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Pain, PostoperativePhase 4NCT02703259

Single Dose Preoperative Gabapentin Use in Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy for Acute Pain Management

A Phase 4 study testing Gabapentin, Acetaminophen and Celecoxib in people with Pain, Postoperative, run by Christiana Care Health Services at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of the investigators' study is to assess the efficacy of a single dose of preoperative gabapentin within an enhanced recovery after surgery protocol in acute postoperative pain reduction for women undergoing a minimally invasive hysterectomy. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Pain, Postoperative
What is being tested?
Gabapentin, Acetaminophen and Celecoxib
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
137 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Jun 2016to Jul 2017
Phase
Phase 4
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • Women only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • undergoing a minimally invasive hysterectomy with surgeons operating within the Christiana Care Health System at the Newark location only.
  • at least 18 years of age
  • able to swallow tablets or capsules

Who cannot join

  • liver failure
  • renal failure
  • prior gastric bypass
  • gastroparesis
  • recent or current regular gabapentin use
  • hypersensitivity to gabapentin, acetominophen, or celecoxib
  • procedure is converted to laparotomy for any indication. (Mini-laparotomy for specimen removal alone will not be excluded.)

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Christiana Care Health System

    Newark, Delaware, 19713

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About this study

The purpose of the investigators' study is to assess the efficacy of a single dose of preoperative gabapentin within an enhanced recovery after surgery protocol in acute postoperative pain reduction for women undergoing a minimally invasive hysterectomy. Participants who consent to participate will be randomized to either a control group without gabapentin or to a study arm and receive gabapentin 600 mg prior to their planned surgery. The investigators will collect data on postoperative narcotic use, subjective pain as rated by a numeric pain scale, in addition to any adverse effects of single dose gabapentin use.

Read the detailed description

Multimodal postoperative analgesia after a hysterectomy has been mainly based on a combination of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and opioids. However, adverse effects including nausea, vomiting, sedation, and pruritus may limit use of opioids. As the side effects are dose related, minimizing opioid exposure may significantly reduce these risks. Thus, there has been an interest in evaluating preemptive as well as post-operative administration of non-opioids. Additional regimens have been suggested to minimize opioid use and its associated adverse effects including injection of local anesthetics, epidural analgesia, and anticonvulsants, such as gabapentin or pregabalin.

Gabapentin, a widely used anticonvulsant used for treatment of neuropathic pain, has recently been suggested to improve postoperative analgesia and reduce opioid requirements. Gabapentin is thought to modulate calcium channels on the presynaptic nociceptive neurons, which in turn modulate or inhibit the release of excitatory neurotransmitters from activated nociceptors. In addition to inhibiting pain transmission, gabapentin may exert an analgesic effect by activating descending inhibitory noradrenergic pathways.

Many studies have demonstrated the safety and efficacy of gabapentin for perioperative use in a variety of procedures across disciplines including thoracotomy, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, tonsillectomy, major orthopedic surgery, cesarean sections, and abdominal hysterectomy. Several randomized trials have evaluated the effects of gabapentin administered preoperatively only as well as given pre- and postoperatively for hysterectomy. In a systematic review of 14 studies conducted between 2004 and 2013, with samples ranging from 40 to 200, investigators identified 8 trials in which gabapentin was administered only preoperatively to reduce pain associated with abdominal hysterectomy surgery. Analysis of those data clearly demonstrates that preemptive gabapentin reduced the postoperative visual analog scale (VAS) pain score by approximately 50% and postoperative use of morphine by approximately 37%. The incidence of pruritus and dry mouth in those receiving preemptive gabapentin appeared similar to those receiving placebo, however there was a higher rate of reported dizziness (not statistically significant) associated with gabapentin. In contrast, multiple postoperative doses of gabapentin in addition to the preoperative dose was found to have no significant effect on VAS scores at 24 hours, thus favoring a single preoperative dose.

Although initial results have been encouraging, uptake of gabapentin in routine clinical use remains limited due to mixed results and variability between gabapentin protocols, including dosing and duration. Christiana Care Health System (CCHS) plans to implement the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol which administers preoperative medications to reduce postoperative pain, including acetaminophen, celecoxib, dexamethasone, and gabapentin. Therefore the aim of this study is to assess the efficacy of a single dose of preoperative gabapentin protocol to reduce acute postoperative pain in women undergoing a minimally invasive hysterectomy.

Medical subject headings
Pain, Postoperative

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT02703259
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
GabapentinActive comparatorAs per the enhanced recovery after surgery protocol at our health institution, subject will receive oral medications prior to surgery including acetaminophen, celecoxib, and gabapentin x 1 dose given preoperatively. The number of tablets and capsules will remain identical in both study arms. Medications given include: Gabapentin 600 mg (two capsules of gabapetin 300 mg); Acetaminophen 975 mg (three tablets of acetaminophen 325 mg); Celecoxib 400 mg (two capsules of celecoxib 200 mg) = Total 3 tablets, 4 capsules
Receives: Drug: Gabapentin; Drug: Acetaminophen; Drug: Celecoxib
ControlPlacebo comparatorAs per the enhanced recovery after surgery protocol at our health institution, subject will receive oral medications prior to surgery including acetaminophen and celecoxib x 1 dose given preoperatively. The number of tablets and capsules will remain identical in both study arms. Medications given include: Acetaminophen 975 mg (three tablets of acetaminophen 325 mg); Celecoxib 400 mg (four capsules of celecoxib 100 mg) = Total total 3 tablets, 4 capsules
Receives: Drug: Acetaminophen; Drug: Celecoxib

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Narcotic Use at 24 Hours Postop

    Assessment of the amount of narcotic use postoperatively at 24 hours. will use opioid equivalence table to convert all narcotic use to oxycodone equivalents

    Measured: 24 hours

  2. Subjective Pain at 24 Hours Postoperative

    Pain score assesses patient subjective pain via patient reported numeric analogue scale, range 0-10 with 0 being no pain and 10 being severe pain.

    Measured: 24 hours

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. Number of Patient With Gabapentin Adverse Effects at 24 Hours Postoperatively

    Will assess for known symptoms of gabapentin postoperatively at 24 hours. We will survey subjects regarding their experience of the following symptoms: dizziness/drowsiness, fatigue, loss of balance, blurry vision, tremulousness, swelling, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and allergic reaction

    Measured: 24 hours

  2. Number of Patient With Gabapentin Adverse Effects at 2 Weeks Postoperatively

    Will assess for known symptoms of gabapentin postoperatively at 2 weeks. We will survey subjects regarding their experience of the following symptoms: dizziness/drowsiness, fatigue, loss of balance, blurry vision, tremulousness, swelling, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and allergic reaction

    Measured: 2 weeks

  3. Narcotic Use at 2 Weeks Postop

    Assessment of the amount of narcotic use postoperatively at 2 weeks. will use opioid equivalence table to convert all narcotic use to oxycodone equivalents

    Measured: 2 weeks

  4. Subjective Pain at 2 Weeks Postop

    Assessment of the subject pain score postoperatively at 2 weeks. will use a numeric analog scale from 0-10.

    The pain scale ranging from 0-10 with 0 representing No Pain and 10 representing the Worst Pain Possible

    Measured: 2 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted9 Mar 2016 (estimated)
  2. Study startJun 2016
  3. Primary completionJul 2017
  4. Study completionJul 2017

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 4
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator
Enrolment
137 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02703259
Sponsor's protocol ID
603262
Status last verified
May 2020
First submitted
24 Feb 2016
Last updated
20 May 2020
Data monitoring committee
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Alayed N, Alghanaim N, Tan X, Tulandi T. Preemptive use of gabapentin in abdominal hysterectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Obstet Gynecol. 2014 Jun;123(6):1221-1229. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000000289.

    PubMed 24807337
  • Clarke H, Bonin RP, Orser BA, Englesakis M, Wijeysundera DN, Katz J. The prevention of chronic postsurgical pain using gabapentin and pregabalin: a combined systematic review and meta-analysis. Anesth Analg. 2012 Aug;115(2):428-42. doi: 10.1213/ANE.0b013e318249d36e. Epub 2012 Mar 13.

    PubMed 22415535
  • Dolin SJ, Cashman JN. Tolerability of acute postoperative pain management: nausea, vomiting, sedation, pruritus, and urinary retention. Evidence from published data. Br J Anaesth. 2005 Nov;95(5):584-91. doi: 10.1093/bja/aei227. Epub 2005 Sep 16.

    PubMed 16169893
  • Schmidt PC, Ruchelli G, Mackey SC, Carroll IR. Perioperative gabapentinoids: choice of agent, dose, timing, and effects on chronic postsurgical pain. Anesthesiology. 2013 Nov;119(5):1215-21. doi: 10.1097/ALN.0b013e3182a9a896. No abstract available.

    PubMed 24051389
  • Straube S, Derry S, Moore RA, Wiffen PJ, McQuay HJ. Single dose oral gabapentin for established acute postoperative pain in adults. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2010 May 12;2010(5):CD008183. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD008183.pub2.

    PubMed 20464764
  • Tiippana EM, Hamunen K, Kontinen VK, Kalso E. Do surgical patients benefit from perioperative gabapentin/pregabalin? A systematic review of efficacy and safety. Anesth Analg. 2007 Jun;104(6):1545-56, table of contents. doi: 10.1213/01.ane.0000261517.27532.80.

    PubMed 17513656
  • Huynh TQ, Patel NR, Goldstein ND, Makai GE. Preoperative Gabapentin for Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2021 Feb;28(2):237-244.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2020.04.040. Epub 2020 May 8.

    PubMed 32389735

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing Gabapentin, Acetaminophen and Celecoxib in people with Pain, Postoperative, run by Christiana Care Health Services at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 May 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 15 Feb 2019). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Narcotic Use at 24 Hours Postop (time frame: 24 hours). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02703259, which also lists 7 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 20 May 2020.

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