Clinical trials: Perioperative Pain
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
Infertility, Female, Pain, Postoperative
Assessing Efficacy of Intravenous Acetaminophen for Perioperative Pain Control for Oocyte Retrieval
In this research study we want to learn more about how effective certain medications are at reducing pain after oocyte (egg) retrieval surgery and how effective they are at reducing the time between the retrieval and discharge…
- Trial name
- NCT03073980
- Testing
- IV Acetaminophen, PO Acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 161 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Post Operative Analgesia, Bariatric Surgery
Oral Acetaminophen for Post-Op Pain Management in Bariatric Surgery Patients
Adult patients with morbid obesity who have had Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) or laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) surgery have impaired drug metabolism.
- Conditions
- Post Operative Analgesia, Bariatric Surgery, Bariatric Surgery (Gastric Bypass), Bariatric Surgery Patients
- Trial name
- NCT06658574
- Testing
- Acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Pain
Perioperative Systemic Acetaminophen to Improve Postoperative Quality of Recovery After Ambulatory Breast Surgery
Recent evidence demonstrates that perioperative pain continues to be poorly managed among ambulatory surgical patients. More importantly, few interventions that minimize postoperative pain have also shown to improve patient…
- Trial name
- NCT01852955
- Testing
- IV acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Post-Operative Pain
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of tDCS in the Management of Perioperative Pain
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a new medical technology can help reduce post-operative pain. The new technology is called Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation.
- Trial name
- NCT01861587
- Testing
- tDCS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Morbid Obesity, Postoperative Pain
Patients-Controlled Epidural Analgesia After Gastric Bypass for Morbid Obesity Using Morphine-Levobupivacaine Regimens
Adequate postoperative analgesia can facilitate recovery following gastric bypass surgery for morbid obesity. The efficacy and safety of intravenous patient - controlled analgesia has been studied, but up to date no data are…
- Conditions
- Morbid Obesity, Postoperative Pain, Postoperative Bowel Function, Postoperative Ambulation
- Trial name
- NCT01249872
- Testing
- GROUP A : 0 mg MORPHINE-0.1% LEVOBUPIVACAINE, GROUP B : 1 mg MORPHINE- 0.1% LEVOBUPIVACAINE, GROUP C : 2 mg MORPHINE-0.1% LEVOBUPIVACAINE
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- University of Patras
Post Operative Pain, Nausea
Effects of Perioperative Intravenous Dexamethasone on Pain in Out Patient Knee Surgery
The purpose of the study is to determine the opiate sparing effects of intravenously administered dexamethasone in outpatient knee surgery. Dexamethasone is a glucocorticoid with well known antiemetic effects.
- Trial name
- NCT01149616
- Testing
- Dexamethasone 8mg iv x1
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Dysfunctional Voiding, Postoperative Pain
The Effect of Oral PhenazopyrIdine on Perioperative Voiding After Mid-urethral sliNg (EPIPhANy Study)
Randomized clinical trial using phenazopyridine to decrease voiding dysfunction after a retropubic midurethral sling operation.
- Trial name
- EPIPhANy (NCT02806713)
- Testing
- Phenazopyridine, no Phenazopyridine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Worcester
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
Nephrectomy, Partial Nephrectomy
Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB): in Patients Undergoing Surgery Through a Flank or Anterior Subcostal Incision.
Using a randomized double-blinded study design, the study goal is to evaluate the superiority of Erector Spinae Plane block (ESPB) in the peri-operative pain management of patients undergoing surgery through a flank or anterior…
- Conditions
- Nephrectomy, Partial Nephrectomy, Incision Site Discomfort
- Trial name
- NCT03691935
- Testing
- Ropivacaine, Normal saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Comparing Effectiveness of IV vs Oral Acetaminophen Given Perioperatively for Lap Choles for Pain Control,
The purpose of the study is to learn whether perioperative IV (intravenous) administration of acetaminophen (commonly referred to as Tylenol) shows any different clinical outcomes over the oral (by mouth) administration of…
- Trial name
- NCT01823224
- Testing
- 2 capsules Oral Tylenol 2000 mg and IV "salt water", IV tylenol 1000mg and 2 oral capsule "sugar pills"
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- Defense and Veterans Center for Integrative Pain Management
Other Abortion, Spontaneous Abortion
Gabapentin as an Adjunct to Perioperative Pain Management Regimens for Uterine Aspiration
This is a randomized controlled double-blind placebo-controlled trial evaluating the impact of gabapentin given preoperatively on perioperative pain scores for women receiving uterine aspiration between 6 and 14+6 weeks…
- Trial name
- GABA (NCT02725710)
- Testing
- Gabapentin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Nephrolithiasis, Urolithiasis
Perioperative Pregabalin in Ureteroscopy: a Pilot
The investigators propose a pilot clinical trial on the use of perioperative pregabalin in order to decrease ureteral stent related symptoms and decrease opioid usage after ureteroscopy with stent placement.
- Conditions
- Nephrolithiasis, Urolithiasis, Perioperative/Postoperative Complications, Pain, Postoperative
- Trial name
- NCT03927781
- Testing
- Pregabalin 300mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
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, Postoperative
Perioperative Administration of Pregabalin for Pain After Robot-assisted Endoscopic Thyroidectomy
The investigators hypothesize that pregabalin will decrease post-operative pain scores and analgesic use following robot-assisted endoscopic thyroidectomy compared to placebo.
- Trial name
- NCT00905580
- Testing
- Pregabalin
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- Severance Hospital
Laminectomy
The Effects of Ketamine and Methadone on Postoperative Pain for Laminectomy
The purpose of this research is to determine the pain-reducing effects of ketamine (Ketalar, an FDA-approved drug for anesthesia) and methadone (Dolophine, a long-acting narcotic) after lumbar laminectomy.
- Trial name
- NCT02252432
- Testing
- Ketamine, Methadone, Ketamine + methadone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Hemorrhoids, Pain
Effect of Perioperative i.v. Low-dose S(+) Ketamine
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the use of perioperative intravenous S (+) ketamine reduces the amount and degree of postoperative pain.
- Trial name
- NCT00354029
- Testing
- S (+) Ketamine
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 83 people
- Sponsor
- Asker & Baerum Hospital
Opioid Use, Chronic Pain Post-Procedural
Video-based, Patient-Focused Opioid Education in the Perioperative Period
This is a pilot study designed to assess the feasibility of using a novel, video-based opioid education tool for opioid naïve ambulatory surgery patients in the perioperative period.
- Trial name
- NCT03986866
- Testing
- Video
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Postoperative Pain, Delirium
Study of Melatonin on Sleep, Pain, and Confusion After Joint Replacement Surgery
Pain, confusion, and breaks in normal sleep cycles have been challenges commonly faced by patients after undergoing joint surgeries.
- Conditions
- Postoperative Pain, Delirium, Confusion, Sleep
- Trial name
- NCT01505465
- Testing
- Melatonin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery, Ketamine
Perioperative Ketamine for Pain With Gastric Bypass
Opioid medications such as morphine, hydrocodone and oxycodone are standard for treating pain after surgery, however there are disadvantages.
- Trial name
- NCT03448068
- Testing
- Ketamine, Standard therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic