Ross Drake, Grace Prael, Yinyin Phyo, Sungwon Chang, Jane Hunt, Anthony Herbert, Christine Mott, Jenny Hynson, Marianne Phillips, Mary Cossich, Martha Mherekumombe, Min Sun Kim, Poh Heng Chong, Maja Abitz, Mercedes Bernada, Madeline Avery, Matt Doogue, Debra Rowett, David Currow
OBJECTIVE: Gabapentin is commonly used to treat pain in children receiving pediatric palliative care. This study describes the real-world use of gabapentin and the associated benefits and adverse effects/events (AEs). METHODS: A prospective, multicenter cohort of standardized data collection after a clinical decision was made to use gabapentin for managing neuropathic or nociplastic pain in children attended on by a pediatric palliative care service. It was conducted across 11 sites in seven countries including hospital, inpatient, and outpatient services...
November 29, 2023: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management