drugset / Trial / NCT00793910
Oral Gabapentin Versus Placebo for Treatment of Postoperative Pain Following Photorefractive Keratectomy
RandomizedParallel-groupTriple-blindTreatment
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of an oral medication called gabapentin in reducing pain after Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) eye surgery and to assess the frequency of use of rescue medication interventions, defined as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) eye drops and oral narcotic medication.
Timeline
- Start
- 2008-07
- Primary completion
- 2009-07
- Completion
- 2009-07
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparator | Gabapentin | Small molecule | 300 mg | Oral |
Indications
No indication recorded.