Comparing two pain medicines before surgery in older adults
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study compares two pain-relieving medicines, pregabalin and gabapentin, given before surgery to older adults having abdominal or pelvic surgery. The goal is to see which one works better and is safer for managing pain in this age group.
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Who can take part
- Are 65 years of age or older
- Are scheduled for elective surgery on the belly or pelvis
- Will receive regional anesthesia (numbing from the waist down, like an epidural)
- Are in generally good health (classified as ASA I or II)
- Do not have allergy to gabapentin or pregabalin, kidney problems, severe heart or lung disease, or certain neurological or psychiatric conditions
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Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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