Clinical trials: Reduction in Pain
Post Operative Pain Management in Children With Tonsillectomy/Adenoidectomy
Preoperative Gabapentin for Post-tonsillectomy Pain in Children
The typical post-operative course for children following surgical removal of their tonsils and adenoids can be challenging, especially for pain control.
- Trial name
- NCT01707420
- Testing
- Gabapentin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Urologic Diseases, Hypospadias
Opioid Reduction Initiative During Outpatient Pediatric Urologic Procedures Using Exparel
This study aims to evaluate the utility of long-acting liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel®) in improving pain scores and reducing narcotic pain requirements in pediatric patients following minor urologic procedures.
- Conditions
- Urologic Diseases, Hypospadias, Undescended Testes, Chordee
- Trial name
- Baby ORIOLES (NCT04826484)
- Testing
- Exparel 133 miligrams per 10 milliliter injection, Bupivacaine Hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Pain, Nausea
Optimal Dose of Prophylactic Naloxone in Reducing Opioid-Induced Side Effects in Children/Adolescents
This is an investigator initiated dose finding study designed to determine the optimal dose of naloxone to prevent or minimize the most common side effects induced by opioids, namely itching, nausea, and vomiting.
- Conditions
- Pain, Nausea, Pruritus
- Trial name
- NCT00330343
- Testing
- naloxone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Head and Neck Cancer, Mucositis
Palifermin in Lessening Oral Mucositis in Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy and Chemotherapy for Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer
RATIONALE: Growth factors, such as palifermin, may lessen the severity of mucositis, or mouth sores, in patients receiving radiation therapy and chemotherapy for head and neck cancer.
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer, Mucositis, Pain, Radiation Toxicity
- Trial name
- NCT00360971
- Testing
- palifermin, cisplatin, neck dissection
- Where
- 48 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Abscess, Fracture
Study to Find the Dose of Rapidly Administered Ketamine for Brief Painful Procedures in Children
The purpose of the study is to find the dose of rapidly administered ketamine in 3 different pediatric age groups (2-5, 6-11 and 12-17) for abscess drainage and fracture reduction.
- Trial name
- NCT01669642
- Testing
- Ketamine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 111 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Injection Site Irritation
Ondansetron as a Strategy for Reducing Propofol Injection Pain in Pediatrics: a Randomized Controlled Trial
This study is a randomized, single-site clinical trial that will take place at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston. The investigators want to see if in pediatric patients, giving Zofran prior to propofol, reduces the…
- Trial name
- NCT05378113
- Testing
- Ondansetron, Lidocaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Neoplasm Related Pain (Acute) (Chronic)
Bicarbonate for Tumor Related Pain
The purpose of this study is to: Determine how well people tolerated sodium bicarbonate taken by mouth in higher doses than those usually given for heartburn. Determine if sodium bicarbonate can reduce cancer-related pain.
- Trial name
- NCT01350583
- Testing
- Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO3)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Neuroblastoma
Local Injection of Pain Medication to Reduce Pain After Bone Marrow Procedures in Pediatric Neuroblastoma Patients
The purpose of this study is to identify whether or not the addition of a numbing medicine that is injected directly into the site of the bone marrow procedure can reduce pain and the use of opioid pain medication after bone…
- Trial name
- NCT02924324
- Testing
- propofol, ropivacaine, Wong-Baker FACES® Pain Rating Scale
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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
Arthritis
Prospective Evaluation of Vitagel for Reduction in Blood Loss and Pain Following Unilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty
Vitagel® is an FDA approved class III medical device. It is a surgical hemostat, which has been shown to control bleeding during orthopaedic, cardiac, hepatic, and general surgical procedures.
- Trial name
- NCT01027286
- Testing
- Vitagel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Back Pain, Low
Investigation of Cannabidiol for Reduction of NeuroInflammation in Chronic Back Pain
In this research, the study team will use brain imaging to evaluate the presence of neuroinflammation in the brains and spinal cords of patients with low back pain, and whether CBD effects levels of neuroinflammation.
- Trial name
- CBD (NCT03891264)
- Testing
- Cannabidiol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Pain, Postoperative
The Use of Cannabidiol (CBD) in Pain Reduction and Opioid Use After Shoulder Arthroscopy
This study is designed to evaluate the effects of administering CBD to control post-operative pain in patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy.
- Trial name
- NCT04672252
- Testing
- CBD Oral Disintegrating Tablet (ODT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
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
Pain, Postoperative, Medication Adherence
Scenario Tailored Opioid Messaging Program (STOMP) to Improve Risk Understanding in Young Adults
Legitimate prescription opioid use during adolescence has been associated with later prescription opioid misuse and substance use disorder symptoms during adulthood.
- Conditions
- Pain, Postoperative, Medication Adherence, Opioid Use, Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
- Trial name
- STOMPYA (NCT03863353)
- Testing
- Educational Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 503 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
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
Back Pain
The Effect of PTH(1-84) or Alendronate on Reduction of Back Pain in Postmenopausal Women With an Osteoporosis Related Vertebral Fracture(s) (FP-005-IM)
The primary objective of this trial is to show that PTH(1-84) is superior to alendronate in reducing back pain intensity over a 24-week treatment period in postmenopausal women with an osteoporosis related vertebral fracture(s).
- Trial name
- NCT00713258
- Testing
- Parathyroid hormone (PTH) (1-84), Alendronate
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Nycomed
Spinal Cord Injuries, Polytrauma
Reduction of Opioid Dose Using Conditioning & Open-Label Placebo (COLP) in Intensive Rehabilitation
The use of conditioning open-label placebo (COLP) will be studied as a dose extension method to lower opioid dosage in patients with spinal cord injury, polytrauma, and burn injury.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Polytrauma, Burn Injury, Pain Management
- Trial name
- COLP (NCT03906721)
- Testing
- Oxycodone, Essential Oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Pain, Fever
Safety and Pharmacokinetic Study of Intravenous Ibuprofen in Pediatric Patients
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the pharmacokinetic profile of a single dose of intravenous ibuprofen administered over approximately ten (10) minutes.
- Trial name
- NCT02583399
- Testing
- Ibuprofen
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Cumberland Pharmaceuticals
Rotator Cuff Injury
Laser CO2 Versus TENS After Reconstruction of the Rotator Cuff
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the most effective method between Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation and Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation therapy carbon dioxide therapy for pain control in the…
- Trial name
- NCT01391000
- Testing
- LASER CO2, TENS
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
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