Clinical trials: Patient Controlled Analgesia
Prostate Cancer
Postoperative Pain Control for Prostatectomy
The researchers propose to investigate a relatively new anesthetic procedure, in order to maximize patient comfort and minimize the use of narcotics after a radical prostatectomy.
- Trial name
- TAP (NCT00913068)
- Testing
- Transverse Abdominal Plan (TAP), standard post op pain control
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
Postoperative Analgesia
Intravenous Paracetamol in Combination With Caudal Ropivacaine
To investigate whether the addition of intravenous paracetamol with caudal ropivacaine leads to better quality of postoperative recovery in patients undergoing hypospadius repair than caudal ropivacaine alone.
- Trial name
- NCT03781505
- Testing
- Paracetamol +caudal ropivacaine
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Aga Khan University
Recurrent Tonsillitis, Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Post-operative Pain Control After Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy
Adenotonsillectomy is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in the pediatric population in the United States. It is generally a well-tolerated procedure with post-operative bleeding risk ranging from 3-5% in…
- Conditions
- Recurrent Tonsillitis, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Sleep Disordered Breathing, Adverse Reaction to Drug
- Trial name
- NCT02296840
- Testing
- Ibuprofen, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Emory 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
Chronic Pain, Cancer
Immersive Multimedia as an Adjunctive Measure for Pain Control in Cancer Patients
This study seeks to explore the efficacy of immersive multimedia experiences as a practical adjunctive therapeutic intervention in the self-management of the chronic pain associated with cancer patients.
- Trial name
- NCT02995434
- Testing
- Virtual Reality Headset, 2D PC
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Labour Pain, Satisfaction
Remifentanil as Intravenous Patient-controlled Analgesia (IVPCA) During Labour
Remifentanil is a ultra short-acting synthetic opioid. It is rapidly metabolized by non-specific blood and tissue esterases. We wanted to investigate the efficacy and safety of remifentanil used as analgesia during labour.
- Conditions
- Labour Pain, Satisfaction, Adverse Effects
- Trial name
- NCT00202722
- Testing
- Remifentanil
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sorlandet Hospital HF
Postoperative Pain
Patient Controlled Analgesia Pump Cues on Patient Satisfaction
To examine whether providing patients with a cue to the availability of pain medication affects patient satisfaction, patient anxiety, PCA efficacy, and safety.
- Trial name
- PCA Cues (NCT02456909)
- Testing
- Patient-Controlled Analgesia pump with Cues, Patient-Controlled Analgesia pump without Cues, Morphine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 176 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Post Operative Pain
Parent Nurse Controlled Analgesic in Pediatric Patients With Developmental Delay
The purpose of this study is to compare, the safety, efficacy and level of parent and nurse satisfaction with three methods of opioid administration post-operatively in children (4-18 years of age) with developmental delay.
- Trial name
- PNCA (NCT00743730)
- Testing
- Pain and standard side effect management for PNCA with basal method., Pain and standard side effect management with PNCA without basal, Pain and standard side effect management with IV on an as needed basis method.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Pain, Postoperative, Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
Comparison of Two Naloxone Infusion Rates on the Postoperative Recovery of Patients Undergoing Spine Fusion Surgery
There will be two groups in this study: one group will be given the standard infusion of naloxone, a drug which helps reduce side effects from opioids needed after surgery, and the other group will receive a higher dose.
- Conditions
- Pain, Postoperative, Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting, Scoliosis
- Trial name
- NCT01531439
- Testing
- Naloxone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Opioid Use, Unspecified
Methadone vs. Fentanyl Administration on Postoperative Pain Control in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
The purpose of this study is to determine if methadone improves postoperative pain control in pediatric patient's undergoing cardiac surgery.
- Trial name
- CV_RCT_M_F (NCT02747875)
- Testing
- Methadone, Fentanyl
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Andrew Waberski
Cerebral Palsy, Hip Dysplasia
Peri-operative Use of a Pain Injection in Pediatric Patients With Cerebral Palsy
Pain management in pediatric patients presents a difficult challenge. Unlike adults, pediatric patients often cannot communicate their pain management needs clearly.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Hip Dysplasia, Pain, Postoperative
- Trial name
- NCT04074265
- Testing
- Ropivacaine injection, normal saline
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Pain Control
A Study of Intrathecal Hydromorphone for Pediatric Idiopathic Scoliosis Repair
The purpose of this study is to identify a dose of intrathecal hydromorphone (opioid pain medicine) that optimizes pain control but minimizes side effects historically seen with this class of pain medications.
- Trial name
- NCT05552443
- Testing
- Hydromorphone 2.5 mcg/kg, Hydromorphone 2.75 mcg/kg, Hydromorphone 3 mcg/kg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Post Operative Analgesia
The Ultrasound Guided Pericapsular Nerve Group and Anterior Quadratus Lumborum Blocks in Hip Replacement Surgeries
The investigators hypothesis that PENG block will produce effective opioid sparing analgesia with enhanced motor recovery more than AQLB in elderly patients undergoing total hip replacement surgeries
- Trial name
- NCT06679764
- Testing
- Anterior quadratus lumborum block technique (AQLB), Pericapsular Nerve Group (PENG) block, Control Group
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 93 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Pain Management, Spinal Fusion
Intrathecal Morphine Versus Epidural Extended Release Morphine for Pediatric Patients Undergoing Spinal Fusion
This study plans to learn more about preventing pain in children who are having posterior spinal fusion surgery using two different kinds of morphine (a pain medicine).
- Conditions
- Pain Management, Spinal Fusion, Scoliosis
- Trial name
- NCT00880607
- Testing
- Intrathecal morphine, Extended Release Epidural Morphine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Chronic Low Back Pain
Virtual Reality Therapy for Chronic Low Back Pain
This study will test the efficacy of an evidence-based virtual reality (VR) therapy program as a non-pharmacological supplement for the management of chronic lower back pain.
- Trial name
- NCT04409353
- Testing
- Distraction-Based VR, Skills-Based VR, Activity Tracker
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 413 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Plasma Cell Myeloma
Evaluating Effectiveness of Powered Drill Bone Marrow Biopsy
Since the introduction of the Jamshidi needle in 1971, new advances in bone marrow sampling have not been seen. In 2007, a new battery-powered bone marrow biopsy system was developed.
- Trial name
- NCT03078452
- Testing
- Power drill, Jamshidi needle
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Pectus Excavatum
A Comparison Trial Between PCA and Epidural Analgesia for Pectus Excavatum Repair
The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of epidural and IV analgesia in controlling pain in patients undergoing Nuss repair of pectus excavatum.
- Trial name
- NCT02056301
- Testing
- Hydromorphone, Morphine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Pain, Postoperative
Pain Control in Pediatric Posterior Spine Fusion Patients: The Effect of Gabapentin
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the patient experience when using gabapentin with other pain control medications after posterior spinal fusion surgery for scoliosis in adolescents.
- Trial name
- NCT01977937
- Testing
- Gabapentin 250mg/5mL NDC:59762-5025-01, Simple Syrup
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Pain Control, Ureteral Reimplantation
ITM vs QL for Pediatric Open Lower Abdominal Procedures
Patients between the ages of 12 months and 11 years who are undergoing an open lower abdominal procedure will be randomized to receive intrathecal morphine, or bilateral quadratus lumborum block.
- Conditions
- Pain Control, Ureteral Reimplantation, Pediatrics, Intrathecal Morphine
- Trial name
- NCT05506930
- Testing
- Intrathecal Morphine, Quadratus lumborum block
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Pain Control
Efficacy of TAP Block in Cesarean Section Patients
TAP Block done with 2 different concentrations of bupivacaine and placebo
- Trial name
- NCT03493828
- Testing
- TAP block using Bupivacaine 0.5%, TAP block using Bupivacaine 0.25%, TAP block using Normal Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital