ACUTE PAIN

This study aims to compare two different nerve block techniques used to manage pain after inguinal hernia surgery. Researchers will test a newer method called the anterior iliac block against a commonly used technique to see which provides better and longer-lasting pain relief. T…

This study is testing a new combination of nerve blocks to better manage pain after open-heart surgery. Researchers want to see if this approach reduces the need for strong opioid painkillers, which can cause side effects like nausea and breathing problems. The goal is to help pa…

This study aims to find the best nasal spray medication for quickly relieving severe pain in children who come to the emergency room with injuries like broken bones. Researchers will compare two pain-relieving sprays—sufentanil and ketamine—given alongside standard care to see wh…

This study aims to find simple, non-drug ways to reduce the pain people feel when getting a common muscle injection. Researchers will compare two methods—spraying a cold mist on the skin or squeezing a stress ball—against the usual injection procedure. They will measure pain leve…

This study aims to check if a new intravenous (IV) pain medicine called Combogesic® IV is safe and how it works in the bodies of children and teenagers aged 2 to 17. The medicine combines two common pain relievers, ibuprofen and acetaminophen, given through a vein. Researchers wi…

This study is testing whether a specific nerve block given before lower back fusion surgery can help patients use fewer strong opioid pain medications afterward. Researchers will compare the real nerve block to a placebo (sham) injection in 44 adults having this surgery. The main…

This study aims to find which of two ultrasound-guided nerve-block techniques works better for pain control after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. Researchers will compare a newer method (recto-intercostal block) against a more established one (transversus abdominis block) in 90…

This study aims to understand how virtual reality (VR) helps reduce pain in children during painful burn dressing changes. Researchers will use a special cap to scan brain activity in 4 children aged 6-17 while they use VR during their treatment. The goal is to find brain signals…

This study aims to compare two different needle approaches for performing a common abdominal nerve block. Researchers will test both techniques on healthy volunteers to see which one provides better pain relief coverage. The goal is to gather information that could help improve p…