CANCER PAIN

This study is testing whether combining two specific nerve blocks provides better pain relief after surgery to remove tumors around the knee. It will compare pain levels and morphine use between patients who receive the nerve blocks and those who receive standard pain medication.…

This study is testing whether a special herbal plaster applied to the skin can be a helpful addition to standard opioid pain medication for people with cancer. Researchers want to see if the plaster is practical and effective for managing pain in a specific area of the body. The …

This study is developing and testing a new virtual reality (VR) device designed to help people manage chronic cancer pain. The VR experience uses principles from cognitive behavioral therapy to distract from pain and lower pain sensations. Researchers will compare the VR device t…

This study is testing whether professional beauty care sessions can improve well-being for people undergoing chemotherapy. It will compare 400 patients with breast, prostate, colon, or lung cancer. One group will receive four sessions with a trained beauty care specialist, while …

This study is testing whether virtual reality (VR) can help reduce pain and improve quality of life for people with gastrointestinal cancers. Researchers will compare three approaches: VR that teaches pain management skills, VR designed to distract from pain, and a basic VR contr…

This study is testing whether a virtual reality (VR) program used at home can help people manage common symptoms after cancer treatment, like pain, fatigue, anxiety, and trouble sleeping. It will compare the VR program to a similar audio-only program to see which is more helpful.…

This study is testing a culturally tailored web and mobile app designed to help Asian American women who have survived breast cancer. The app provides personalized information and coaching to help them manage chronic pain and feelings of depression that often linger after treatme…

This study is testing if a small, disposable device that gently stimulates nerves in the ear can help reduce pain and the need for strong opioid painkillers after major abdominal surgery or a liver transplant. Researchers will compare the active device to a placebo version in abo…

This study is testing a new, non-surgical procedure to relieve severe pain in people with head, neck, or shoulder cancer. The procedure uses focused sound waves, guided by an MRI, to target a tiny area in the brain involved in pain signaling. Researchers want to see if this is sa…