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NCT07344467 Oral Melatonin Versus Oral Pregabalin on Postoperative Pain and Anxiety Following Spine Surgery

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NCT ID NCT07344467
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Tanta University
Condition Oral
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 105 participants
Start Date 2026-01-17
Primary Completion 2027-06-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 21 Years
Max Age 60 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Placebo capsuleMelatonin capsulePregabalin capsule

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 105 participants in total. It began in 2026-01-17 with a primary completion date of 2027-06-01.

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Brief Summary

This study aims to compare the efficacy of using Melatonin versus Pregabalin on postoperative pain and anxiety after spine surgeries.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 21-60 years old. * Both sexes. * Patients of American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I \& II. * Undergoing elective spine surgery. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient refusal. * History of allergic reactions to melatonin or pregabalin. * Patients with cardiovascular disease (ischemic heart disease, Heart Failure, Arrythmia, Heart Block). * Patients with kidney disease with (plasma creatinine level \> 1.5mg/dl). * Patients with liver disease with (aspartate transaminase, alanine transaminase, and bilirubin levels more than twice the upper limit of normal). * Psychological and cognitive disorders; dementia; major depression. * Circadian rhythm disorders such as chronic fatigue syndrome and drowsiness.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Ahmed H Ayad, MSc

✉ Ahmed.hamdy@med.tanta.edu.eg

📞 00201009598637

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07344467 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 21 Years or older, up to 60 Years, studying Oral. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT07344467 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07344467 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Ahmed.hamdy@med.tanta.edu.eg for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07344467 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Tanta, Egypt.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07344467 clinical trial?

NCT07344467 is sponsored by Tanta University. The trial plans to enroll 105 participants.

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