Clinical trials: Cancer Pains
Knee Osteoarthritis
Wearable LITUS Device for Osteoarthritis of the Knee: a Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial
The purpose of this study is to measure the effectiveness of a wearable therapeutic ultrasound device in patients with stage I and stage II knee osteoarthritis.
- Trial name
- NCT02083861
- Testing
- Sam Ultrasonic Diathermy Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 93 people
- Sponsor
- ZetrOZ, Inc.
Pituitary Tumor, Pain
Analgesia Regimens Following Trans-sphenoidal Surgery for Pituitary Tumors
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled intervention trial involving 100 treated subjects undergoing endonasal trans-sphenoidal (ENTS) resection of pituitary lesion.
- Trial name
- NCT02351700
- Testing
- IV Caldolor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix
Breast Carcinoma
Topical Cryotherapy in Reducing Pain in Patients With Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy or Paclitaxel Induced Acute Pain Syndrome
This randomized pilot clinical trial studies topical cryotherapy (cooling hands and feet with ice bags) in reducing pain in patients with chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy or paclitaxel induced acute pain syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT02640053
- Testing
- Cryotherapy, Paclitaxel, Quality-of-Life Assessment
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Academic and Community Cancer Research United
Bladder Carcinoma
Gabapentin in Reducing the Need for Pain Medication in Patients With Bladder Cancer Undergoing Radical Cystectomy
This randomized phase II/III trial studies gabapentin in reducing the need for pain medication in patients with bladder cancer undergoing surgery to remove the bladder and nearby tissue and organs.
- Trial name
- NCT02355886
- Testing
- Gabapentin, Questionnaire Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Dermatologic Complications, Malignant Neoplasm
Menadione Topical Lotion in Treating Skin Discomfort and Psychological Distress in Patients With Cancer Receiving Panitumumab, Erlotinib Hydrochloride, or Cetuximab
This clinical trial studies menadione topical lotion in treating skin discomfort and psychological distress in patients with cancer receiving panitumumab, erlotinib hydrochloride, or cetuximab.
- Conditions
- Dermatologic Complications, Malignant Neoplasm, Pain
- Trial name
- NCT01393821
- Testing
- menadione topical lotion, questionnaire administration, management of therapy complications
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Break Through Pain, Cancer
A Clinical Trial With Intranasal Fentanyl in Cancer Patients With Breakthrough Pain
The aim of this clinical trial was to demonstrate the efficacy of a 400 μg dose strength of intranasal fentanyl spray (INFS, Instanyl®) and to evaluate the safety and to establish long term tolerability of treatment with INFS…
- Trial name
- NOSE-400 (NCT01429051)
- Testing
- Intranasal Fentanyl Spray (INFS)
- Where
- 11 sites in Hungary, Norway and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Takeda
Pain
Role of Methadone As Co-Opioid Analgesic
Objectives: Primary Objective: To determine whether the addition of low dose methadone to morphine(in the methadone group) has a lower dose escalation index as compared to the morphine alone(in the morphine group) at Day 15 (+/…
- Trial name
- NCT00558870
- Testing
- Morphine, Methadone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Cancer, Young Adult
Symptom Management for YA Cancer Survivors
Symptom interference is common for survivors of young adult cancer (aged 18-39 at diagnosis) and impacts their abilities to achieve normative life goals (e.g., education, careers, independence, romantic/social relationships) as…
- Conditions
- Cancer, Young Adult, Pain, Psychological Distress
- Trial name
- NCT04035447
- Testing
- Behavioral Symptom Management for Young Adult Cancer Survivors
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Head and Neck Cancer, Analgesia
Multimodal Pain Study in Free Flap Patients
This study will be a randomized, prospective study comparing Pain Management Arm A and Pain Management Arm B. Arm A will have scheduled Tylenol with opioids available as needed (PRN) in the peri-operative period.
- Trial name
- NCT04246697
- Testing
- Tylenol, Oxycodone, Morphine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Breast Cancer
Selective Intraoperative Administration of Local Anesthesia in Breast Reconstruction
Subjects are being asked to participate in this study because they will be undergoing unilateral (one) or bilateral (two) mastectomy surgery with immediate reconstruction involving insertion of a tissue expander.
- Trial name
- NCT02525718
- Testing
- Saline, 0.25 % bupivacaine (2.5 mg/ml) w/ 1:100,000 epinephrine & 4 mg dexamethasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Malignant Female Reproductive System Neoplasm
Liposomal Bupivacaine With or Without Hydromorphone for the Improvement of Pain Control After Laparotomy in Patients With Gynecological Malignancies
This phase IV trial studies how well liposomal bupivacaine with or without hydromorphone works in improving pain control during the first 24 hours after surgery in patients with gynecological malignancies undergoing laparotomy.
- Trial name
- NCT04258631
- Testing
- Hydromorphone, Laparotomy, Liposomal Bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Cancer, Pain
ACCESS (Access for Cancer Caregivers for Education and Support for Shared Decision Making)
The project will test the effect of educating and supporting family caregivers of hospice cancer patients on their active participation in shared decision making in the plan of care for their patients.
- Trial name
- ACCESS (NCT02929108)
- Testing
- Facebook, ACCESS
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 489 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Opioid-Induced Constipation (OIC)
A 12-week Extension of the Phase III Study (D3820C00004) to Assess the Effect and Safety of NKTR-118 in Patients With Non-cancer-related Pain and Opioid-induced Constipation
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect and safety of NKTR-118 treatment of opioid-induced constipation in patients with non-cancer-related pain over a 6-month period.
- Trial name
- NCT01395524
- Testing
- NKTR-118
- Where
- 116 sites in United States, Australia and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 302 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders, Pain
Pilot Study of Cyclobenzaprine for Treatment of Sleep Disturbance in Aromatase Inhibitor-treated Breast Cancer Patients
Many women with breast cancer who are treated with aromatase inhibitor medications develop difficulty sleeping and fatigue during treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT01921296
- Testing
- Cyclobenzaprine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Lynn Henry
Dysphagia, Pain
Dexamethasone in Reducing Oral Pain and Dry Mouth After Surgery in Patients With Oropharyngeal Cancer
This randomized pilot clinical trial studies dexamethasone in reducing oral pain and dry mouth after surgery in patients with oropharyngeal cancer. Dexamethasone may help lower pain and dry mouth caused by surgery.
- Conditions
- Dysphagia, Pain, Stage I Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage II Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT01748942
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, Quality-of-Life Assessment, Questionnaire Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Cancer Pain, Breakthrough Pain
Study of Breakthrough Cancer Pain: Assessment of Fentanyl Buccal Tablets Titration and Treatment in Opioid-Tolerant Patients
Breakthrough cancer pain (BTcP) is a common problem in patients with cancer. Fentanyl Buccal Tablet (FBT) is used for the treatment of BTP in adults with cancer who are already receiving maintenance opioid therapy for chronic…
- Trial name
- NCT00842829
- Testing
- Fentanyl Buccal Tablet (FBT)
- Where
- 123 sites in France, Germany and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 330 people
- Sponsor
- Cephalon
Metastases
A Phase I/II Dose Escalation Study Using Extracranial Stereotactic Radiosurgery to Control Pain
This study will evaluate pain control and quality of life in patients with paraspinal metastases, who have receive previous radiation therapy to these lesions, using single dose stereotactic radiotherapy.
- Trial name
- NCT00802659
- Testing
- Stereotactic radiotherapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Relief of Joint Pain
Vitamin B12 for Aromatase Inhibitors Musculoskeletal Symptoms
Significant Aromatase Inhibitor-associated toxicity, affects as many as 50% of patients with breast cancer leading to early discontinuation of this life-saving cancer treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT03069313
- Testing
- Vitamin B12
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso
Leukemia, Hodgkin Lymphoma
Yoga to Alleviate Fatigue, Anxiety and Pain in Adolescents During Treatment for Lymphoma or Leukemia
Researchers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital want to investigate the feasibility of a yoga intervention for adolescents receiving treatment for lymphoma or leukemia.
- Conditions
- Leukemia, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin's
- Trial name
- NCT02473523
- Testing
- PedsQL Cancer Module, PedsQL Multidimensional Fatigue Scale, Biodex System 3 Dynamometer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Dysmenorrhea (Disorder), Dysmenorrhea Primary
Mechanistic Characterization of Uterine Pain
There are limited treatment options for management of dysmenorrhea, and the physiological processes they affect are not completely understood.
- Conditions
- Dysmenorrhea (Disorder), Dysmenorrhea Primary, Dysmenorrhea Secondary, Endometrial Diseases
- Trial name
- MCUP (NCT04145518)
- Testing
- Naproxen Sodium
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 183 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Endeavor Health