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gabapentin and Pain, Procedural

gabapentin has been researched along with Pain, Procedural in 8 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.

Pain, Procedural: Pain associated with examination, treatment or procedures.

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)
"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)
"However, it did reduce postoperative pain, which may prove to be a desired attribute of its use, particularly in cases where postoperative pain may be a greater challenge."2.94Gabapentin as an adjunct to paracervical block for perioperative pain management for first-trimester uterine aspiration: a randomized controlled trial. ( Cordes, SMD; Cwiak, CA; Ge, L; Gray, BA; Haddad, LB; Hailstorks, TP; Moore, RH, 2020)
"Periprocedural pain has been reported after PNN cryoablation and there are no standardized protocols for optimal in-office local anesthesia."1.56A preliminary report on the effect of gabapentin pretreatment on periprocedural pain during in-office posterior nasal nerve cryoablation. ( Bradley Strong, E; Gill, AS; Hoshal, SG; Kim, M; Squires, LD; Steele, TO; Suh, JD; Wilson, M, 2020)
"Pain is a hallmark of this condition and can be extremely difficult to control."1.56Pain management in patients with end-stage renal disease and calciphylaxis- a survey of clinical practices among physicians. ( Chinnadurai, R; Lowney, AC; Miller, M; Sinha, S, 2020)

Research

Studies (8)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (12.50)24.3611
2020's7 (87.50)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Brant, AR1
Reeves, MF1
Ye, PP1
Scott, RK1
Floyd, S1
Tefera, E1
Lotke, PS1
Steele, TO1
Hoshal, SG1
Kim, M1
Gill, AS1
Wilson, M1
Squires, LD1
Bradley Strong, E1
Suh, JD1
Chaghazardi, S1
Hedari, M1
Bazargan-Hejazi, S1
Mohammadi, R1
Ahmadi, A1
Natalwala, I1
Kiely, J1
Kilshaw, A1
McKay, G1
Chu, V1
Phipps, A1
Anwar, MU1
Yarwood, J1
Sandhu, R1
Muthayya, P1
Sloan, B1
Creinin, MD1
Schimmoeller, NR1
Matulich, MC1
Hou, MY1
Melo, J1
Chen, MJ1
Hailstorks, TP1
Cordes, SMD1
Cwiak, CA1
Gray, BA1
Ge, L1
Moore, RH1
Haddad, LB1
Chinnadurai, R1
Sinha, S1
Lowney, AC1
Miller, M1
Cakirgöz, MY1
Demirel, I1
Duran, E1
Özer, AB1
Türkmen, UA1
Ersoy, A1
Aksu, A1
Hancı, V1

Clinical Trials (3)

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
Addition of Buprenorphine to Paracervical Block Prior to Osmotic Dilator Insertion for Dilation and Evacuation: A Randomized Controlled Trial[NCT04254081]Phase 457 participants (Actual)Interventional2020-05-28Completed
Gabapentin as an Adjunct to Paracervical Block for Perioperative Pain Management for Surgical Abortion: a Randomized Controlled Trial[NCT02944656]Phase 4114 participants (Actual)Interventional2016-12-08Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

Pain Score 1 Hour After Osmotic Dilator Insertion

Median pain score on a 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain) numeric rating scale 1 hour after osmotic dilator insertion assessed via text message (NCT04254081)
Timeframe: 1 hour after osmotic dilator insertion

Interventionscore on a scale (Median)
Buprenorphine 0.15mg + 1% Lidocaine Paracervical Block2
1% Lidocaine Paracervical Block3.5

Pain Score 2 Hours After Osmotic Dilator Insertion

Median pain score on a 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain) numeric rating scale 2 hours after osmotic dilator insertion assessed via text message (NCT04254081)
Timeframe: 2 hours after osmotic dilator insertion

Interventionscore on a scale (Median)
Buprenorphine 0.15mg + 1% Lidocaine Paracervical Block3
1% Lidocaine Paracervical Block3.5

Pain Score 6 Hours After Osmotic Dilator Insertion

Median pain score on a 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain) numeric rating scale 6 hours after osmotic dilator insertion assessed via text message (NCT04254081)
Timeframe: 6 hours after osmotic dilator insertion

Interventionscore on a scale (Median)
Buprenorphine 0.15mg + 1% Lidocaine Paracervical Block3
1% Lidocaine Paracervical Block3

Pain Score at the Time of Osmotic Dilator Insertion

Median pain score on a 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain) numeric rating scale at the time of osmotic dilator insertion (NCT04254081)
Timeframe: Assessed immediately after last dilator inserted

Interventionscore on a scale (Median)
Buprenorphine 0.15mg + 1% Lidocaine Paracervical Block3.5
1% Lidocaine Paracervical Block4.0

Moderate Pain at Postoperation Follow-up Assessment

"During the Postoperative Day 1 phone call, participants self reported how much they experienced moderate pain in the last 24 hours where 10 = none of the time and 0 = all of the time. Moderate pain was defined according to the perception of each participant." (NCT02944656)
Timeframe: Postoperative Day 1

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Gabapentin Group5.2
Placebo Group5.2

Nausea or Vomiting at Postoperation Follow-up Assessment

During the Postoperative Day 1 phone call, participants self reported how much they experienced nausea or vomiting in the last 24 hours where 10 = none of the time and 0 = all of the time. Nausea and vomiting were self-reported together as a single outcome. (NCT02944656)
Timeframe: Postoperative Day 1

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Gabapentin Group2.3
Placebo Group3.2

Number of Participants Using Pain Medication

The number of participants reporting filling and using the prescription for ibuprofen postoperatively. During the follow-up phone call on the day after the procedure, participants were asked whether or not they filled the pain medication prescription and if they took any of the medication. (NCT02944656)
Timeframe: Postoperative Day 1

InterventionParticipants (Count of Participants)
Gabapentin Group24
Placebo Group27

Severe Pain at Postoperation Follow-up Assessment

"During the Postoperative Day 1 phone call, participants self reported how much they experienced severe pain in the last 24 hours where 10 = none of the time and 0 = all of the time. Severe pain was defined according to the perception of each participant." (NCT02944656)
Timeframe: Postoperative Day 1

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Gabapentin Group3.5
Placebo Group3.2

Anxiety Levels

"Participants reported how much anxiety they were currently experiencing on a 100-point scale where No Anxiety is scored as 0 and Extremely Anxious is scored as 100. Anxiety is reported for the time periods of immediately prior to the procedure, 10 minutes after the procedure, and 30 minutes after the procedure." (NCT02944656)
Timeframe: Pre-procedure through post-procedure on Study Day 1

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Interventionscore on a scale (Median)
Prior to procedure10 minutes post-procedure30 minutes post-procedure
Gabapentin Group66144
Placebo Group72172

Pain at Time of Uterine Evacuation

"The primary outcome measure is a pain score using a 100-mm visual analog scale (VAS) measured intraoperatively at time of evacuation. No pain is scored as 0 and worst pain imaginable is scored as 100." (NCT02944656)
Timeframe: During the procedure on Study Day 1

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Interventionscore on a scale (Mean)
Paracervical blockDilationAspiration
Gabapentin Group63.7964.5867.77
Placebo Group62.2166.1271.06

Perioperative Nausea

"Nausea level was measured using a 100-mm visual analog scale (VAS) to log the change in nausea levels between the study arms. No nausea is reported as 0 while worst nausea I have ever felt is reported at 100. Nausea was reported immediately prior to the procedure, 10 minutes following the procedure, and 30 minutes following the procedure." (NCT02944656)
Timeframe: Pre-procedure through post-procedure on Study Day 1

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Interventionscore on a scale (Median)
Prior to procedure10 minutes post-procedure30 minutes post-procedure
Gabapentin Group2610
Placebo Group26125

Perioperative Pain Level

"Pain level at a variety of time points will be measured using a 100-mm visual analog scale (VAS) to log the change in pain levels between the study arms. No pain is scored as 0 and worst pain imaginable is scored as 100. Pain will be assessed immediately prior to the procedure, at completion of the procedure (removal of the speculum), 10 minutes following the procedure, and 30 minutes following the procedure (at discharge)." (NCT02944656)
Timeframe: Pre-procedure through post-procedure on Study Day 1

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Interventionscore on a scale (Mean)
Prior to procedureSpeculum removal10 minutes post-procedure30 minutes post-procedure
Gabapentin Group20.7644.1030.6420.89
Placebo Group22.4847.6143.6831.65

Perioperative Vomiting

Participants reported if they vomited during the perioperative period to assess changes in vomiting incidences between the study arms. Vomiting is reported for the time periods of immediately prior to the procedure, 10 minutes following the procedure, and 30 minutes following the procedure. (NCT02944656)
Timeframe: Pre-procedure through post-procedure on Study Day 1

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InterventionParticipants (Count of Participants)
Prior to procedure10 minutes post-procedure30 minutes post-procedure
Gabapentin Group455
Placebo Group725

Side Effects

Participants were asked if they experienced dizziness, lack of muscle control, sleepiness or drowsiness, weakness or lack of energy, headache, or visual changes. (NCT02944656)
Timeframe: 10 and 30 minutes post procedure on Study Day 1

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InterventionParticipants (Count of Participants)
Dizziness 10 minutes post-procedureDizziness 30 minutes post-procedureLack of muscle control 10 minutes post-procedureLack of muscle control 30 minutes post-procedureSleepiness/drowsiness 10 minutes post-procedureSleepiness/drowsiness 30 minutes post-procedureWeakness 10 minutes post-procedureWeakness 30 minutes post-procedureHeadache 10 minutes post-procedureHeadache 30 minutes post-procedureVision changes 10 minutes post-procedureVision changes 30 minutes post-procedure
Gabapentin Group271995383033205493
Placebo Group23159103429342844115

Trials

4 trials available for gabapentin and Pain, Procedural

ArticleYear
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
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
Gabapentin as an adjunct to paracervical block for perioperative pain management for first-trimester uterine aspiration: a randomized controlled trial.
    American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 2020, Volume: 223, Issue:6

    Topics: Abortion, Induced; Abortion, Spontaneous; Adult; Analgesics; Anesthesia, Local; Anesthesia, Obstetri

2020
Gabapentin pretreatment for propofol and rocuronium injection pain: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
    Nigerian journal of clinical practice, 2018, Volume: 21, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Amines; Analgesics; Androstanols; Anesthesia, General; Anesthetics, Intravenous; Cyclohexanec

2018

Other Studies

4 other studies available for gabapentin and Pain, Procedural

ArticleYear
A preliminary report on the effect of gabapentin pretreatment on periprocedural pain during in-office posterior nasal nerve cryoablation.
    International forum of allergy & rhinology, 2020, Volume: 10, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Ambulatory Care; Analgesics; Cryosurgery; Drug Administration Schedule; Female; Gabapen

2020
The Pinderfields hospital pain management protocol for enzymatic debridement of burns wounds.
    Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries, 2020, Volume: 46, Issue:2

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Analgesics; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Analgesics, Opioid; Anesthesia, Conduction; Ane

2020
Gabapentin for pain management after osmotic dilator insertion and prior to dilation and evacuation: A randomized controlled trial.
    Contraception, 2020, Volume: 101, Issue:3

    Topics: Abortion, Induced; Adult; Anesthetics, Local; Dilatation; Double-Blind Method; Female; Gabapentin; G

2020
Pain management in patients with end-stage renal disease and calciphylaxis- a survey of clinical practices among physicians.
    BMC nephrology, 2020, 09-18, Volume: 21, Issue:1

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Advance Care Planning; Amitriptyline; Analgesics; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Analgesic

2020