Clinical trials: Pain Reduction
Arnica, Third Molar Extraction
Efficacy of Arnica Montana in Reducing Postoperative Edema and Pain
This study is a prospective, randomized, double-blinded, controlled, clinical trial that evaluates the efficacy of using high potency homeopathic Arnica montana (SinEcch™) during the perioperative period for decreasing swelling…
- Trial name
- NCT03944629
- Testing
- SinEcch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Low Level Laser Therapy, Healthy
Effect of GaAlAs 940 Laser on Pain and Wound Healing After Free Gingival Graft
This randomized controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate the biomodulatory effects of a 940-nm GaAlAs diode laser on postoperative pain control and wound healing at the palatal donor site following free gingival graft…
- Conditions
- Low Level Laser Therapy, Healthy, Postoperative Pain Management, Wound Healing
- Trial name
- NCT07308912
- Testing
- 940 nm GaAlAs diode laser, palatal stent
- Where
- Vietnam
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City
Labor Pain, Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality in Labor and Delivery for Reduction in Pain
The purpose of this study is to identify whether use of virtual reality devices can improve the pain management of women in labor and delivery.
- Conditions
- Labor Pain, Virtual Reality, Alternative Medicine
- Trial name
- NCT03437031
- Testing
- Virtual Reality device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Lack of Adverse Events, Reduced Pain Response
Feasibility of BabyGentleStick- Adult Pilot Study
This is a pilot, randomized, safety and efficacy study of an investigational device (i.e. BabyGentleStick™; BGS, Actuated Medical, Inc).
- Trial name
- NCT02947646
- Testing
- BabyGentleStick™ ON, BabyGentleStick™ OFF
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Actuated Medical, Inc.
Post-tonsillectomy Pain, Post-tonsillectomy Activity
The Effects of Reducing Stomach Acid on Post-tonsillectomy Pain
This study was designed to determine whether post-operative pain following a tonsillectomy can be reduced by adding an antacid-like medication to the medications taken after surgery.
- Conditions
- Post-tonsillectomy Pain, Post-tonsillectomy Activity, Post-tonsillectomy Hydration
- Trial name
- NCT00472186
- Testing
- Lansoprazole
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Post Operative Pain
Opioid Analgesic Reduction Study (OARS) - Pilot
The purpose of this study is to test protocols being developed for the conduct of a large sale multi-site clinical trial which will compare opioids to non-opioids for managing post-surgical impacted 3rd molar extraction pain.
- Trial name
- OARS-Pilot (NCT05283499)
- Testing
- OPIOID, NON-OPIOID
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Pain
Buffered Lidocaine in Paracervical Blocks
For pain relief during a first trimester surgical aspiration, most providers use the paracervical block, either alone or in combination with other pain control techniques.
- Trial name
- NCT03107754
- Testing
- Lidocaine, Lidocaine-Sodium Bicarbonate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Hawaii
Pain, Local Anesthesia for Peripheral Intravenous Catheterization
Local Anesthetics for Pain Reduction Prior to IV Line Placement
The purpose of this study is to compare the pain level felt by patients when receiving placement of a peripheral intravenous catheter (IV line) following the administration of a local anesthetic.
- Trial name
- NCT01759459
- Testing
- Lidocaine, Buffered Lidocaine, Bacteriostatic Normal Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Allina Health System
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, Throat Pain
Anti-reflux Control to Decrease Post Tonsillectomy Pain
The study aims to determine if treating pediatric patients (age 7-17) for four weeks with omeprazole prior to tonsillectomy will decrease post tonsillectomy pain.
- Trial name
- NCT01777854
- Testing
- Omeprazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ascension Health
Pain
Tetracaine Compared to Placebo for Reducing Pain With Palivizumab - A Pilot Study
This is a small study known as a pilot study. This pilot study is being done to see if a difference in pain from intramuscular palivizumab injection can be detected if tetracaine a topical numbing gel is used compared to no…
- Trial name
- NCT00484393
- Testing
- tetracaine 4% gel
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fraser Health
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain (MTrP)
Percutaneous Microelectrolysis on Myofascial Trigger Points Pain.
The aim of the design is to investigate the value of percutaneous microelectrolysis (MEP) as an analgesic technique in myofascial trigger points.
- Trial name
- MEP (NCT03636386)
- Testing
- Percutaneous microelectrolysis, Ultrasound therapy
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Quiropraxia y Equilibrio
Anxiety, Pain, Procedural
Lavender Aromatherapy to Decrease Anxiety/Pain Perception During Office Hysteroscopy
Office hysteroscopy is an invaluable practice to treat a myriad of gynecological processes. However, a limiting factor is the perceived pain and anxiety.
- Trial name
- NCT06316934
- Testing
- Lavandula angustifolia, Aura Cacia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Geriatric, Chronic Pain
Positive Affect as a Source of Resilience for Adults in Chronic Pain
Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic musculoskeletal condition characterized by widespread pain and tenderness, and often accompanied by impaired physical functioning, depressed mood, as well as deficits in positive affect…
- Trial name
- LARKSPUR (NCT04869345)
- Testing
- LARKSPUR
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 95 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Immune System and Related Disorders
Do NSAIDS or Executing Exercise Decrease Local Erythema, Site Swelling & Pain After INoculation
The purpose of this clinical investigation is to evaluate the efficacy and immunologic effects of a non-pharmacological exercise intervention (push-ups) compared to an oral NSAID (ibuprofen) and an oral placebo to decrease local…
- Trial name
- NLP (NCT02807623)
- Testing
- Ibuprofen, Compound Exercise of Push-ups
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Womack Army Medical Center
Fusion of Spine, Lumbar Region
The Effectiveness of IV/PO Acetaminophen in the Perioperative Period in Reducing Opiate Use After Lumbar Spine Fusion
Simple explanation and rationale: Recovery after spine surgery is usually accompanied by severe pain which has traditionally been managed with opioids.
- Trial name
- NCT03104816
- Testing
- Acetaminophen IV Soln 10 MG/ML, Acetaminophen, Hydromorphone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Opioid Use
Opioid Analgesic Reduction Study
The goal is to provide health care professionals, including dentists, with the best possible evidence for clinical decision making when deciding upon analgesics for acute post-surgical pain management, a double-blind, stratified…
- Trial name
- OARS (NCT04452344)
- Testing
- opioid-containing analgesic, two over-the-counter analgesics
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,815 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Pain, Postoperative, Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
A Comparison of Tumescence in Breast Reduction Surgery
The investigators' main hypothesis is that in breast reduction surgery, the use of tumescent solution containing both dilute lidocaine and epinephrine will lead to better control of postoperative pain, nausea, vomiting, shorter…
- Trial name
- NCT01602692
- Testing
- Tumescent solution with dilute lidocaine and epinephrine, Tumescent Solution with dilute epinephrine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Pain on IV Injection of Propofol.
Combining Placing a Synera Patch With Propofol/Lidocaine Mixture to Decrease Pain With IV Propofol Injection
The main objective is to evaluate if combining placing the Synera patch and using Propofol /Lidocaine mixture will further decrease the pain associated with the IV injection of Propofol.
- Trial name
- NCT02240628
- Testing
- Lidocaine/tetracaine transdermal patch, Saline, Lidocaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Pain
Topical Loperamide Gel for Pain Reduction During Repeat Finger Lancing
This study evaluates topical loperamide 5% gel in reducing pain during repeat finger lancing (finger stick) in healthy adults. Half of participants received 5% loperamide gel applied to their fingertip prior to their second lance…
- Trial name
- Loperamide (NCT02711891)
- Testing
- Loperamide
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Renal Colic
Efficacy of Magnesium Sulfate on Reducing Renal Colic in the Emergency Department
To determine if magnesium sulfate paired with an analgesic medication will improve patient pain from renal colic compared with analgesic alone.
- Trial name
- NCT03617289
- Testing
- Magnesium Sulfate, D5W
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Henry Ford Health System