Issste Hospital Regional "gral. Ignacio Zaragoza"
Clinical trials sponsored by Issste Hospital Regional "gral. Ignacio Zaragoza", explained in plain language.
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Can common anti-inflammatories replace opioids for post-surgery pain?
Symptom relief CompletedThis small pilot study tested whether two NSAIDs (ketorolac and diclofenac) work as well as a weak opioid (tramadol) for pain after minimally invasive surgery. Thirty adults received a single dose of one of the three drugs before surgery, and their pain levels were tracked afterw…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: ISSSTE Hospital Regional "Gral. Ignacio Zaragoza" • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Numbing spray in the nose may ease severe headaches after spinal tap mishap
Symptom relief CompletedThis pilot study tested a simple procedure called a sphenopalatine ganglion block (SPGB) — applying numbing medicine (lidocaine) inside the nose — against standard care (bed rest and extra fluids) for people who developed a severe headache after an accidental spinal needle punctu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: ISSSTE Hospital Regional "Gral. Ignacio Zaragoza" • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Which pill works best for Post-Surgery pain?
Symptom relief CompletedThis pilot study tested two different painkillers given before leg surgery to see which one better prevents pain afterward. 46 adults took either tapentadol or pregabalin for three days before their operation. Researchers measured pain levels and how much extra pain medicine was …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: ISSSTE Hospital Regional "Gral. Ignacio Zaragoza" • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC