The Impact of Perioperative Gabapentin on Chronic Groin Pain After Inguinal Hernia Repair
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Unknown status
Trial end date:
2016-09-01
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Summary
A common source of morbidity after IHR is chronic groin pain(CGP), usually defined as pain
lasting longer than 3 months. Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant that is also of benefit in the
treatment of neuropathic pain. We propose a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled
study of the effect of gabapentin on CGP after IHR. Their pain will be assessed with a visual
analogue scale. For those reporting pain, the need for pain medication, or other treatment,
and the effect of pain on their quality of life will be recorded.