Clinical trials: Reduction in Pain
Postoperative Pain
Phase 2 Herniorrhaphy Study for Opioid Elimination
This is a Phase 2, open-label study in subjects undergoing unilateral open inguinal herniorrhaphy.
- Trial name
- NCT03695367
- Testing
- HTX-011, Luer lock applicator, Vial access device
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- Heron Therapeutics
Pain, Acute, Nausea
Enhanced Recovery Strategies in Elective Breast Surgery
Postoperative pain, nausea, and vomiting are frustrating sequelae of elective breast surgery. Poorly managed postoperative pain can lead to increased opioid use, increased postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), delayed return…
- Conditions
- Pain, Acute, Nausea, Vomiting, Postoperative, Opioid Use
- Trial name
- NCT03187080
- Testing
- Paravertebral block procedure using either local anesthetic (0.25% bupivacaine) or sterile saline, Enhanced recovery after breast surgery (ERABS) strategies, Paravertebral block using local anesthetic
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 113 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Tonsillitis
Battlefield Auricular Acupuncture During Adult Tonsillectomies and Effect of Post op Pain and Nausea
The purpose of this study is to determine if auricular acupuncture significantly reduces post-operative pain in comparison to the standard of care.
- Trial name
- BFA (NCT02571075)
- Testing
- Auricular acupuncture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 95 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Defense and Veterans Center for Integrative Pain Management
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Treatment Trial
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), also called pseudotumor cerebri, is a disorder of elevated intracranial pressure of unknown cause [Corbett, et al., 1982; Wall, et al., 1991].
- Trial name
- IIHTT (NCT01003639)
- Testing
- Acetazolamide, Formal weight loss counselling program
- Where
- 41 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 165 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
Non-obstructive Azoospermia
Gabapentin for Post-Operative Pain Control and Narcotic Reduction in Scrotal Surgery
The use of non-narcotic multi-modal analgesia to be used in the pre-operative, peri-operative and post-operative period to reduce or potentially eliminate narcotic usage following scrotal surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT04230980
- Testing
- Gabapentin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
Safety and Efficacy of EMA401 in Patients With Painful Diabetic Neuropathy (PDN)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate safety and efficacy of EMA401 compared to placebo in patients with painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN).
- Trial name
- EMPADINE (NCT03297294)
- Testing
- EMA401
- Where
- 64 sites in Australia, Austria and 14 more
- Volunteers
- 142 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Chronic Pain
Connected Health to Decrease Opioid Use in Patients With Chronic Pain
The objective of this pilot study to evaluate if behavioral incentives applied at the VA Medical Center can appreciably increase participation in activities that promote mobility, and subsequently reduce pain severity and opioid…
- Trial name
- NCT04013529
- Testing
- Regret lottery, Way to Health technology enhanced care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Spinal Cord Injuries, Polytrauma
Reduction of Opioid Dose Using Conditioning & Open-Label Placebo (COLP) in Intensive Rehabilitation
The use of conditioning open-label placebo (COLP) will be studied as a dose extension method to lower opioid dosage in patients with spinal cord injury, polytrauma, and burn injury.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Polytrauma, Burn Injury, Pain Management
- Trial name
- COLP (NCT03906721)
- Testing
- Oxycodone, Essential Oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Return of Motor and Sensory Blockade, Anesthesia, Spinal
1% Chloroprocaine(PF) vs. Bupivacaine Spinals
The use of 1% Chloroprocaine (PF) spinal anesthesia will reduce the recovery times and discharge time of patients undergoing hemorrhoidectomies as compared to 0.75% bupivacaine spinal.
- Conditions
- Return of Motor and Sensory Blockade, Anesthesia, Spinal, Decrease Discharge Time Status Post Hemorrhoidectomy
- Trial name
- NCT03324984
- Testing
- 1% chloroprocaine, 0.75% bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
Sickle Cell Disease
A Study to Assess the Effect of Ticagrelor in Reducing the Number of Days With Pain in Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
The purpose of this study is to determine whether ticagrelor is effective in reducing the number of days of pain, intensity of pain, and reducing the use of analgesics due to sickle cell disease
- Trial name
- Hestia2 (NCT02482298)
- Testing
- Ticagrelor
- Where
- 20 sites in United States, Egypt and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Pain, Postoperative
Intraoperative Methadone vs Morphine for Postoperative Pain Control in Patients Undergoing Surgery of the Tibia
The purpose of this study is to determine whether, for surgery of the tibia, one dose of methadone provides better control of pain afterward as compared to morphine, which is the usual drug given to control pain after surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01430182
- Testing
- Methadone, Morphine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Scoliosis, Pain
Perioperative Methadone Use to Decrease Opioid Requirement in Pediatric Spinal Fusion Patients
Acute pain management following major surgical procedures in pediatric patients continues to be a challenge, especially after extensive posterior spine fusions.
- Trial name
- NCT02558010
- Testing
- Methadone, Normal Saline, Morphine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Ankle Fracture
Liposomal Bupivacaine With Bupivacaine in Ankle Fracture Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF)
This study is a randomized controlled trial assessing pain control in ankle fractures repaired with open reduction and internal fixation.
- Trial name
- NCT02480621
- Testing
- Liposomal Bupivacaine with Bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
Breast Cancer, Chronic Pain
Reducing Pain and Disability After Breast Cancer Surgery
The purpose of this study is to determine if the combination of thoracic paravertebral block and multimodal analgesia will decrease chronic pain and arm morbidity in patients undergoing breast cancer surgery with lymph node…
- Trial name
- RELIeF (NCT01089933)
- Testing
- Thoracic Paravertebral Block (TPVB), Local Anesthetic
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 129 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Chronic Pain, Back Pain
Group-based Mindfulness for Chronic Pain in the Primary Care Setting
The purpose of this pragmatic clinical trial (PCT) research is to determine whether a group-visit approach modeled on Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction can improve function for persons with chronic low back pain.
- Trial name
- OPTIMUM (NCT04129450)
- Testing
- Group medical visits with mindfulness-based stress reduction, Usual PCP care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 451 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Medical Center
Pain, Postoperative, Medication Adherence
Evaluation of an Interactive Opioid Risk Education Program (STOMP) for Parents
Millions of children and adolescents are prescribed opioid pain relievers each year, placing them at risk for serious adverse events and misuse in the home setting.
- Conditions
- Pain, Postoperative, Medication Adherence, Opioid Use, Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
- Trial name
- STOMP (NCT03287622)
- Testing
- Educational Intervention, Nudge
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 712 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Low Back Pain
TissueLink Study During Multi-Level Spine Surgery
The overall objective of the investigators research is to test the clinical efficacy of the TissueLink™ (Salient Surgical Technologies, Inc.) coagulation system in minimizing hemoglobin loss intraoperatively.
- Trial name
- NCT01300559
- Testing
- Tissuelink device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Sickle Cell Disease
Effect of Ticagrelor vs. Placebo in the Reduction of Vaso-occlusive Crises in Pediatric Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
The purpose of the study is to Evaluate the Effect of Ticagrelor versus Placebo in Reducing the Rate of Vaso-Occlusive Crises in Paediatric Patients with Sickle Cell Disease
- Trial name
- HESTIA3 (NCT03615924)
- Testing
- Ticagrelor
- Where
- 55 sites in United States, Belgium and 14 more
- Volunteers
- 193 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Chronic Pain, Osteoarthritis
Acupuncture Approaches for Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is a major public health problem that places many burdens on individuals, including impairment of physical and psychological functioning, lost productivity, and side effects of medications used to treat pain.
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain, Osteoarthritis, Neck Pain, Back Pain
- Trial name
- AADDOPT-2 (NCT02456727)
- Testing
- Group/Community Acupuncture, Individual Acupuncture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 779 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Myocardial Ischemia
ACT34-CMI -- Adult Autologous CD34+ Cells
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of intramyocardial injections of CLBS14 in patients with refractory chronic myocardial ischemia.
- Trial name
- NCT00300053
- Testing
- CLBS14 (low-dose), CLBS14 (high-dose)
- Where
- 26 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 321 people
- Sponsor
- Lisata Therapeutics, Inc.