CompletedPhase 3

Pregabalin Compared to Gabapentin for Pain Control in Lumbar Disc Surgery

Pakistan78 participantsStarted 2011-02

Plain-language summary

Pregabalin is claimed to have superior analgesic effect at lower doses and better pharmacological profile as compared to gabapentin esp. in perioperative pain control after major surgeries like intervertebral disc surgery. The investigators found that pregabalin is equivalent to gabapentin for relief of post-operative pain at a lower dose in patients undergoing intervertebral disc surgery.

Who can participate

Age range

30 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Exclusion criteria

. micro discectomy at two or more vertebral levels,
. Instrumentation i.e. pedicle screw fixation, hooks etc.,
. history of steroids or alcohol use,
. Multiple co-morbids i.e. renal failure, chronic liver disease,
. use of anticonvulsant drugs,
. Spinal deformity,
. Obesity (BMI \>30), 8) inability to understand and respond VAS and

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Pain

Timeframe: 7 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02120703

SponsorAga Khan University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2011-10

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