Clinical trials: Perceived Pain
Motor Activity
Investigating Motor Cortex Processing for Pain Modulation
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of different types of interventions (motor learning, somatosensory learning, observation task, mental imagery and tDCS) on the perception of pain and motor cortex…
- Trial name
- NCT01404039
- Testing
- Motor Learning, Somatosensory Learning, Observational Task
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 115 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Immunotherapy, Allergy
Evaluation of Pain Alleviating Strategies During Allergy Shots
Subcutaneous Immunotherapy (allergy injections) is a potentially disease-modifying therapy that is effective for the treatment of allergic rhinitis/conjunctivitis, allergic asthma and stinging insect hypersensitivity.
- Trial name
- PPAST (NCT04181632)
- Testing
- Buzzy Bee with Ice pack, Buzzy Bee without Ice pack, Shot Blocker
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Nemours Children's Clinic
Achilles Tendon Pain
Achilles Pain Block
The purpose of this study is to better understand how the peripheral and central nervous system interact to produce the sensation of pain and motor patterns in patients with achilles tendinopathy (AT).
- Trial name
- APB (NCT03316378)
- Testing
- Ropivacaine injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ruth Chimenti
Acute Pain
Vasopressin and Pain Perception in the Brain
The feeling of pain is not just a sensory experience, but is also influenced by emotions, beliefs and expectations, making pain a highly subjective experience.
- Trial name
- NCT03446456
- Testing
- Arginine vasopressin, Saline, Observational learning
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Colonoscopy, Pain
Colonoscopy Endoguide in Specialist Practice
The study includes 700 patients referred for colonoscopy are randomized to colonoscopy with or without endoguide. The study will investigate whether the endoguide improves success rate and the patient's perception of pain.
- Trial name
- NCT01055782
- Testing
- Endoguide
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 1,004 people
- Sponsor
- The Specialist Doctors at Rolighedsvej
Chronic Pain
Effects of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Stimulus Controllability on Pain Perception
Although transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is now considered a minimal risk intervention, is approved for the treatment of depression, and is widely used around the world, little is known about mechanisms of action of…
- Trial name
- NCT01030133
- Testing
- Operator Role Real TMS, Receiver Role Real TMS, All Participants Operator Role
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Pediatric Dentistry
Buffered Lidocaine in the Pediatric Dental Patient
Local anesthetic buffered with sodium bicarbonate has been suggested to reduce pain, discomfort and onset time of local anesthesia on injection into tissue, compared to non-buffered solutions.
- Trial name
- NCT04055116
- Testing
- Buffered Lidocaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Geisinger Clinic
Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease
Observational Study With Neupro® to Evaluate the Patient´s Perception of Pain Associated With Parkinson´s Disease
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the perception of pain associated with Parkinson´s Disease in patients who receive Neupro® for the first time.
- Trial name
- NEUPAD (NCT01606670)
- Where
- 27 sites in Austria, Germany
- Volunteers
- 93 people
- Sponsor
- UCB Pharma GmbH
Fibromyalgia
Investigation of AVACEN Thermal Exchange System for Fibromyalgia Pain
Hypothesis: Daily use of the AVACEN Thermal Exchange System for 4 weeks will show improved Fibromyalgia pain and functioning markers, as assessed by biomarkers and clinical and psychological assessment.
- Trial name
- AVACEN: TES (NCT01619579)
- Testing
- AVACEN Thermal Exchange System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Avacen, Inc.
Infant, Newborn, Infant, Premature
Effect of a Vibratory Stimulus on Mitigating Nociception-specific Responses to Skin Puncture in Neonates
The assessment and treatment of pain in neonates remains a challenge. In an effort to improve the quality of care while limiting opioid-related adverse effects, this study aims to determine the efficacy of a non-pharmacological…
- Conditions
- Infant, Newborn, Infant, Premature, Pain Perception, Pain Measurement
- Trial name
- NCT04050384
- Testing
- Baby GentleStick
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 134 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lance M Relland, MD, PhD
Pain, Needle Injury
Comparison of Intravascular Uptake and Pain Perception During Epidural Injection Using 22 Gauge vs 25 Gauge Needle
The aim of the study was to quantify the difference between a 22-gauge needle and 25-gauge needle during lumbosacral epidural steroid injection in regards to intravascular uptake and pain perception.
- Trial name
- NCT04350307
- Testing
- 22-gauge needle, 25-gauge needle
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 162 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Chronic Pain, Osteoarthritis
Effects of tDCS and tUS on Pain Perception in OA of the Knee
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in conjunction with transcranial ultrasound (TUS) on pain perception and functional limitations in people with…
- Trial name
- NCT02723929
- Testing
- active low-intensity transcranial electrical stimulation/active transcranial ultrasound
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Pain, Postoperative, Numbness
Lidocaine Versus Bupivacaine in Orthognathic Surgery
In this research study, we want to learn more about the impact of two different local anesthetics (bupivacaine and lidocaine) on patient experience following orthognathic (jaw) surgery.
- Conditions
- Pain, Postoperative, Numbness, Temperature Sensation, Perception of Touch
- Trial name
- NCT06450028
- Testing
- 10 cc of 0.25% bupivacaine hydrochloride with 1:200,000 epinephrine, 6.8 cc of 2% lidocaine hydrochloride with 1:100,000 epinephrine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Pain
Double Blinded Randomized Trial Between Lidocaine And Plain Gel For Urethral Straight Catheterization And The Q-Tip Test
The purpose of this study is to compare the pain perception between lidocaine and plain aqueous gel during assessment of postvoid residual volume and the Q-tip test.
- Trial name
- NCT00883103
- Testing
- 2% Lidocaine jelly, Plain aqueous gel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 137 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baystate Medical Center
Pain, Surgery
The Possible Correlations Between the Genes Related to Pain Sensation and the Pain Sensitivity in the General Population
Objective: This study was conducted to explore the possible correlation between some gene related to pain sensation and individual basal pain perception and postoperative pain intensity in the general population.
- Trial name
- NCT01950078
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 1,533 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xianwei Zhang
Pain, Surgery
The Impact of SCN9A Gene Polymorphism on Individual Pain Perception in the General Population
This study was conducted to explore whether the non-synonymous single-nucleotide polymorphisms in SCN9A gene can predict individual basal pain perception and postoperative pain intensity in the general population undergoing upper…
- Trial name
- NCT01507493
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Xianwei Zhang
Pain
To Measure Pain Perception With Electronic Pressure Algometer of Different Size Probes : a Healthy Subjects Research
This study was conducted to explore the influencing factors, subjects and testers' evaluation about pain measurement with hand-held pressure algometer with different size probes.
- Trial name
- NCT01618942
- Testing
- pressure algometer
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xianwei Zhang
Pain, Hypogonadism
Effects of Testosterone Replacement on Pain Sensitivity and Pain Perception
Naturally occurring opiates (endorphins) decrease testosterone levels by inhibiting the synthesis of gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) and also inhibiting testosterone synthesis by the testes.
- Trial name
- TAP (NCT00351819)
- Testing
- AndroGel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Pregnancy
Local Anesthesia and Pain Perception During an Amniocentesis
This study is been designed to answer the question of whether local anesthesia (1% lidocaine) decreases the perception of pain associated with amniocentesis in a randomized double blind placebo controlled manner.
- Trial name
- NCT00583011
- Testing
- Local Anesthesia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Chronic Pain
Effectiveness of the Precision Spinal Cord Stimulator System at Sub-Perception Amplitude
To demonstrate sustained clinically significant pain relief in patients with chronic pain when using the Boston Scientific Precision Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) System at sub-perception amplitude
- Trial name
- WHISPER (NCT02314000)
- Testing
- Precision or Precision Spectra Spinal Cord Stimulator System
- Where
- 26 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 229 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Scientific Corporation