Gabapentin as an Adjunct to Paracervical Block for Perioperative Pain Management

Completed · Phase 4 · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Pain

In brief

This is a randomized controlled trial of gabapentin 600 mg compared to placebo given 1-2 hours preoperatively in conjunction with perioperative paracervical block for surgical abortion. The researchers hypothesize that adding gabapentin to local anesthesia will reduce perioperative and postoperative pain associated with surgical abortion. Additionally, the researchers hypothesize that gabapentin will reduce nausea, vomiting, anxiety, and consumption of pain medication.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02944656

Run by

Emory University

People needed

114

Starts

2016-12-08

Expected to finish

2018-06-26

Last updated by the study team

2019-08-08

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Women >=18 years-old
• Presenting for a surgical abortion
• Fluency in English and able to provide informed consent
• Has a driver to take them home following the procedure

You may not qualify if…

• Allergy, sensitivity or contraindication to gabapentin
• Severe renal disease
• Currently using gabapentin or pregabalin
• Contraindication to outpatient abortion under local anesthesia

Where it is running

• Atlanta Women's Center — Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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