POSTOPERATIVE PAIN

This study tests whether an ultrasound-guided nerve block (superficial cervical plexus block) can reduce pain after neck surgery. Sixty adults having elective neck surgery under general anesthesia will be randomly assigned to receive the block or not. The main goal is to see if t…

This study looks at whether adding flurbiprofen axetil to a standard numbing medicine (ropivacaine) can better control pain after brain surgery. About 216 adults having planned brain surgery will receive the combination or standard care. The goal is to see if patients need less a…

This study compares two types of nerve blocks (QLB and RLB) for pain after lumbar disc surgery. About 84 adults having elective back surgery will receive one of the blocks. Researchers will measure pain scores, opioid use, and patient satisfaction to see which block works better.

This study looks at whether giving extra numbing medication during nose surgery can help patients use fewer strong opioid pain pills afterward. About 50 adults having nose surgery at two military hospitals will take part. Half will get the extra numbing medicine, and half will no…

This study compares two ultrasound-guided pain blocks (TAP block and quadratus lumborum block) given before open inguinal hernia repair under spinal anesthesia. 70 adults aged 18-65 will be randomly assigned to one block, and their pain scores and opioid use will be tracked for 2…

This study looks at whether a specific nerve block can lower pain and the need for painkillers after cervical disc surgery. About 40 adults having this neck surgery will receive either the nerve block or standard care. The goal is to see if the block leads to better pain control …

This study tests whether adding a second drug (dexmedetomidine) to the standard nerve block medication (dexamethasone) can make pain relief last longer after shoulder, foot, or ankle surgery. About 100 adults will receive either the combo or the standard block, then report their …

This study tests whether a special nerve block (erector spinae plane block) can lower the need for strong painkillers after open abdominal surgery. About 46 adults having surgery under general anesthesia will be randomly assigned to get the block or not. The goal is to see if the…

This study tests two medications, dexmedetomidine and tramadol, given before hemorrhoid surgery to see which one better reduces anxiety and pain. 90 adults undergoing the procedure will be randomly assigned to receive one of the drugs, and their anxiety levels, pain scores, and v…

This study looks at whether showing children a video before their tonsil surgery can lower their fear, anxiety, and pain. About 60 kids aged 4 to 10 will watch the video and then report how they feel using simple scales. The goal is to make the surgery experience less scary and m…

This study compares two types of nerve blocks—subcostal TAP block and rectus sheath block—for controlling pain after abdominal surgery with a midline cut. Sixty adults having this surgery will receive one of the two blocks, and researchers will measure their pain scores and how m…

This study compares two types of nerve blocks (pericapsular nerve block and anterior quadratus lumborum block) to see which one better reduces pain during spinal anesthesia positioning and after surgery for hip fractures. Researchers will enroll 64 adults aged 30-85 undergoing el…

This study looks at whether a single injection of dexamethasone, a steroid, can reduce pain after surgical removal of impacted wisdom teeth. About 70 adults will be split into two groups: one gets standard numbing medicine, the other gets an extra steroid shot after surgery. Pain…

This study looks at two ways to manage pain after gynecologic surgery: the EXORA block and epidural analgesia. Researchers want to see which method helps patients recover better and feel less pain. About 60 adults having planned gynecologic surgery will take part, and their recov…

This study aimed to see if taking oral steroids after nose surgery (rhinoplasty) reduces pain, nausea, swelling, and bruising. It planned to include adults having their first nose surgery, but was withdrawn before any participants enrolled. The goal was to improve patient comfort…

This study tests whether an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol can lower the need for strong painkillers after a live donor kidney transplant. About 60 adult patients will follow a special plan that includes a pre-surgery drink, Tylenol, gabapentin, a numbing injecti…

This study compares two types of nerve blocks given before shoulder surgery to control pain and prevent temporary paralysis of the diaphragm, the main breathing muscle. Thirty adults having arthroscopic shoulder surgery will receive one of the two blocks. The goal is to see which…

This study tests two ways to numb the shoulder area for collarbone fracture surgery. One method (SCB-ISB) can sometimes cause breathing problems. The other (SCB-CPB) aims to provide the same pain relief but with fewer side effects. 34 adults having collarbone surgery will be rand…

This study compares two types of nerve blocks to control pain after abdominal surgery. Sixty adults having surgery through a midline belly cut will receive either a modified thoracoabdominal nerve block or a rectus sheath block. The goal is to see which method provides better pai…

This study compares two pain relief methods for people having their gallbladder removed by keyhole surgery. One method is a nerve block (serratus-intercostal plane block), the other is injecting pain medicine into the surgical cuts (port infiltration). 128 adults will be randomly…

This study aimed to see if injecting Exparel (a long-lasting painkiller) into the vaginal cuff before a minimally invasive hysterectomy could reduce pain after surgery. It was designed for adults having robotic or laparoscopic hysterectomy for non-cancer reasons. However, the stu…

This study planned to compare a less invasive version of open hemorrhoid surgery with the standard approach in adults with grade III hemorrhoids. The goal was to see if the gentler method causes less pain after the operation. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any …

This study looks at whether a special nerve block called a quadro-iliac plane block can reduce pain and the need for painkillers after kidney stone surgery. About 60 adults having this surgery will be included. The goal is to see if this block makes recovery more comfortable and …

This study looks at whether a specific nerve block (called ESPB) can help control pain after surgery for a slipped disc in the lower back. The goal is to see if it reduces the need for strong painkillers, helps patients get moving sooner, and shortens their hospital stay. About 7…

This study looked at whether giving a single dose of long-acting corticosteroids before removing impacted wisdom teeth can reduce pain, facial swelling, and trouble opening the mouth after surgery. Sixty adults aged 18 to 35 were randomly assigned to receive either the steroid or…

This study tests whether giving no opioids after routine inguinal hernia repair works as well as giving a few opioid pills. About 900 adults having hernia surgery will either receive no opioids or a small supply (5 pills). The main goal is to see if the no-opioid group needs fewe…

This study compares two types of nerve blocks (serratus plane block and rhomboid intercostal plane block) to see which provides better pain relief after breast reduction surgery. Ninety women undergoing the surgery will receive one of the two blocks before anesthesia. The main go…

This study looks at how the opioid remifentanil affects pain sensitivity in 40 adults before surgery. Researchers will measure pain threshold using a pressure device at different drug levels. The goal is to better understand pain control and potentially improve anesthesia practic…

This study looks at whether certain signs of inflammation in the blood can predict how well dental numbing works and how much pain people feel after treatment. About 150 adults with tooth pain will have their blood tested and their anesthesia success measured. The goal is to help…

This study tracks 300 adults who get light therapy as part of their standard care after elective plastic surgery. Researchers will measure pain, swelling, bruising, and patient satisfaction over time. The goal is to describe recovery patterns, not to test a new treatment.

This study looks at how a child's genes affect their response to morphine after surgery. By analyzing DNA from 1,200 children having their tonsils removed, researchers hope to predict who will have serious side effects or poor pain relief. The goal is to personalize pain medicine…