Gabapentin to prevent opioid use for mouth pain during cancer treatment
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests if taking gabapentin during chemoradiation for head and neck cancer can reduce the need for strong painkillers like opioids. It may help manage mouth pain caused by treatment.
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Who can take part
- You have squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (stage I–IV).
- You have not had treatment for head and neck cancer before.
- You will receive cisplatin-based chemoradiation.
- You can swallow capsules whole.
- You are age 18 or older and not pregnant or nursing.
- You do not have severe kidney disease, sleep apnea, or narrow-angle glaucoma.
- You are not currently taking opioids for pain or in a substance abuse program.
Quick eligibility check
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