POSTOPERATIVE PAIN MANAGEMENT

This study aims to find the best way to manage pain after hip surgery done through a side incision. Researchers are comparing two types of nerve-block injections given before surgery to see which provides better pain control. The study involves 72 patients and will measure pain l…

This study is testing whether using virtual reality (VR) to educate patients before colon surgery can help. Researchers want to see if watching a 3D animated video through VR goggles reduces anxiety before the operation and leads to less pain and better sleep afterwards. They are…

This study is testing if adding a common anti-nausea medication (ondansetron) to a standard saltwater rinse used during gallbladder surgery helps reduce pain and nausea afterwards. Forty adults having planned gallbladder removal will receive either the standard rinse or the rinse…

This study is testing whether adding compression to standard cold therapy (cryotherapy) provides better pain relief after common joint surgeries. Researchers are comparing a cold wrap with compression to a cold wrap alone in 348 military-affiliated adults recovering from knee, sh…

This study is testing if a 20-second hug from a family member right before surgery can help patients feel less anxious and experience less pain afterward. Researchers are comparing anxiety and pain levels between 160 patients who receive a hug and those who do not. The goal is to…

This study is testing if a specific nerve block, given during surgery, can better control pain afterward for people having neck disc surgery. It compares two types of nerve blocks to see which one helps patients feel less pain and need fewer strong painkillers like tramadol. The …