CANCER PAIN

This study tested whether people with moderate to severe cancer pain could safely stop taking paracetamol (acetaminophen) while continuing their strong opioid painkillers like morphine. Researchers wanted to see if pain control remained just as good without the extra pills, which…

This study tested a small pump implanted near the spine to deliver pain medicine directly to the nerves for people with severe cancer pain. It compared this implant to a standard under-the-skin pain pump to see which worked better. The goal was to see if the spinal pump could pro…

This study tested whether adding the antidepressant duloxetine to the painkiller tramadol could better control chronic cancer pain. It involved 400 patients with cancer pain who were not already on pain medications. Researchers measured if the combination allowed patients to use …

This study tested a new smartphone app designed to help people with advanced cancer manage chronic pain. The app helped patients track their pain, mood, and opioid medication use while providing education and self-management advice. Researchers wanted to see if using the app for …

This small study tested whether Reiki, a hands-on relaxation therapy, could help improve common symptoms like pain and fatigue for cancer patients. It involved 10 patients at a supportive care clinic who received six Reiki sessions. The main goal was to see if the therapy was pra…

This study tested whether listening to relaxing music could help reduce pain and anxiety for cancer patients receiving palliative care. Researchers compared 32 patients who either listened to 30 minutes of instrumental Turkish music or rested quietly. The goal was to see if this …

This study looked at whether four different well-being treatments could help reduce pain for people with cancer. It included 180 adult patients with any type of cancer who agreed to try sessions like foot reflexology, singing, socio-aesthetics, or sophrology. The main goal was to…