POSTOPERATIVE PAIN

This study tests whether a rectus sheath block—a type of nerve block—can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers after heart surgery. About 75 adults having heart surgery with chest tubes will be randomly assigned to receive the block or not. Researchers will measure pain…

This study tests whether a 15-20 minute hypnosis session before abdominal surgery can lower anxiety and pain. About 48 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either hypnosis or standard psychological preparation. The goal is to see if hypnosis helps patients feel calmer and …

This study compares two types of nerve blocks to control pain after heart surgery through the breastbone. Fifty adults having planned heart surgery will receive either a combination of two blocks or a single block, along with standard pain medicines. The goal is to see which meth…

This study tests whether giving ketamine before laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (a type of weight-loss surgery) can reduce pain after the operation. Researchers will compare how long it takes for patients to need extra pain medicine. The study includes 90 adults with a BMI betwee…

This study tests three different agents (sodium hypochlorite, chlorhexidine, and cold saline) to control bleeding during a partial pulpotomy—a procedure that removes only the top part of the tooth's nerve. Researchers will measure pain levels and nerve survival in 75 adults with …

This study tests if a nerve block given during laparoscopic hernia repair can lower pain after surgery and help patients recover faster. About 100 adults having elective hernia surgery will take part. Half will get the nerve block, and half will not. Researchers will measure pain…

This study tests whether a nasal spray containing two medicines (dexmedetomidine and esketamine) can safely reduce pain in children aged 3-7 after tonsil and adenoid surgery. About 160 children will receive either the spray or a placebo. The goal is to improve pain control and sl…

This study compares tea tree oil mouthwash to the standard chlorhexidine mouthwash for people recovering from impacted wisdom tooth removal. About 54 adults will use one of the two mouthwashes for 7 days after surgery. Researchers will measure pain, swelling, and gum healing to s…

This study looks at whether asking patients to keep a pain diary after gallbladder surgery helps them report their pain more accurately than the usual method. About 142 adults having their first laparoscopic gallbladder removal will be split into two groups: one uses a pain diary…

This study compares two types of nerve blocks (DIPB and SIFIB) to see which provides better pain relief after hip replacement surgery. Seventy adults having hip surgery will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two blocks. The goal is to find which block reduces pain and th…

This study compares two types of nerve blocks (SAP block and SPSIP block) to see which one provides better pain relief after mastectomy surgery. About 66 women having mastectomy will be randomly assigned to receive one of the blocks before surgery. The goal is to reduce pain, nee…

This study tests whether a newer nerve block (EXORA) works as well as or better than a standard one (ESP) for controlling pain after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. About 114 adults having elective surgery will receive one of the two blocks. The goal is to reduce pain and the n…

This study compares two ways to manage pain after a gum graft procedure: a new oral wound dressing called Ora-Aid versus a standard plastic stent. Twenty adults having gum graft surgery will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. The main goal is to see which method r…

This study tests whether combining two ultrasound-guided pain-block techniques (M-TAPA and EXOP) works better than M-TAPA alone for controlling pain after laparoscopic gynecologic surgery. About 86 adults having this surgery will be enrolled. Researchers will measure pain scores,…

This study looks at whether giving a numbing injection to the belly muscles before or after gallbladder removal surgery leads to less pain. 96 adults having planned gallbladder surgery will be randomly assigned to get the injection either before the surgeon starts or after the su…

This study tests whether a numbing injection (paracervical block) given during prolapse surgery can lower pain right after the procedure. About 58 women having surgery for pelvic organ prolapse will be randomly assigned to get either the numbing medicine or a placebo. Researchers…

This study tests whether a numbing injection near the breastbone, given before heart surgery, can reduce the amount of strong painkillers (opioids) needed during the operation. The goal is to better control pain and lower side effects like nausea or slow breathing. About 80 adult…

This study looks at how patients experience pain monitoring after planned general surgery. Researchers want to know if patients find these checks helpful or stressful, and how that affects their trust in nurses and willingness to report pain. About 300 adults will fill out survey…