Clinical trials: Perception of Pain
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
Anxiety, Pain
Lavender Aromatherapy for Anxiety During Urodynamics
Urodynamics are performed in the evaluation of urinary incontinence in women considering surgery or who have failed conservative therapies.
- Trial name
- NCT02344745
- Testing
- Lavandula angustifolia essential oil (Aura Cacia), Distilled water
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
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
Chest Pain
Chest Pain Perception and Capsaicin Sensitivity
The purpose of this study is to determine whether there is a positive correlation between the ability to sense chest pain in the context of myocardial ischemia and the ability to sense discomfort associated with the topical…
- Trial name
- NCT02346903
- Testing
- Capsaicin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- Bassett Healthcare
Pain
Does Alkalinization Reduce Perceived Pain Levels During Sentinel Lymph Node Imaging?
Pain during nuclear medicine breast lymphnode detection procedures has been reported as high as 8.8/10. Using Sodium Bicarbonate to alkalinize the radio-pharmaceutical injection, pain can safely be reduced from 6.6/10 to 4.7/10…
- Trial name
- buffering SLN (NCT01660412)
- Testing
- Standard of Care First, ph Altered first
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Postoperative Pain
Postoperative Environment on Pain Following Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
This study is to determine if patients following prolapse repair including vaginal vault suspension have decreased pain measured via a visual analog scale (VAS) on postoperative day one and just prior to discharge when exposed to…
- Trial name
- NCT03379753
- Testing
- music and positive images
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- TriHealth Inc.
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, 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
Acute Pain
The Influence of Testosterone on Experimental Pain Perception
This trial examined how the administration of exogenous testosterone would influence pain tolerance and other endogenous steroids (i.e. estradiol and progesterone).
- Trial name
- NCT05781685
- Testing
- Testosterone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Fibromyalgia
Effect of Milnacipran on Pain in Fibromyalgia
The investigators want to study the effects of milnacipran treatment on neurotransmitter release in fibromyalgia.
- Trial name
- Forest (NCT01288807)
- Testing
- Milnacipram
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
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
The Effect of Liposomal Lidocaine on Perceived Pain in Children During Percutaneous Interosseous Pin Removal in the Outpatient Setting
The removal of smooth, percutaneous pins (Perc Pins), which are used for fracture fixation, occurs once adequate bone healing has taken place.
- Trial name
- NCT01542125
- Testing
- Liposomal Lidocaine
- Volunteers
- 281 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta