Pain Relief Options for Oral Cancer Patients
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study compares two different pain management approaches for people with oral cancer: opioid medication versus a combination of pregabalin (a nerve pain reliever) and naproxen sodium (an anti-inflammatory painkiller). The goal is to see which approach works better and is safer for controlling cancer-related pain.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have been diagnosed with oral cancer confirmed by biopsy
- You are experiencing moderate to severe pain (rated 4 or higher on a 0–10 pain scale)
- You have never taken opioid pain medications, or you stopped taking them at least 7 days ago
- You are able to understand the study and give your permission to participate
- You do not have a history of kidney problems, stomach bleeding, or ulcers
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