POST OPERATIVE PAIN

This study looks at the best way to take two common pain relievers (acetaminophen and NSAIDs) after a C-section. About 825 women will be randomly assigned to take the medicines at the same time or at different times. The goal is to see which schedule provides better pain relief a…

This study looks at whether a pre-surgery program of exercise and a special nutritional drink (Ocoxin®) can help women with gynecologic cancers recover better after surgery. About 100 participants will follow this program alongside standard ERAS recovery steps. The goal is to see…

This study tests whether a nerve block given during laparoscopic hysterectomy can reduce pain after surgery. Sixty women will be randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block or a placebo. The main goal is to see if pain scores are lower three hours after the procedure.

This study tests a small steroid insert placed in the tear duct to control pain and swelling after vitreoretinal eye surgery. About 30 adults having surgery for a macular hole, epiretinal membrane, or vitreomacular traction will either get the insert or standard steroid eye drops…

This study compares two methods of pain control after total shoulder replacement: a single injection of a long-lasting numbing medicine (Exparel) versus a small tube (catheter) that delivers numbing medicine continuously. About 56 adults having shoulder replacement will be random…

This study tests whether taking a corticosteroid (prednisone) after ureteroscopy and stent placement can reduce pain and the need for other pain medications. About 90 adults with kidney or ureteral stones will be enrolled. The goal is to improve recovery and comfort after surgery…

This study compares two methods for controlling pain after same-day orthopedic surgeries like ACL repair or rotator cuff surgery. One group gets a continuous pain pump that delivers medication through a small tube, while the other gets a single nerve block injection before surger…

This study tests whether giving acetazolamide (Diamox) before laparoscopic hysterectomy can reduce pain after surgery, especially pain from the gas used in the abdomen. About 100 women aged 21-65 having the surgery for non-cancer reasons will take either the drug or a placebo. Th…

This study compares two ultrasound-guided nerve blocks (serratus intercostal plane block vs. erector spinae plane block) for pain control after open kidney removal. About 132 adults aged 18-65 will be randomly assigned to receive one of the blocks during surgery. The goal is to f…

This study tests whether a new pain scale that considers both pain level and ability to move can better guide when to give extra pain medicine after surgery. About 76 adults having scheduled surgery will be randomly assigned to receive rescue pain medicine based on either a stand…

This study is a large registry project that collects information from up to 200,000 patients after surgery to understand how well their pain is treated. Researchers will look at patient-reported outcomes like worst pain, side effects, and satisfaction with treatment. The goal is …