CANCER PAIN

This study tested whether a type of massage called oncological perineal massage can help women who have pain during sex and vaginal tightness after gynecological cancer treatment. 35 women received 10 weekly massage sessions along with education about the pelvic floor. The goal w…

This study tested an implantable pump that delivers pain medicine directly to the spine for people with severe cancer pain. It included 8 adults aged 40-80 whose pain was not controlled by standard treatments. The goal was to see if the pump provides better pain relief and fewer …

This study looked at whether listening to relaxing Turkish music for 30 minutes could help cancer patients in palliative care feel less pain and anxiety. 32 hospitalized adults took part; half listened to music through headphones, while the other half rested in bed. Researchers m…

This study looked at a targeted drug delivery system (a pain pump) versus standard pain pills for people with severe cancer pain. It included 30 adults whose pain was not controlled by high doses of opioids or who had bad side effects. The goal was to see if the pump could better…

This study looked at whether follow-up appointments by phone or video (telemedicine) can reduce pain-related disability in adults with cancer pain. Researchers compared 193 patients who either came to the clinic or used telemedicine. The goal was to see if telemedicine could impr…

This study looked at whether cancer patients already taking strong opioids (like morphine) still need paracetamol for pain relief. 204 adults with advanced cancer who were on both medications took part. Half stopped paracetamol and got a placebo instead, while the other half kept…

This study tested whether well-being treatments like foot reflexology, beauty care, relaxation exercises, and singing can reduce pain in cancer patients. 180 adults with any type of cancer took part. The main goal was to measure pain levels before and after these sessions using a…

This study looked at whether Reiki, a gentle hands-on relaxation therapy, could help cancer patients manage symptoms like pain and fatigue. Ten adults with cancer who had at least three bothersome symptoms received Reiki sessions. The main goal was to see if patients would attend…

This study tested an experimental oral drug called Trichomylin® in 11 adults with advanced cancer who had moderate to severe pain despite taking strong opioids. The goal was to see if the drug is safe and can provide additional pain relief. Participants started at a low dose and …

This study tested whether adding duloxetine (a nerve pain drug) to tramadol (a painkiller) helps people with chronic cancer pain use less tramadol. 400 adults with cancer pain who had not taken painkillers before took part. Half received duloxetine plus tramadol, the other half a…

This study tested a mobile app (STAMP+CBT) designed to help people with advanced cancer track their pain, mood, and opioid use while receiving personalized tips and support. Fifty-two patients used the app for 4 weeks to see if it was easy to use and helpful. The goal was to impr…