptoms in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing chemoradiation. ( Cmelak, A; Ghiam, M; Gibson, MK; Gilbert, J; Hawkins, D; Lou, D; Murphy, BA; Niermann, K; Smith, DK, 2020)
"HNC patients (pts) receiving CRT were randomized to standard pain control (SPC) with acetaminophen and opioids, or SPC plus gabapentin (SPC+G)."5.22Randomized trial of standard pain control with or without gabapentin for pain related to radiation-induced mucositis in head and neck cancer. ( Chayahara, N; Fujiwara, Y; Funakoshi, Y; Kataoka, T; Kiyota, N; Komori, T; Minami, H; Mukohara, T; Nibu, K; Sasaki, R; Shimada, T; Toyoda, M, 2016)
"To report a high incidence of oral mucosal dysesthesia occurring in patients on a pilot study of the epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor gefitinib (Iressa) in combination with paclitaxel (Taxol) and external beam radiation therapy for the treatment of locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck."5.13High incidence of oral dysesthesias on a trial of gefitinib, Paclitaxel, and concurrent external beam radiation for locally advanced head and neck cancers. ( Cooley-Zgela, T; Gius, D; Morris, JC; Sharp, H; Singh, AK; Van Waes, C, 2008)
"This article reviews the existing literature on the use of gabapentin (Neurontin®) as a co-analgesic in treating the neuropathic pain in OM."4.93Role of Gabapentin in Managing Mucositis Pain in Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy to the Head and Neck. ( Dutta, PR; Itano, J; Milazzo-Kiedaisch, CA, 2016)
"This retrospective study evaluates the efficacy of gabapentin for the treatment of pain syndrome related to radiation-induced mucositis in patients with head and neck tumors."3.76Gabapentin for the treatment of pain related to radiation-induced mucositis in patients with head and neck tumors treated with intensity-modulated radiation therapy. ( Bar Ad, V; Both, S; Chalian, A; Dutta, PR; Quon, H; Weinstein, G, 2010)
"This retrospective study evaluated the efficacy of gabapentin for the treatment of pain syndromes related to radiation-induced mucositis in patients with head and neck cancers treated with concurrent chemoradiation."3.76Gabapentin for the treatment of pain syndrome related to radiation-induced mucositis in patients with head and neck cancer treated with concurrent chemoradiotherapy. ( Bar Ad, V; Both, S; Chalian, A; Dosoretz, A; Dutta, PR; Quon, H; Weinstein, G, 2010)
"Effective postoperative pain management increases patient satisfaction, reduces cost, reduces morbidity, and shortens hospitalizations."2.87Effect of Perioperative Gabapentin Use on Postsurgical Pain in Patients Undergoing Head and Neck Mucosal Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial. ( Bottros, M; Jackson, RS; Kallogjeri, D; Lindburg, M; Liou, T; Nussenbaum, B; Piccirillo, JF; Schoer, M; Scott-Wittenborn, N; Townsend, M, 2018)
"Gabapentin (n = 86) was not associated with a reduction in severe pain."1.72Non-opioid analgesics and post-operative pain following transoral robotic surgery for oropharyngeal cancer. ( Janus, JR; Kasperbauer, JL; Kruthiventi, SC; Moore, EJ; Noel, DB; Olsen, KD; Price, DL; Sauer, AB; Van Abel, KM; Weingarten, TN, 2022)
"Gabapentin was independently associated with less opioid use on multivariate analysis at 3 months (OR 0."1.72Effectiveness of gabapentin in reducing opioid requirements after radiation in head and neck cancer in a single institution. ( Biedermann, GB; Bollig, CA; Clark, AD; Dooley, LM; Gilley, DR; Wieser, ME, 2022)

Research

Studies (17)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (5.88)29.6817
2010's7 (41.18)24.3611
2020's9 (52.94)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Cook, A1
Modh, A1
Ali, H1
Sheqwara, J1
Chang, S1
Ghanem, T1
Momin, S1
Wu, V1
Tam, S1
Money, S1
Han, X1
Fakhoury, L1
Movsas, B1
Siddiqui, F1
Van Abel, KM1
Sauer, AB1
Kruthiventi, SC1
Weingarten, TN1
Noel, DB1
Price, DL1
Kasperbauer, JL1
Janus, JR1
Olsen, KD1
Moore, EJ1
McDowell, L1
Bossi, P1
Gilley, DR1
Clark, AD1
Wieser, ME1
Bollig, CA1
Dooley, LM1
Biedermann, GB1
Ma, SJ2
Wang, K2
Iovoli, AJ2
Attwood, K2
Hermann, G2
Farrugia, M2
Singh, AK3
Neimanis, D1
Smith, KA1
Smith, LE1
Murphy, BA2
Smith, DK2
Lee, TS1
Wang, LL1
Yi, DI1
Prasanna, PD1
Kandl, C1
Cmelak, A1
Niermann, K1
Ghiam, M1
Lou, D1
Gilbert, J1
Gibson, MK1
Hawkins, D1
Townsend, M1
Liou, T1
Kallogjeri, D1
Schoer, M1
Scott-Wittenborn, N1
Lindburg, M1
Bottros, M1
Jackson, RS1
Nussenbaum, B1
Piccirillo, JF1
Yang, W1
McNutt, TR1
Dudley, SA1
Kumar, R1
Starmer, HM1
Gourin, CG1
Moore, JA1
Evans, K1
Allen, M1
Agrawal, N1
Richmon, JD1
Chung, CH1
Quon, H3
Kataoka, T1
Kiyota, N1
Shimada, T1
Funakoshi, Y1
Chayahara, N1
Toyoda, M1
Fujiwara, Y1
Nibu, K1
Komori, T1
Sasaki, R1
Mukohara, T1
Minami, H1
Sanders, JG1
Dawes, PJ1
Milazzo-Kiedaisch, CA1
Itano, J1
Dutta, PR3
Sharp, H1
Morris, JC1
Van Waes, C1
Gius, D1
Cooley-Zgela, T1
Bar Ad, V2
Weinstein, G2
Chalian, A2
Both, S2
Dosoretz, A1

Clinical Trials (6)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Randomized Phase III, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Study of Prophylactic Gabapentin for the Reduction of Radiation Therapy Induced Pain During the Treatment of Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma[NCT03269344]Phase 365 participants (Actual)Interventional2017-06-05Completed
Perioperative Gabapentin Use In Head And Neck Mucosal Surgery Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial[NCT02926573]Phase 4123 participants (Actual)Interventional2016-06-24Completed
A Prospective Randomized Double Blind Trial to Assess the Effect of a Single Preoperative Dose of Gabapentin on Postoperative Opioid Consumption in Patients Undergoing Rhinoplasty[NCT03498261]Phase 150 participants (Actual)Interventional2018-01-30Active, not recruiting
Efficacy of Preoperative Administration of Gabapentin in Managing Intraoperative and Postoperative Pain From Third Molar Extractions.[NCT04860141]Phase 498 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2021-06-16Recruiting
Effect of Gabapentin on Postoperative Opioid Analgesic Use and Pain in Adolescents Undergoing Tonsillectomy[NCT05024825]Phase 417 participants (Actual)Interventional2017-08-04Terminated (stopped due to recruitment target not met.)
A Pilot Phase I Dose Escalation Study Of The EGFR Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Gefitinib (Iressa) Combined With Paclitaxel (Taxol) And External Beam Radiation Therapy In Patients With Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of The Head And Neck (SCCHN)[NCT00083057]Phase 130 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2004-05-31Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

Average Opioid Use, Measured in Morphine Equivalents Per Day.

(NCT03269344)
Timeframe: Over the entire study period from baseline to follow-up, approximately 13 weeks

InterventionDaily morphine equivalents (Median)
Control Arm15.6
Experimental Arm22.2

Change in PRO-CTCAE Scores From Baseline to Follow-up

Scale: Patient-reported outcomes of Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (PRO-CTCAE), 5-point Likert scale, higher scores indicate worse outcomes. Range of scores 0-40 (min-max). (NCT03269344)
Timeframe: Evaluated change in scores from baseline to 6 weeks post-treatment, approximately 13 weeks

Interventionunits on a scale (Median)
Control Arm1.0
Experimental Arm6.5

Change in Quality of Life From Mucositis-related Pain Measured by the Patient-Reported Oral Mucositis Symptoms (PROMS) Scale From Baseline to Follow-up

Scale tile: Patient Reported Oral Mucositis Symptoms scale, range 0-1000, higher scores indicate worse outcomes (NCT03269344)
Timeframe: Evaluated change in scores from baseline to 6 weeks post-treatment, approximately 13 weeks

Interventionscore on a scale (Mean)
Control Arm20.1
Experimental Arm29.1

Change in Total FACT-HN Scores From Baseline to Follow-up

Scale: Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Trial Outcome (FACT-HN), range 0-148, higher scores indicate better outcomes (NCT03269344)
Timeframe: Administered at baseline and at 6-week follow-up endpoint, approximately 13 weeks

Interventionunits on a scale (Median)
Control Arm-15.0
Experimental Arm-20.0

Feeding Tube Placement

Measure of number of patients who required feeding tube placement at any time during the study period (NCT03269344)
Timeframe: Evaluated placement of feeding tube from baseline (start of radiation) to 6 weeks post-treatment, approximately 13 weeks

InterventionParticipants (Count of Participants)
Control Arm6
Experimental Arm18

Percent Weight Lost

Percent weight lost from baseline to week 7 of treatment (end of treatment) (NCT03269344)
Timeframe: Percent change from baseline to week 7 of treatment

InterventionPercent change (Median)
Control Arm-10.7
Experimental Arm-11.4

Change in Daily Narcotic Consumption

Total amount of narcotic use in morphine equivalents will be divided by the total hours of inpatient hospitalization, multiplied by 24 hours, to obtain the daily narcotic consumption. (NCT02926573)
Timeframe: Daily from date of randomization until post-op day 2 or date of discharge, whichever comes first.

Interventionmg/hour (Median)
Gabapentin1.60
Placebo1.59

Mean Pain With Coughing Score as Measured by VAS

"Subjective pain scores were captured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Subjects were asked to Please rate your current pain level with no movement (rest), with a cough, and with a swallow. Subjects marked a point on a 100-mm line anchored no pain on the left end and worst possible pain on the right end.~Pain literature reports that scores in the 10-30mm range correlate clinically with mild pain, in the 30-60 or 70mm range with moderate pain, and in the >70 range with severe pain" (NCT02926573)
Timeframe: Baseline through post operative day 3

,
Interventionmm (Mean)
Post-operative Day 1 7AMPost-operative Day 1 10AMPost-operative Day 1 7PMPost-operative Day 2 7AMPost-operative Day 2 10AMPost-operative Day 2 7PMPost-operative Day 3 7AM
Gabapentin36363434283027
Placebo46454139394539

Mean Pain With Resting Score as Measured by VAS

"Subjective pain scores were captured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Subjects were asked to Please rate your current pain level with no movement (rest), with a cough, and with a swallow. Subjects marked a point on a 100-mm line anchored no pain on the left end and worst possible pain on the right end.~Pain literature reports that scores in the 10-30mm range correlate clinically with mild pain, in the 30-60 or 70mm range with moderate pain, and in the >70 range with severe pain" (NCT02926573)
Timeframe: Baseline through post operative day 3

,
Interventionmm (Mean)
Post-operative Day 1 7AMPost-operative Day 1 10AMPost-operative Day 1 7PMPost-operative Day 2 7AMPost-operative Day 2 10AMPost-operative Day 2 7PMPost-operative Day 3 7AM
Gabapentin44292527232522
Placebo46373232303332

Mean Pain With Swallowing Score as Measured by VAS

"Subjective pain scores were captured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Subjects were asked to Please rate your current pain level with no movement (rest), with a cough, and with a swallow. Subjects marked a point on a 100-mm line anchored no pain on the left end and worst possible pain on the right end.~Pain literature reports that scores in the 10-30mm range correlate clinically with mild pain, in the 30-60 or 70mm range with moderate pain, and in the >70 range with severe pain" (NCT02926573)
Timeframe: Baseline through post operative day 3

,
Interventionmm (Mean)
Post-operative Day 1 7AMPost-operative Day 1 10AMPost-operative Day 1 7PMPost-operative Day 2 7AMPost-operative Day 2 10AMPost-operative Day 2 7PMPost-operative Day 3 7AM
Gabapentin49464141374035
Placebo48515248455652

Reviews

3 reviews available for gabapentin and Cancer of Head

ArticleYear
Prophylactic gabapentin during head and neck cancer therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2023, Mar-17, Volume: 31, Issue:4

    Topics: Amines; Analgesics; Analgesics, Opioid; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Gabapentin; gamma-Aminobutyric

2023
Gabapentin for Perioperative Analgesia in Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery: Systematic Review.
    Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 2016, Volume: 155, Issue:6

    Topics: Amines; Analgesia; Analgesics; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Evidence-Based Medicine; Gabapentin; gam

2016
Gabapentin for Perioperative Analgesia in Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery: Systematic Review.
    Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 2016, Volume: 155, Issue:6

    Topics: Amines; Analgesia; Analgesics; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Evidence-Based Medicine; Gabapentin; gam

2016
Gabapentin for Perioperative Analgesia in Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery: Systematic Review.
    Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 2016, Volume: 155, Issue:6

    Topics: Amines; Analgesia; Analgesics; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Evidence-Based Medicine; Gabapentin; gam

2016
Gabapentin for Perioperative Analgesia in Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery: Systematic Review.
    Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 2016, Volume: 155, Issue:6

    Topics: Amines; Analgesia; Analgesics; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Evidence-Based Medicine; Gabapentin; gam

2016
Gabapentin for Perioperative Analgesia in Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery: Systematic Review.
    Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 2016, Volume: 155, Issue:6

    Topics: Amines; Analgesia; Analgesics; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Evidence-Based Medicine; Gabapentin; gam

2016
Gabapentin for Perioperative Analgesia in Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery: Systematic Review.
    Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 2016, Volume: 155, Issue:6

    Topics: Amines; Analgesia; Analgesics; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Evidence-Based Medicine; Gabapentin; gam

2016
Gabapentin for Perioperative Analgesia in Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery: Systematic Review.
    Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 2016, Volume: 155, Issue:6

    Topics: Amines; Analgesia; Analgesics; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Evidence-Based Medicine; Gabapentin; gam

2016
Gabapentin for Perioperative Analgesia in Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery: Systematic Review.
    Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 2016, Volume: 155, Issue:6

    Topics: Amines; Analgesia; Analgesics; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Evidence-Based Medicine; Gabapentin; gam

2016
Gabapentin for Perioperative Analgesia in Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery: Systematic Review.
    Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 2016, Volume: 155, Issue:6

    Topics: Amines; Analgesia; Analgesics; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Evidence-Based Medicine; Gabapentin; gam

2016
Role of Gabapentin in Managing Mucositis Pain in Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy to the Head and Neck.
    Clinical journal of oncology nursing, 2016, 12-01, Volume: 20, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Amines; Analgesics; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Female; Gabapentin; gamma-Aminobutyric

2016

Trials

6 trials available for gabapentin and Cancer of Head

ArticleYear
Randomized Phase 3, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Prophylactic Gabapentin for the Reduction of Oral Mucositis Pain During the Treatment of Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
    International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics, 2022, 03-15, Volume: 112, Issue:4

    Topics: Double-Blind Method; Gabapentin; Head and Neck Neoplasms; Humans; Pain; Quality of Life; Squamous Ce

2022
Efficacy of Prophylactic High-Dose Gabapentin and Venlafaxine on Reducing Oral Mucositis Pain Among Patients Treated With Chemoradiation for Head and Neck Cancer: A Single-Institution, Phase 2, Randomized Clinical Trial.
    International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics, 2023, Jul-15, Volume: 116, Issue:4

    Topics: Analgesics, Opioid; Gabapentin; Head and Neck Neoplasms; Humans; Mucositis; Pain; Quality of Life; S

2023
Preventive use of gabapentin to decrease pain and systemic symptoms in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing chemoradiation.
    Head & neck, 2020, Volume: 42, Issue:12

    Topics: Chemoradiotherapy; Gabapentin; Head and Neck Neoplasms; Humans; Pain; Prospective Studies

2020
Effect of Perioperative Gabapentin Use on Postsurgical Pain in Patients Undergoing Head and Neck Mucosal Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
    JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery, 2018, 11-01, Volume: 144, Issue:11

    Topics: Analgesics; Double-Blind Method; Female; Gabapentin; Head and Neck Neoplasms; Humans; Male; Middle A

2018
Randomized trial of standard pain control with or without gabapentin for pain related to radiation-induced mucositis in head and neck cancer.
    Auris, nasus, larynx, 2016, Volume: 43, Issue:6

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Adult; Aged; Amines; Analgesics; Analgesics, Opioid; Antineoplastic Agents; Carcinoma

2016
High incidence of oral dysesthesias on a trial of gefitinib, Paclitaxel, and concurrent external beam radiation for locally advanced head and neck cancers.
    American journal of clinical oncology, 2008, Volume: 31, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Amines; Anticonvulsants; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Carcinoma, Squ

2008

Other Studies

8 other studies available for gabapentin and Cancer of Head

ArticleYear
Non-opioid analgesics and post-operative pain following transoral robotic surgery for oropharyngeal cancer.
    The Journal of laryngology and otology, 2022, Volume: 136, Issue:6

    Topics: Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Gabapentin; Head and Neck Neoplasms; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Oropharyng

2022
The Burning Question: Prophylactic Gabapentin for Mucositis-Related Pain in Patients Undergoing Chemoradiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer?
    International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics, 2022, 03-15, Volume: 112, Issue:4

    Topics: Chemoradiotherapy; Gabapentin; Head and Neck Neoplasms; Humans; Mucositis; Pain

2022
Effectiveness of gabapentin in reducing opioid requirements after radiation in head and neck cancer in a single institution.
    Head & neck, 2022, Volume: 44, Issue:6

    Topics: Analgesics, Opioid; Gabapentin; Head and Neck Neoplasms; Humans; Opioid-Related Disorders; Retrospec

2022
Association of Gabapentin Use With Pain Control and Feeding Tube Placement Among Patients With Head and Neck Cancer Receiving Chemoradiotherapy.
    JAMA network open, 2022, 05-02, Volume: 5, Issue:5

    Topics: Chemoradiotherapy; Gabapentin; Head and Neck Neoplasms; Humans; Intubation, Gastrointestinal; Pain

2022
Opioid sparing multimodal analgesia treats pain after head and neck microvascular reconstruction.
    The Laryngoscope, 2020, Volume: 130, Issue:7

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Analgesics; Analgesics, Opioid; Combined Modality Therapy; Female; Free Tissue Flaps; G

2020
Predictive Factors for Prophylactic Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Tube Placement and Use in Head and Neck Patients Following Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) Treatment: Concordance, Discrepancies, and the Role of Gabapentin.
    Dysphagia, 2016, Volume: 31, Issue:2

    Topics: Aged; Amines; Analgesics; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Deglutition Disorders; Enteral Nutrition; Fem

2016
Gabapentin for the treatment of pain related to radiation-induced mucositis in patients with head and neck tumors treated with intensity-modulated radiation therapy.
    Head & neck, 2010, Volume: 32, Issue:2

    Topics: Amines; Analgesics; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Deglutition Disorders; Dose-Response Relationship,

2010
Gabapentin for the treatment of pain syndrome related to radiation-induced mucositis in patients with head and neck cancer treated with concurrent chemoradiotherapy.
    Cancer, 2010, Sep-01, Volume: 116, Issue:17

    Topics: Amines; Analgesics; Combined Modality Therapy; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Female; Gabapentin; gamm

2010