Effect of Low-dose Pregabalin Retard (82.5 mg) Versus Standard-dose Pregabalin Retard (165 mg) on Postoperative Pain and Opioid Consumption After Elective Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgery

NCT07456761 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 18-2026-809
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 80
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to detect whether pregabalin retard (82.5 mg or 165 mg) improves analgesia after elective laparoscopic abdominal surgery in adults. It will also evaluate the safety of both doses. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does the higher dose (165 mg) reduce the total amount of opioids needed in the first 24 hours after surgery compared to the lower dose (82.5 mg)? Do the pain scores differ between the two doses? Are there differences in side effects between the two doses? Researchers will compare two different doses of pregabalin retard to determine which provides better pain control with fewer side effects. Participants will: Take one dose of pregabalin retard (82.5 mg or 165 mg) before surgery Receive standard anesthesia and multimodal pain treatment Have their pain levels and opioid use monitored for 24 hours after surgery Be assessed for side effects such as dizziness, nausea, or sedation

Conditions

Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgeries

Keywords

Pregabalin; Pain scores; Total opioid consumption; Laparoscopic abdominal surgery

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Cumulative opioid consumption (IV morphine equivalents) during the first 24 postoperative hours

  24 hours

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Postoperative pain intensity

  2-24 hours postoperative

Study Arms (2)

Group I (Low dose)

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants of this Arm will take pregabalin retard 82.5 mg orally with a sip of water, 1-2 hours before induction of anesthesia.

Drug: Pregabalin retard 82.5 mg

Group II (High dose)

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants of this Arm will take pregabalin retard 165 mg orally with a sip of water, 1-2 hours before induct

Drug: Pregabalin retard 165 mg

Interventions

Pregabalin retard 82.5 mg DRUG

Oral Administration 1-2 hours before elective laparoscopic abdominal surgery

Group I (Low dose)

Pregabalin retard 165 mg DRUG

Oral Administration 1-2 hours before elective laparoscopic abdominal surgery

Group II (High dose)

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 75 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Age 18-75 years
• ASA physical status I-III
• Scheduled for elective laparoscopic abdominal surgery under general anesthesia (e.g. laparoscopic cholecystectomy, appendectomy, diagnostic/therapeutic laparoscopic procedures without expected conversion to open surgery)
• Ability to understand the NRS pain scale and the study procedures
• Written informed consent obtained

You may not qualify if:

• Known allergy or intolerance to pregabalin, gabapentinoids, or study medications
• Chronic opioid use (daily use \>30 mg oral morphine equivalent for \>2 weeks preoperatively)
• Regular use of gabapentin or pregabalin within 30 days
• Severe renal impairment (eGFR \< 30 mL/min/1.73 m²) or on dialysis
• Severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C)
• Uncontrolled epilepsy or other major neurological disorder
• Severe psychiatric disease, alcohol or substance abuse
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Planned postoperative ICU admission for reasons other than routine overnight monitoring
• Conversion to open abdominal surgery (these patients will be analyzed in sensitivity or excluded, predefined in analysis plan)

Sponsors & Collaborators

• South Egypt Cancer Institute: lead

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Lecturer of anesthesia, intensive care medicine and pain therapy

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 2, 2026
• First Posted: March 6, 2026
• Study Start: April 1, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): November 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): December 1, 2026
• Last Updated: April 2, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-03