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Analgetic and Anxiolytic Effect of Preoperative Pregabalin in Patients Undergoing Surgery of the Vertebral Columna
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating pregabalin, Placebo, and 1 other intervention for Intervertebral Disk Displacement and Disk Prolapse. Completed, enrolled 50 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the use of oral pregabalin 150 mg as premedication reduces the amount and degree of postoperative pain. Furthermore the purpose of this study is to determine whether the use of oral pregabalin 150 mg as premedication reduces anxiety prior to anaesthesia in these patients.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
capsule 150 mg x 1 per orally one hour before surgery
One capsule of saccharose (placebo) was administered about one hour before surgery
All patients were equipped with a PCA (patient controlled analgesia) for 24 hours after surgery. The sum of morphine used was registered (milligram).