Not Yet RecruitingPhase 3Phase 4ACTRN12613000663752

The role of peri-operative gabapentin in the management of pain following tonsillectomy

The role of gabapentin in the management of pain following tonsillectomy in all patients over 16 years old, compared with placebo, with pain being the primary outcome assessed.

Sponsor

Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Otago

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Jan 1, 2014

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Post-tonsillectomy analgesic consumption Post-tonsillectomy return to normal diet Post-tonsillectomy nausea Post-tonsillectomy vomiting Pain following tonsillectomy Post-tonsillectomy return to normal activity

Summary

The primary purpose of the study is to assess whether gabapentin reduces post-operative pain after tonsillectomy compared to placebo. The study's hypothesis is that gabapentin reduces post-operative pain after tonsillectomy compared to placebo.

Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 16 Yearss

Inclusion Criteria1

Participants will be aged 16 years and over, scheduled for elective tonsillectomy between January 2014 and December 2014

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Interventions

A single pre-operative dose of oral gabapentin 600mg (capsule) given 30 minutes prior to induction with oral paracetamol 1g (tablet).

Locations(1)

Otago, New Zealand

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