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gabapentin and Emesis

gabapentin has been researched along with Emesis in 14 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 gabapentin to moderate sedation during D&E did not result in lower maximum recalled procedural pain."9.69Gabapentin as an adjunct for pain management during dilation and evacuation: A double-blind randomized controlled trial. ( Brant, AR; Floyd, S; Lotke, PS; Reeves, MF; Scott, RK; Tefera, E; Ye, PP, 2023)
"Gabapentin and intravenous patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) can reduce postoperative pain scores, postoperative opioid use, and time to completing physical therapy compared to PCA alone after posterior spinal fusion (PSF) for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS)."9.41Gabapentin and intrathecal morphine combination therapy results in decreased oral narcotic use and more consistent pain scores after posterior spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. ( Caird, MS; Hong, RA; Leis, A; Li, Y; Robbins, C; Swallow, J, 2021)
"Gabapentin/placebo was started the day of chemotherapy and continued through day 5 for the first chemotherapy cycle, whereas dex was titrated down on days 2-4."6.79Phase III double-blind, placebo-controlled study of gabapentin for the prevention of delayed chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in patients receiving highly emetogenic chemotherapy, NCCTG N08C3 (Alliance). ( Barton, DL; Blair, SC; Diekmann, B; Fuloria, J; Jaslowski, AJ; Kottschade, LA; Loprinzi, CL; Lyss, AP; Mazurczak, MA; Sloan, JA; Terstriep, S; Thanarajasingam, G, 2014)
"Gabapentin is a low-cost strategy to improve complete control of CINV, specially delayed CINV control."6.77Gabapentin for the prevention of chemotherapy- induced nausea and vomiting: a pilot study. ( Carrasco, MM; Cruz, FM; da Costa Miranda, M; da Cunha Vieira, M; de Afonseca, SO; de Iracema Gomes Cubero, D; de Souza Fêde, AB; del Giglio, A; Lera, AT; Lerner, T; Pinczowski, H; Schindler, F; Taranto, P, 2012)
"The addition of gabapentin to moderate sedation during D&E did not result in lower maximum recalled procedural pain."5.69Gabapentin as an adjunct for pain management during dilation and evacuation: A double-blind randomized controlled trial. ( Brant, AR; Floyd, S; Lotke, PS; Reeves, MF; Scott, RK; Tefera, E; Ye, PP, 2023)
"Gabapentin and intravenous patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) can reduce postoperative pain scores, postoperative opioid use, and time to completing physical therapy compared to PCA alone after posterior spinal fusion (PSF) for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS)."5.41Gabapentin and intrathecal morphine combination therapy results in decreased oral narcotic use and more consistent pain scores after posterior spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. ( Caird, MS; Hong, RA; Leis, A; Li, Y; Robbins, C; Swallow, J, 2021)
" Other outcomes were overall pain during well-defined mobilizations and at rest and sedation during the first 48 hours and from days 2-6, morphine use, anxiety, depression, sleep quality, and nausea, vomiting, dizziness, concentration difficulty, headache, visual disturbances, and adverse reactions."5.20Analgesic and sedative effects of perioperative gabapentin in total knee arthroplasty: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled dose-finding study. ( Hansen, LT; Husted, H; Kehlet, H; Laursen, MB; Lunn, TH, 2015)
" The complications of vomiting, nausea, dizziness and pruritus were also compiled to assess the safety of gabapentin and pregabalin."4.93The efficacy of preoperative administration of gabapentin/pregabalin in improving pain after total hip arthroplasty: a meta-analysis. ( Ding, W; Mao, Y; Wu, L, 2016)
"Gabapentin/placebo was started the day of chemotherapy and continued through day 5 for the first chemotherapy cycle, whereas dex was titrated down on days 2-4."2.79Phase III double-blind, placebo-controlled study of gabapentin for the prevention of delayed chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in patients receiving highly emetogenic chemotherapy, NCCTG N08C3 (Alliance). ( Barton, DL; Blair, SC; Diekmann, B; Fuloria, J; Jaslowski, AJ; Kottschade, LA; Loprinzi, CL; Lyss, AP; Mazurczak, MA; Sloan, JA; Terstriep, S; Thanarajasingam, G, 2014)
"Gabapentin is a low-cost strategy to improve complete control of CINV, specially delayed CINV control."2.77Gabapentin for the prevention of chemotherapy- induced nausea and vomiting: a pilot study. ( Carrasco, MM; Cruz, FM; da Costa Miranda, M; da Cunha Vieira, M; de Afonseca, SO; de Iracema Gomes Cubero, D; de Souza Fêde, AB; del Giglio, A; Lera, AT; Lerner, T; Pinczowski, H; Schindler, F; Taranto, P, 2012)
"The patient was initially treated for her abdominal pain and vomiting."1.35Drug use in porphyria: a therapeutic dilemma. ( Jimmy, B; Jose, J; Saravu, K; Shastry, BA, 2008)

Research

Studies (14)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's3 (21.43)29.6817
2010's6 (42.86)24.3611
2020's5 (35.71)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Li, Y1
Swallow, J1
Robbins, C1
Caird, MS1
Leis, A1
Hong, RA1
Hung, KC1
Wu, SC1
Chiang, MH1
Hsu, CW1
Chen, JY1
Huang, PW1
Sun, CK1
Brant, AR1
Reeves, MF1
Ye, PP1
Scott, RK1
Floyd, S1
Tefera, E1
Lotke, PS1
Jouybar, R1
Kazemifar, S1
Asmarian, N1
Karami, A1
Khademi, S1
Chaghazardi, S1
Hedari, M1
Bazargan-Hejazi, S1
Mohammadi, R1
Ahmadi, A1
Guttuso, T2
Barton, DL1
Thanarajasingam, G1
Sloan, JA1
Diekmann, B1
Fuloria, J1
Kottschade, LA1
Lyss, AP1
Jaslowski, AJ1
Mazurczak, MA1
Blair, SC1
Terstriep, S1
Loprinzi, CL1
Lunn, TH1
Husted, H1
Laursen, MB1
Hansen, LT1
Kehlet, H1
Kottschade, L1
Novotny, P1
Lyss, A1
Mazurczak, M1
Loprinzi, C1
Barton, D1
Mao, Y1
Wu, L1
Ding, W1
Jose, J1
Saravu, K1
Shastry, BA1
Jimmy, B1
Cruz, FM1
de Iracema Gomes Cubero, D1
Taranto, P1
Lerner, T1
Lera, AT1
da Costa Miranda, M1
da Cunha Vieira, M1
de Souza Fêde, AB1
Schindler, F1
Carrasco, MM1
de Afonseca, SO1
Pinczowski, H1
del Giglio, A1
Mariano Da Silva, H1
Alcantara, MC1
Bordini, CA1
Speciali, JG1
Vitticore, P1
Holloway, RG1

Clinical Trials (7)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Gabapentin as an Adjunct for Pain Management During Dilation and Evacuation: A Double-blind Randomized Controlled Trial[NCT03635905]Phase 4130 participants (Actual)Interventional2017-05-26Completed
Comparison of Gabapentin and Metoclopramide for Treating Hyperemesis Gravidarum[NCT02163434]Phase 231 participants (Actual)Interventional2014-06-30Completed
Randomized Prospective Study Comparing Variable Gabapentin Dosages for Postoperative Analgesia Following Open Thoracotomy[NCT05172570]Phase 3120 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2021-04-06Recruiting
PUCE Study: Prevention of Unmitigated Chemotherapy-induced Emesis[NCT03996863]0 participants (Actual)Interventional2019-08-01Withdrawn (stopped due to Drexel Oncology was shut down a few days before first patient in.)
"Preoperative Gabapentin and Its Effects on Postoperative Analgesia in Patients Undergoing Cosmetic Breast Surgery"[NCT05997355]100 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2023-09-01Not yet recruiting
Efficacy of Olanzapine, Netupitant and Palonosetron in Controlling Nausea and Vomiting Associated With Highly Emetogenic Chemotherapy in Patients With Breast Cancer[NCT04669132]Phase 250 participants (Actual)Interventional2020-12-17Completed
Clinical Trial of Gabapentin in the Prevention of Nausea Ond Vomiting Induced by Chemotherapy, a Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo Controled Study[NCT01052844]Phase 380 participants (Actual)Interventional2009-01-31Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

Baseline Adjusted Mean Daily Motherisk-PUQE Total Scores (Pregnancy-unique Quantification of Emesis and Nausea Scale) for Days 5-7

Score range: 6-30 with higher score indicating a worse outcome. (NCT02163434)
Timeframe: 1 week

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Gabapentin6.35
Metoclopramide13.22

Baseline Adjusted Mean Daily Nausea Scores From the Motherisk-PUQE for Days 5-7.

Score range: 2-10 with higher score indicating a worse outcome. (NCT02163434)
Timeframe: 1 week

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Gabapentin2.01
Metoclopramide3.69

Baseline Adjusted Mean Daily Oral Nutrition Score for Days 5-7

Score range: 0-15 with higher score indicating a better outcome. (NCT02163434)
Timeframe: 1 week

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Gabapentin7.86
Metoclopramide4.01

Desire to Continue Therapy at Study Endpoint

Scores: 0=no, 1=yes. Thus, a higher score indicates a better outcome. (NCT02163434)
Timeframe: 1 week

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Gabapentin0.67
Metoclopramide0.14

Global Satisfaction of Treatment at the Study Endpoint.

Score range: 0-4 with higher score indicating a better outcome. (NCT02163434)
Timeframe: 1 week

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Gabapentin2.22
Metoclopramide0.63

Percent of Subjects Requiring Repeat iv Hydration or Hospital Admission for HG From the Outpatient Setting.

(NCT02163434)
Timeframe: 1 week

InterventionParticipants (Count of Participants)
Gabapentin5
Metoclopramide5

Number of Patients With Complete Response During Chemotherapy Course 1

The CR was defined as no emetic episodes and no nausea episodes from day 1 to day 5 (0-120h) (NCT01052844)
Timeframe: 5 days

Interventionparticipants (Number)
Control Group17
Gabapentin26

Number of Patients With CR During Delayed-onset Phase (24-120 Hours) After Administration of Chemotherapy Course 1

Complete response during delayed-onset phase was defined as the absence of any episode of nausea or vomiting and no use of rescue medication when occurring during the period from days 2 through 5 after chemotherapy (NCT01052844)
Timeframe: 6 days

Interventionparticipants (Number)
Control Group21
Gabapentin29

Reviews

3 reviews available for gabapentin and Emesis

ArticleYear
Analgesic Efficacy of Gabapentin and Pregabalin in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgeries: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
    Obesity surgery, 2022, Volume: 32, Issue:8

    Topics: Analgesics; Bariatric Surgery; Gabapentin; Humans; Laparoscopy; Nausea; Obesity, Morbid; Pain, Posto

2022
Gabapentin's anti-nausea and anti-emetic effects: a review.
    Experimental brain research, 2014, Volume: 232, Issue:8

    Topics: Amines; Animals; Antiemetics; Clinical Trials as Topic; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Gabapentin; gam

2014
The efficacy of preoperative administration of gabapentin/pregabalin in improving pain after total hip arthroplasty: a meta-analysis.
    BMC musculoskeletal disorders, 2016, 08-30, Volume: 17, Issue:1

    Topics: Amines; Analgesics; Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Dizziness; Gabapent

2016

Trials

8 trials available for gabapentin and Emesis

ArticleYear
Gabapentin and intrathecal morphine combination therapy results in decreased oral narcotic use and more consistent pain scores after posterior spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
    Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research, 2021, Nov-15, Volume: 16, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Analgesia, Patient-Controlled; Analgesics, Opioid; Gabapentin; Humans; Kyphosis; Morphin

2021
Gabapentin as an adjunct for pain management during dilation and evacuation: A double-blind randomized controlled trial.
    Contraception, 2023, Volume: 118

    Topics: Dilatation; Double-Blind Method; Female; Fentanyl; Gabapentin; Humans; Midazolam; Nausea; Pain; Pain

2023
Comparison of the effect of melatonin, dexmedetomidine, and gabapentin on reduction of postoperative pain and anxiety following laminectomy: a randomized clinical trial.
    BMC anesthesiology, 2022, 10-15, Volume: 22, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Dexmedetomidine; Double-Blind Method; Gabapentin; Humans; Iran; Laminect

2022
Comparing the Effect of Gabapentin, Ketamine, Dexmedetomidine, and Entonox on Pain Control in Burn Wound Dressing.
    Journal of burn care & research : official publication of the American Burn Association, 2020, 01-30, Volume: 41, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Analgesics; Bandages; Blood Pressure; Burns; Debridement; Dexmedetomidine; Female; Gabapentin

2020
Phase III double-blind, placebo-controlled study of gabapentin for the prevention of delayed chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in patients receiving highly emetogenic chemotherapy, NCCTG N08C3 (Alliance).
    Cancer, 2014, Nov-15, Volume: 120, Issue:22

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Amines; Antineoplastic Agents; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Double-Blind Method; Drug A

2014
Analgesic and sedative effects of perioperative gabapentin in total knee arthroplasty: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled dose-finding study.
    Pain, 2015, Volume: 156, Issue:12

    Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Amines; Analgesics; Analgesics, Opioid; Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee; Cy

2015
Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: incidence and characteristics of persistent symptoms and future directions NCCTG N08C3 (Alliance).
    Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2016, Volume: 24, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Amines; Antiemetics; Antineoplastic Agents; Cisplatin; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Dru

2016
Gabapentin for the prevention of chemotherapy- induced nausea and vomiting: a pilot study.
    Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2012, Volume: 20, Issue:3

    Topics: Amines; Antiemetics; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; De

2012
Gabapentin for the prevention of chemotherapy- induced nausea and vomiting: a pilot study.
    Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2012, Volume: 20, Issue:3

    Topics: Amines; Antiemetics; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; De

2012
Gabapentin for the prevention of chemotherapy- induced nausea and vomiting: a pilot study.
    Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2012, Volume: 20, Issue:3

    Topics: Amines; Antiemetics; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; De

2012
Gabapentin for the prevention of chemotherapy- induced nausea and vomiting: a pilot study.
    Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2012, Volume: 20, Issue:3

    Topics: Amines; Antiemetics; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; De

2012

Other Studies

3 other studies available for gabapentin and Emesis

ArticleYear
Drug use in porphyria: a therapeutic dilemma.
    Singapore medical journal, 2008, Volume: 49, Issue:10

    Topics: Abdominal Pain; Adult; Amines; Anticonvulsants; Antiemetics; Antihypertensive Agents; Chest Pain; Cy

2008
Strictly unilateral headache reminiscent of hemicrania continua resistant to indomethacin but responsive to gabapentin.
    Cephalalgia : an international journal of headache, 2002, Volume: 22, Issue:5

    Topics: Acetates; Adult; Amines; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Blepharoptosis; Cyclohexanecarboxy

2002
Responsiveness of life-threatening refractory emesis to gabapentin-scopolamine therapy following posterior fossa surgery. Case report.
    Journal of neurosurgery, 2005, Volume: 102, Issue:3

    Topics: Amines; Antiemetics; Cholesteatoma; Cranial Fossa, Posterior; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Drug Ther

2005