PAIN MANAGEMENT

This study looks back at medical records to see if using a new device called Montage to close the chest bone after heart surgery affects how much strong pain medication (like opioids) patients need. Researchers will compare patients who had the new device to similar patients who …

This study planned to test if a coordinated team approach could better manage pain and improve recovery for patients having common anal or rectal surgeries. It aimed to compare standard nursing care against a model where surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, psychologists, and pha…

This study compares two different nerve-blocking techniques to see which one better controls pain after breast cancer surgery. Researchers will measure how much pain medication 70 women need in the first 24 hours after their operation. The goal is to find the most effective metho…

This study is testing if a device called a Buzzy Bee can make dental injections less painful for children. The Buzzy Bee combines cold and vibration to distract from the needle. Researchers are comparing pain levels in 30 children aged 7-9 when they get a numbing shot with or wit…

This study is testing whether two simple, drug-free techniques—acupressure and back massage—can help women feel better after a cesarean section. Researchers want to see if these methods can reduce pain and tiredness, and help mothers sleep better during their recovery. The study …

This study is testing a peer-led group program designed to help home care workers manage chronic pain. The program combines pain education, coping strategies, and safety training to reduce how much pain interferes with work and daily life. Researchers are enrolling 140 home care …

This study compares two approaches to managing pain after robotic prostate cancer surgery. One group receives standard opioid pain medication, while the other receives a combination of non-opioid drugs like ketamine, ketorolac, and acetaminophen. Researchers want to see if the op…

This study aims to see if two specific types of acupuncture work better than usual medical care for reducing chronic pain. It involves 360 adults, primarily cancer survivors, who have had musculoskeletal pain for at least three months. Participants are assigned to receive either …

This study is testing whether adding a specific type of electrical stimulation during a common pain-numbing procedure (a nerve block) can make it work better. Researchers at Stanford are enrolling 82 patients having elective arm surgery to see if this method makes the numbing sta…

This study is looking at whether cannabis oil can help people with fibromyalgia manage their chronic pain and sleep problems. It will involve 65 adults whose previous treatments haven't worked. Researchers will track changes in pain levels, sleep quality, and any side effects to …

This study compares two pain control methods against standard care for patients recovering from abdominal surgery. Researchers want to see which approach best reduces pain, speeds recovery, and lowers the need for opioid painkillers. The trial involves 66 adults who had surgery t…

This study compares two different nerve-blocking procedures for people with chronic, non-cancer tailbone pain that doesn't improve with medications. Researchers will test whether using heat (radiofrequency ablation) or alcohol (chemical neurolysis) on a specific nerve cluster pro…

This study compares two approaches to manage pain after shoulder replacement surgery. Researchers want to see if a single-dose topical medication applied during surgery works as well as a continuous nerve-block catheter that delivers pain medication for days after surgery. The st…

This study is testing whether a short educational session before knee or hip replacement surgery helps patients. The session teaches about pain management. Researchers want to see if this reduces pain, anxiety, and painkiller use after the operation compared to patients who recei…

This study is testing a 7-week coaching program designed to help adults with spinal cord injury manage their chronic pain. The program teaches brain-based pain science and practical self-management tools, aiming to shift people from passive patients to active managers of their pa…

This study is testing a new wearable ultrasound device to see if it can safely and comfortably stimulate nerves in the arms and legs. Researchers are enrolling 15 healthy volunteers to wear the device while performing standard pain sensitivity tests, like holding a hand in cold w…