Clinical trials: Pain Measurement
Pain Measurement
Comparison Between Dexamethasone and Ibuprofen on Pain Prevention and Control Following Surgical Implant Placement
Background and aim: Postoperative pain is an adverse effect of oral surgeries and may therefore be prevented or minimized. This study compares the efficacy of preemptive ibuprofen and dexamethasone protocols in pain prevention…
- Trial name
- CBDIPPCFSIP (NCT02763059)
- Testing
- Ibuprofen 600 mg, Dexamethasone 4 mg, Acetaminophen 1000 mg
- Volunteers
- 132 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King Abdulaziz University
Cesarean Section, Wound Complications
Cesarean Trial of Staples vs. Sutures
To determine whether the rate of wound complications differs based on method of closure of skin incision (staples vs. suture) after cesarean delivery.
- Conditions
- Cesarean Section, Wound Complications, Patient Satisfaction, Pain Measurement
- Trial name
- CROSS (NCT01211600)
- Testing
- Staples, Suture
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 746 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
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
Gingival Recession, Palate; Wound
To Measure Pain Perception Following De-Epithelized Free Gingival Graft Harvesting
This randomized clinical comparative study will evaluate the postoperative pain following the FGG graft harvest procedure technique covered by four different methods for coverage of the palatal donor site.
- Trial name
- NCT03895476
- Testing
- palatal wound will be cover with collagen and sutures, palatal wound covered with platelet rich fibrin, palatal wound covered with a collagen sponge and cyanoacrylate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Contraception, Inhalation of Nitrous Oxide
Nitrous Oxide for Pain Management During In-office Transcervical Sterilization
This is a randomized, double blind study that aims to measure the difference in maximum pain experienced during in-office transcervical sterilization (Essure®) for women receiving either inhaled nitrous oxide or standard oral…
- Trial name
- NEST (NCT02312739)
- Testing
- In-office Transcervical Sterilization (Essure®), Standard Oral pain medications, Intramuscular Ketorolac
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Chronic Pain
Pain, Psychiatric Disorders, and Disability Among Veterans With and Without Polytrauma
We believe information to be obtained from this proposed study will prove critical for planning future VA healthcare strategies and developing effective and efficient treatments targeting pain and emotional adjustment…
- Trial name
- NCT00645970
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 359 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
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
Pain
Trial Comparing Outpatient Flexible to Rigid Cystoscopy in Females
The primary purpose of this study to assess patient pain scores comparing rigid to flexible cystoscopy in females; to assess post procedural complications, including frequency, urgency, infection and time to resolution of these…
- Trial name
- NCT00945594
- Testing
- Cystoscopy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Pain
Alpha as a Predictive Biomarker
The investigators will use non-invasive recordings of brain activity to measure pain as a proxy to self-report. Participants will undergo testing for about 3 hours on two separate days.
- Trial name
- APB (NCT02796625)
- Testing
- Painful Stimuli
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Tissue Pain
Optical Measurements of the Skin Surface to Infer Distinctions in Myofascial Tissue Stiffness
This study involves imaging the skin movements of surface tissue on the back. A clinician will perform assessment and intervention procedures manually, using manual and light movements of stretch and compression.
- Trial name
- OptMeasSkin (NCT06390085)
- Testing
- Soft tissue manipulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Sickle Cell Disease
Gaming Technology to Engage Adolescent Sickle Cell Patients in Pain Management
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a common genetic disorder characterized by episodes of pain, yet assessments to identify type, intensity, frequency, and phase of pain among SCD adolescents is lacking.
- Trial name
- NCT03291613
- Testing
- Pinpoint App
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Klein Buendel, Inc.
Pain
A Trial of 2% Lidocaine Gel for Intrauterine Device (IUD) Insertion
The intrauterine device (IUD) is a long-acting, highly effective, reversible contraceptive that may be underutilized due to fear of pain during insertion.
- Trial name
- NCT01292447
- Testing
- 2% lidocaine gel
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island
Contraception
Nitrous Oxide for Pain Management of Intrauterine Device (IUD) Insertion
The purpose of this study is to determine whether Nitrous Oxide is effective in achieving pain control and satisfaction among nulliparous women getting the intrauterine device (IUD).
- Trial name
- NIUD (NCT02391714)
- Testing
- IUD insertion, Povidone-Iodine, Chlorhexidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Contraception
Postplacental Intrauterine Device Insertion: A Mixed Methods Assessment of Women's Experience
The primary objective of this mixed methods pilot study is to understand women's experiences with postplacental intrauterine device (IUD) insertion through postpartum semi-structured interviews.
- Trial name
- PIPPI (NCT02312726)
- Testing
- Postplacental IUD insertion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 135 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Pain
Effects of Intravenous GSK3858279 on a Battery of Evoked Pain Tests in Healthy Volunteers
This study will evaluate the mechanistic basis for the analgesic effects of GSK3858279 in humans by using a battery of experimental pain assessments in healthy participants.
- Trial name
- NCT04114656
- Testing
- GSK3858279
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Healing Surgical Wounds, Pain Measurement
Effects of Laser Stimulation on Wound Healing of Human Palatal Tissue
The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of photobiomodulation (PBM) with an Er:YAG laser on the palatal donor site following subepithelial connective tissue graft (SECTG) surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT03741062
- Testing
- J. Morita AdvErl Evo Er:YAG laser, Control
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Paresis
Bupivacaine Versus Ropivacaine on Diaphragmatic Motility and Ventilatory Function
Background: Outpatient continuous interscalene brachial plexus blocks are used to control pain after shoulder surgery, with infusions of 0.125% bupivacaine or 0.2% ropivacaine.
- Trial name
- NCT02059070
- Testing
- Ropivacaine, Bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Anesthesiology WSU/DMC-NorthStar
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 Measurement
Evaluation of Propranolol's Effect on Pain and Inflammation.
Previous studies have shown that the beta-adrenergic system plays a role in processing pain and the expression of hyperalgesia. Recent studies have investigated the analgesic effects, and potential anti-hyperalgesic effects…
- Trial name
- NCT01094574
- Testing
- Alfentanil, Propranolol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Martin Angst