drugset / Trial / NCT01177514
The Role of Gabapentin in Postoperative Pain and Epithelialization After Photorefractive Keratectomy
RandomizedParallel-groupQuadruple-blindSupportive care
Summary
The primary aims of this study are to determine if treatment with Gabapentin taken systemically (oral tablets) in patients who have photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) surgical treatments reduces post surgical neuropathic pain and discomfort. The investigators main Hypothesis is that gabapentin given prior to and after refractive surgery prevents central sensitization and local allodynia.
Timeline
- Start
- 2010-04
- Primary completion
- 2010-09
- Completion
- 2010-11
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Gabapentin | Small molecule | 300 mg | Oral |
Indications
No indication recorded.