PAIN MANAGEMENT

This study tested a T-shirt printed with ceramic particles that claim to use body heat to emit far infrared radiation, potentially easing muscle pain. 50 adults with ongoing neck or back pain wore the shirt to see if it improved their quality of life and well-being. The goal was …

This study tested if a TENS device, which sends mild electrical pulses through the skin, can help reduce pain during a prostate biopsy. 84 men were randomly assigned to receive TENS plus local anesthesia, a fake TENS device plus local anesthesia, or local anesthesia alone. Resear…

This study tested two different ultrasound-guided nerve blocks to see which one works better for pain after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. Sixty adults having this surgery received one of the two blocks along with standard anesthesia. The goal was to find which block reduces p…

This study looked at whether using virtual reality (VR) or squeezing a stress ball during insulin injections can help older adults (65+) with type 2 diabetes feel less pain and anxiety. 90 participants were split into three groups: one used VR, one used a stress ball, and one rec…

This study looked at whether talking to a clinical pharmacist can help patients manage pain better after pacemaker surgery. Sixty adults who had a pacemaker placed took part. The researchers measured pain episodes, medication use, wound infections, quality of life, and side effec…

This study tested whether a specific nerve block (external oblique intercostal plane block) could reduce the amount of strong pain medicine (opioids) needed during gallbladder removal surgery. 80 adults having elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy took part. Researchers measured …

This study looked at two different nerve blocks to control pain after video-assisted lung surgery. 60 adults aged 18-65 were given one of the two blocks before surgery, and their pain levels were measured afterward. The goal was to see which block provides better pain relief and …

This study looked at whether certain smells could make a common newborn procedure less painful. 120 healthy newborns had a heel prick for routine screening. Some babies were exposed to scents during the procedure. Researchers measured how long they cried, their heart rate, and a …

This completed study looked at whether curcuminoids, the active ingredients in turmeric, can reduce pain after a laparoscopic hysterectomy. A total of 126 participants were enrolled. The main goal was to measure pain levels 24 hours after surgery using a standard pain scale. The …

This study compared two types of nerve blocks (posterior quadratus lumborum block and transversalis fascia plane block) to see which provides better pain relief for children aged 1 to 7 years undergoing orchiopexy (surgery to fix an undescended testicle). Researchers measured how…

This study tested whether a custom-made acrylic palatal stent (like a mouth guard) can reduce pain and bleeding after gum graft surgery. Forty-four adults who needed a gum graft from the roof of their mouth were randomly assigned to use the stent or not. The stent group reported …

This study tested whether Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), a type of tapping therapy, can help first-time mothers feel safer, less anxious, and have less pain after a planned cesarean section. Sixty women were split into two groups: one received EFT in the first 24 hours after…

This study tested whether giving a single dose of S-ketamine during surgery could lower the amount of morphine patients needed for pain in the first 24 hours after laparoscopic gynecologic surgery. Fifty-three relatively healthy adults took part. The goal was to see if S-ketamine…

This study tested whether playing with a musical toy (xylophone) during an IV insertion can reduce pain and fear in hospitalized children aged 3 to 6. Sixty-four children were randomly assigned to either play the xylophone with a nurse or receive standard care. Researchers measur…

This study tested whether a high-thoracic erector spinae plane block (a type of nerve block) can reduce pain and improve diaphragm function after posterior cervical spine surgery. Fifty adults undergoing this surgery received either the block or standard care. The goal was to see…

This study tested a new way to perform painless digestive endoscopy where specially trained anesthesia nurses, guided by anesthesiologists, manage sedation instead of doctors. Over 18,000 adults took part to see if this approach is as safe and effective as the standard doctor-led…

This study looked at 120 adults having gallbladder surgery to see if the position they are placed in for a pain-relieving back injection (ESP block) affects their pain and satisfaction. Participants were randomly assigned to lie on their side, stomach, or sit up during the inject…

This study tested whether giving children stickers during an IV insertion can lower their pain and anxiety. 72 kids aged 5-10 took part. The idea is that a simple, fun distraction might help them cope better with the procedure.

This study looked at whether using breathing exercises and squeezing a stress ball during dressing changes can help burn patients feel less pain and anxiety. 210 adults with burns covering 15% or less of their body took part. The goal was to see if these simple techniques could m…

This study tested two quick, drug-free methods to reduce pain and fear in 120 children aged 4-6 getting intramuscular injections in the emergency department. One method uses a light tapping technique on the skin (Helfer Skin Tap Technique), and the other uses a small plastic devi…

This study looked at two different nerve block methods to control pain and help people walk sooner after total knee replacement surgery. 90 adults having knee replacement under spinal anesthesia received either a fascia iliaca block or a combination of adductor canal and IPACK bl…

This study tested two types of nerve blocks—ESPB and retrolaminar block—to see which provides better pain relief after major breast cancer surgery. 90 women aged 18-60 participated. The goal was to reduce pain and the need for strong opioid painkillers.

This study tested two simple distraction methods—bubble blowing and a mental distraction technique—to help children aged 7 to 12 feel less pain, fear, and anxiety during a blood draw. Over 200 children participated, and their pain and fear levels were measured using standard scal…

This study tested whether a new pill combining etoricoxib and diacerein can reduce pain and improve function in adults with knee or hip osteoarthritis. 123 participants took the new combo or an existing drug combo daily for 60 days. Researchers measured pain intensity and joint s…

This study tested whether acupuncture, given before a prostate biopsy, can reduce pain and anxiety during the procedure. 72 men were randomly assigned to receive either real acupuncture or a sham (fake) version, in addition to standard numbing medicine. Researchers measured pain …

This study looked at whether showing cartoons or playing music during tooth extraction can lower pain and anxiety in children aged 6 to 12. Sixty kids participated, and researchers measured their heart rate, oxygen levels, and self-reported pain and fear. The goal was to find sim…

This study tested two different nerve blocks to see which one controls pain better after breast removal surgery. Sixty adults having a mastectomy received either a serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block or a thoracic paravertebral block. Researchers measured pain sco…

This study tested if shining a special LED light on the gums can help people with braces feel less pain, move teeth faster, and lower the risk of root damage. Sixteen Vietnamese patients aged 11 to 30 took part. Half received the LED treatment, and half got a fake treatment. The …

This study tested whether acupuncture can help manage acute pain in the emergency department. Researchers enrolled 290 adults with moderate to severe pain from injuries like back or abdominal pain. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either acupuncture or usual care, a…

This study looked at whether listening to music during embryo transfer can lower anxiety and pain in women undergoing IVF. 42 women took part, with some listening to their chosen music and others receiving standard care. Researchers measured anxiety, pain, and vital signs before,…

This study looked at whether adding a low-dose ketamine drip to standard pain medicine helps people who just had knee replacement surgery. One hundred adults were split into two groups: one got usual pain care, the other got usual care plus ketamine through a pump they could cont…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) during IUD insertion can lower pain and anxiety. 70 women were randomly assigned to receive either standard care or VR-assisted nursing care. The goal was to see if VR helps women feel more comfortable and less anxious during t…

This study tested if a special stretchy tape, placed on the skin near the surgical cut, can reduce pain after heart bypass surgery. 195 adults who had planned heart surgery took part. Neither the patients nor the researchers knew who got real tape or a fake one. The goal was to s…

This study looked at whether a special ultrasound-guided nerve block, called RIFP, can help control pain after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. 77 adults having this surgery received either the block or standard care. The goal was to see if the block reduces the need for extra p…

This study looked at whether teaching elite volleyball players about how pain works can help them manage chronic shoulder pain. Forty players took part, with half receiving six weeks of pain education sessions while continuing normal training. The goal was to see if this approach…

This study tested a new 3-session mind-body pain management program called PACE CF for adults with cystic fibrosis (CF). The program was delivered via telehealth by a member of the CF care team. The goal was to see if the program was acceptable and feasible for participants, and …

This study tested whether using a stress ball during active labor helps reduce pain and improve comfort. 78 pregnant women participated, with one group using the stress ball during contractions and the other receiving standard care. Researchers measured pain levels, comfort, and …

This study tested a 7-week program that teaches people with spinal cord injury and chronic pain how to manage their pain using brain-based techniques and self-care tools. Participants attended group sessions and one-on-one coaching to learn about pain science, movement, and relax…

This study tested whether adding a numbing injection (wound infiltration and nerve block) plus an anti-inflammatory drug (dexamethasone) during a planned C-section could lower the number of women experiencing severe pain after surgery. 100 women who had planned C-sections under s…

This study tested whether wearing virtual reality (VR) glasses during a leg artery procedure (angioplasty) can lower patients' pain and anxiety. 52 adults having elective angioplasty were randomly assigned to either use VR or not. Researchers measured pain and anxiety levels at s…

This study tested two drug-free methods—deep breathing and virtual reality—to help adults feel less pain and anxiety during a blood draw. 264 adults were randomly assigned to one of the two techniques or standard care. Results showed deep breathing worked better than VR for pain,…

This study tested whether a special gel (LAT gel) applied to cuts causes less pain than the standard numbing shot (lidocaine) during wound repair. 70 adults with simple cuts in the emergency department took part. The goal was to see if the gel could make the numbing process itsel…

This study tested two methods to control pain after breast-conserving surgery: an ultrasound-guided nerve block (ESPB) and local wound infiltration (LWI). Sixty-six adult women participated. The main goal was to see how much morphine they needed in the first 24 hours after surger…

This study tested whether listening to special music (solfeggio frequencies or Turkish classical music) during allergy skin tests could reduce pain in children and anxiety in their parents. 120 children aged 2-17 took part. The goal was to see if music, a simple non-drug approach…

This study looked at whether chewing gum (with or without sugar) can reduce pain, fear, and crying in children aged 7 to 12 during blood draws. A total of 144 children were randomly assigned to chew sugared gum, sugar-free gum, or no gum. Researchers measured pain and fear using …

This study tested whether a simple meditation technique, called visualized meditation, could help people feel less anxious and experience less pain during their first colonoscopy. 72 adults were guided through calming mental images before and during the procedure. The goal was to…

This study looked at two different nerve block methods to control pain after shoulder surgery. 90 adults were randomly assigned to one of two nerve blocks or a control group. The goal was to see which method provides better pain relief and reduces the need for strong painkillers …

This study tested whether wearing eye masks and earplugs at night for three nights could help prevent delirium and reduce pain in children aged 6-12 in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). 74 children were randomly assigned to either use the sleep aids or receive standard ca…

This study tested whether taking over-the-counter ibuprofen or doing specific nerve stretches (called neural mobilization) can reduce pain and improve hand function in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. 123 adults with confirmed carpal tunnel were assigned to one of three groups…

This study followed 294 knee replacement patients to see how often they experienced a sudden, severe pain when their nerve block wore off. Researchers found that many patients reported high pain levels within 12-24 hours after surgery. The goal was to better understand this 'rebo…

This study looked at whether a single session of Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE) could improve pain-related knowledge and attitudes in 155 undergraduate physiotherapy students. The lesson covered how the brain and body process pain, including chronic pain and the role of though…

This study reviewed the medical records of 134 adults with chronic cancer pain to see how well their pain management treatments worked. Researchers measured pain levels using a simple 0-10 scale and noted the types and frequency of procedures. The goal was to understand current p…

This study asked over 1,000 emergency doctors in Europe what they would prescribe for a patient with severe belly pain. The patient's race was changed in the story to see if it affected the doctor's choice of pain medicine. The goal was to understand if racial bias plays a role i…

This study involved 120 adults undergoing brain surgery to see if changes in brain wave activity and vital signs like blood pressure and heart rate can show how much pain a patient feels from skull pin fixation. Researchers monitored these signals during surgery to better underst…

This study looked at how psychological factors like self-esteem and personality traits influence pain after cosmetic breast surgery. Researchers followed 52 adults to see if these traits could help predict pain levels and recovery. The goal is to create more personalized pain man…

This study looked at how two common steroids (methylprednisolone and dexamethasone) affect the time it takes for children to recover from muscle relaxants used during surgery. Sixty children aged 5 to 12 years having tonsil or adenoid surgery were randomly assigned to receive one…

This study tested whether a 3D-printed model of pain pathways helps nursing students learn about pain and stay motivated. 90 students were split into two groups: one used the 3D model, the other used standard materials. The goal was to see if the model improved their understandin…

This study looked back at the records of 100 women who had robotic hysterectomy to see if a spinal injection of morphine before surgery helped control pain afterward. Researchers measured pain scores using a simple scale. The goal was to find out if this type of pain relief impro…

This study involved 14 healthy adults to compare how quickly and completely two different tablet forms of an experimental pain drug (LTG-001) are absorbed by the body. The goal was to see if a new formulation works better than the original. No treatment was given for pain; the st…

This early-stage study tested a new drug called CG001419 in 72 healthy adults to see if it is safe and how the body processes it. Participants received single or multiple doses, with or without food. The goal is to eventually develop this drug for people with pain, but this trial…