Phase 4
Completed N=16
Gabapentin for Headache in Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02330094 ↗Enrolled (actual)
16
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Sep 2019
Primary outcomePrimary: Average Numeric Pain Score — 5.2; 5.8 score on a scale — p=0.7
◆ Published Evidence
Established
20citations · ~3 / year
Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Pain Reduction by Gabapentin for Acute Headache and Meningismus After Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Pilot Study.
Summary
The purpose of this study is to see how much gabapentin will reduce headaches associated with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) and to reduce the amount of narcotic pain medication prescribed.
Linked Publications
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Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Pain Reduction by Gabapentin for Acute Headache and Meningismus After Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Pilot Study.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Average Numeric Pain Score |
5.2; 5.8 | 0.7 |
| PRIMARY Average Narcotic Consumption |
19.4; 20.2 | 0.79 |
| SECONDARY Pain Control Satisfaction Questionnaire |
14; 12.6 | 0.66 |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- 18 years of age or older
- Have aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) diagnosed by CT scan of the brain and/or angiogram evidence of intracranial aneurysm (CTA or digital subtraction angiogram or MRA)
- Have symptomatic headache
- Able to swallow and verbalize pain score
- No known allergy to gabapentin or fentanyl
- Numeric pain score ≥ 5
- Ability to provide written personal consent
Exclusion Criteria
- Gabapentin use prior to SAH admission
- Renal failure with creatinine clearance less than 30 mL/min
- Unable to receive standard of care pain medications
- Pregnant or breastfeeding patients
- History of severe depression defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition, Text Revision (DSM IV)
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02330094) and the linked publication. Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.