Gabapentin as an Adjunct to Perioperative Pain Management Regimens for Uterine Aspiration

Gabapentin as an Adjunct to Perioperative Pain Management Regimens for Uterine Aspiration: a Randomized Controlled Trial

This is a randomized controlled double-blind placebo-controlled trial evaluating the impact of gabapentin given preoperatively on perioperative pain scores for women receiving uterine aspiration between 6 and 14+6 weeks gestation. This study will be a trial included in a prospective meta-analysis evaluating the use of gabapentin on perioperative pain in the abortion setting.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Women >=18 years-old
• Presenting for a surgical abortion
• No contraindication to outpatient abortion
• No contraindication to gabapentin
• Fluency in English and able to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Allergy, sensitivity or contraindication to gabapentin
• Severe renal disease
• Currently using gabapentin or pregalabin