Clinical trials: Sting
Pain
Pilot Study of the Effect of Transcutaneous Stimulation of the Vagus Nerve on Pain Perception and Parameters of the Autonomic Nervous System
The increased incidence of pain syndromes requires the investigation of pathophysiological coherences as well as searching for new therapies.
- Trial name
- NCT01174498
- Testing
- Cerbomed t-VNS® transcutaneous stimulation
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- cerbomed GmbH
Anesthesia, Block
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Bilateral ESPB in Addition to Standard Analgesia at Reducing Opioid Consumption
Study the benefits of a Erector Spinae nerve block for pain control and decrease narcotics usage after mammoplasty in an ambulatory setting
- Trial name
- NCT03954249
- Testing
- Erecto Spinae nerve block, Multimodal Analgesia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
Dental Occlusion
Patient Perception and Oral Function of Implant Restorations
The overall aim is to evaluate the patient-reported outcome and efficiency of replacing posterior teeth with implant-supported crowns compared to RDPs and no treatment.
- Trial name
- REPLACE (NCT06463405)
- Testing
- Splinted
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Copenhagen
Occlusion
Characterization of the Temporo-masseteric Nerve Block (TMNB) in Healthy Subjects
The proposed pilot study is aimed at preliminary characterization of the TMNB injection in 20 healthy volunteers. Assessment of bite-force distribution and surface electromyographic activity of the temporalis and the masseter…
- Trial name
- NCT05507164
- Testing
- Temporomasseteric Nerve Block
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Overjet, Dental
Sleep, Upper Airway and Dental Occlusion in Children With Large Overjet
This project examines sleep (e.g. prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea(OSA)), dimension of upper airway, jaw function, well-being and quality of life in children with large overjet compared to a control group.
- Trial name
- NCT04964830
- Testing
- Orthodontic treatment with functional appliance (MAD)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Copenhagen
Dental Occlusion, Occlusal Wear of Teeth
Evaluation of Occlusal Adjustment Material Removal on Monolithic Zirconia Blocks: An In Vitro Study
This study aims to improve understanding of the amount of tooth-replacement material removed during a single grinding "stroke" performed in the adjustment of a zirconia crown.
- Conditions
- Dental Occlusion, Occlusal Wear of Teeth, Fixed Dental Prosthesis
- Trial name
- NCT07280130
- Testing
- perform material removal on monolithic zirconia
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Tick Bites, Tick Resistance
Acquired Tick Resistance in Naturally Exposed Participants
Tick-borne diseases are increasing worldwide, and there are currently few effective ways to prevent them. One promising new strategy is to develop a vaccine that targets the tick itself ("anti-tick vaccine") to block the…
- Trial name
- TICK REACT (NCT07479537)
- Testing
- Tick challenge
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)
Dental Occlusion, Occlusal Analysis
Trueness of Digital Occlusal Analysis
The aims of this observational study are to evaluate the trueness of two different digital occlusal analyzers; handheld occlusal analyzer versus intraoral scanner in comparison to conventional methods in identifying true occlusal…
- Trial name
- NCT06672627
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Snakebite, Epidemiology
Mapping Snakebite Risk in Kenya and Eswatini
The goal of this observational study is to learn about how snakebite risk varies in different environments in Kenya and understand how this information can be used to support decision makers.
- Trial name
- NCT06124872
- Testing
- Survey questionnaire, Key informant interview
- Where
- Kenya
- Volunteers
- 70,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
Alpha-Gal Syndrome
The α-gal Syndrome - Investigating Immune Reactions to Tick Bites
Tick bites can transmit pathogens, but they can also induce a food allergy to mammalian meat. The goal of this clinical trial is to follow immune response and antibody build-up in individuals bitten by a tick.
- Trial name
- ImmunoGal (NCT07177729)
- Where
- 2 sites in Luxembourg
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Luxembourg Institute of Health
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis
Low Dose Dexamethasone in Supraclavicular Blocks
Brachial plexus nerve blocks provide superior analgesia over opioids while avoiding unwanted side effects. Single shot blocks with local anesthetic alone usually do not last the duration of the acute post-surgical pain period.
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Nerve Entrapment, Ligament Injury
- Trial name
- NCT02666443
- Testing
- Control intervention (no dexamethasone), Peri-neural Dexamethasone 1 mg, Intravenous Dexamethasone 1 mg
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 306 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Crossbite, Openbite
Implications of Pacifier Use in Israeli Children
The purpose of this study is to examine pacifier sucking habits among children, and to assess implications of the oral habit - for example malocclusions and drooling.
- Conditions
- Crossbite, Openbite, Drooling
- Trial name
- NCT01249885
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hadassah Medical Organization
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Temporary Hydrostatic Splint Therapy and Its Effects on Occlusal Forces
The goal of this non-randomized controlled trial is to analyze and compare occlusal force distribution patterns using T-Scan III before and after hydrostatic splint therapy on both healthy subjects and subjects with…
- Trial name
- NCT05827263
- Testing
- T-Scan occlusal recording No. I, Usage of the hydrostatic appliance, T-Scan occlusal recording No. II
- Where
- Lithuania
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
Ischemia, Retinal Vein Occlusion
Study of 2.0 mg Ranibizumab in Subjects With Ischemic Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (RAVE2)
The RAVE 2 trial is a phase I, open label, 12-month trial of intravitreal ranibizumab 2.0 mg in patients with ischemic CRVO who have been either previously treated with ranibizumab or treatment naïve.
- Conditions
- Ischemia, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Pathologic Processes, Retinal Diseases
- Trial name
- RAVE2 (NCT01225146)
- Testing
- ranibizumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- David M. Brown, M.D.
Latrodectism
Pharmacokinetic Study Protocol of ANAWIDOW Lyophilized Powder for Solution for Intravenous Use in Fasting Conditions
A single-dose, open-label, single-treatment, single-period pharmacokinetic study under fasting conditions, in 12 healthy adult. To evaluate the single dose pharmacokinetic profile ANAWIDOW [antivenin latrodectus (black widow)…
- Trial name
- NCT04848714
- Testing
- ANAWIDOW [antivenin latrodectus (black widow) equine immune F(ab)2] lyophilized powder for solution 10 mL
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laboratorios Silanes S.A. de C.V.
Postoperative Analgesia, Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block
Transversalis Fascia Plane Versus Transversus Abdominis Plane Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Children
This prospective clinical study aims to compare the postoperative analgesic efficacy of the ultrasound-guided transversalis fascia plane block (TFPB) and the transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block in pediatric patients…
- Conditions
- Postoperative Analgesia, Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block, Transversalis Fascia Plane Block, Pediatric Surgical Procedures
- Trial name
- NCT07242196
- Testing
- Postoperative analgesia
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sakarya University
Occlusion, Occlusal Splints
Clinical Performance of CAD/CAM Occlusal Splints Fabricated With or Without a Wax Bite Registration in Healthy Adults
Occlusal splints are commonly used to manage sleep bruxism, temporomandibular disorders, and tooth wear. Traditionally, a wax bite registration is used during the fabrication of CAD/CAM occlusal splints to determine the vertical…
- Conditions
- Occlusion, Occlusal Splints, Occlusal Analysis, Comfort
- Trial name
- Splint (NCT07720453)
- Testing
- Occlusal splint fabricated using a virtual increase of the vertical dimension, Occlusal splint fabricated using a conventional wax bite registration
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Radboud University Medical Center
Bites and Stings
Field Evaluation of Two Topically Applied Insect Repellent Products Containing IR3535 Against Mosquitos in Louisiana
To determine the efficacy and duration of protection of two topically applied insect repellent products at preventing landing by mosquitos. The study will follow the EPA Product Performance Test Guidelines1.
- Trial name
- NCT05394597
- Testing
- Repellent lotion, Repellent Wipe
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans
Chronic Pancreatitis
Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Celiac Plexus Neurolysis (EUS-CPN) for Chronic Pancreatitis
Physicians need a tracking system for specific treatment modalities, and data to determine the impact of endoscopic ultrasound pain management for patients with chronic pancreatitis.
- Trial name
- CPN (NCT04403074)
- Testing
- Celiac Plexus Neurolysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Abdominoplasty, Postoperative Pain
Comparison of the Efficacy of Transversus Abdominis Plane Block and Erector Spinae Plane Block in Postoperative Analgesia Management After Abdominoplasty
Introduction: Abdominoplasty involves the removal of excess skin and fat from the abdominal region, rectus sheath plication, and umbilical transposition.
- Conditions
- Abdominoplasty, Postoperative Pain, Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block, Erector Spinae Plane Block
- Trial name
- NCT06845215
- Testing
- Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block, Erector spina plane block (ESP)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara Ataturk Sanatorium Training and Research Hospital