POSTOPERATIVE PAIN MANAGEMENT

This study tested whether listening to relaxing instrumental music during prostate surgery helps reduce anxiety and pain afterward. 135 men having a specific type of prostate surgery were randomly assigned to either listen to music or receive standard care. Researchers measured a…

This study tested whether adding two extra nerve blocks to a standard one can better control pain from chest drains after heart surgery. 180 adults having elective heart surgery received either the standard block alone or with an added block. Researchers measured drain site pain,…

This study compared two types of nerve blocks given before hip fracture surgery to see which provides better pain relief afterward. 77 older adults received either a sacral erector spinae plane block or a supra-inguinal fascia iliaca block. Researchers measured pain scores, opioi…

This completed study tested whether a nerve block called the erector spinae plane block (ESPB) can reduce pain and the need for opioids after robotic colorectal surgery. 70 patients with colorectal cancer were enrolled. The main goal was to see if the block lowers total tramadol …

This study tested two ways to numb chest nerves after heart surgery: one block alone versus two blocks together. 42 adults having planned heart surgery through a breastbone incision took part. The goal was to see if adding a second block improved pain relief and reduced confusion…

This study tested whether a special nerve block, called the serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block, can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers after minimally invasive heart surgery. Fifty adults were randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block plus …

This study looked at 82 adults who had hip surgery and received a nerve block (PENG block) for pain. One group got the pain medicine as a manual injection every 4 hours, while the other got it through a pump continuously. Researchers compared pain levels, opioid use, and recovery…

This study tested two methods of delivering a pain-blocking injection (TAP block) after laparoscopic upper abdominal surgery: one guided by ultrasound and the other by the surgical camera. Sixty adults aged 18-70 took part, and researchers measured their pain levels and need for …

This study looked at whether injecting the numbing drug bupivacaine into the vaginal cuff during a vaginal hysterectomy can reduce pain after surgery. 48 women were randomly assigned to receive the injection or not. Their pain levels were measured over 24 hours. The goal is to fi…

This study looked at whether adding dexmedetomidine to a common numbing medicine (bupivacaine) could improve pain control after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. Thirty adults having elective surgery were randomly assigned to receive either the combo or bupivacaine alone, sprayed…

This study tested whether avoiding opioids during gallbladder surgery could improve recovery. 101 adults having laparoscopic gallbladder removal were randomly assigned to receive either opioid-free anesthesia (using lidocaine and dexmedetomidine) or standard opioid-based anesthes…

This study tested two methods to control pain after chest surgery in 102 obese patients. One group received a numbing injection near the spine, while the other group received pain medicine through an IV. The goal was to see which approach worked better and was safer.

This study tested whether a single session of low-level laser therapy right after gum graft surgery can reduce pain and help the wound heal faster. 36 healthy adults took part. Half got the laser treatment plus standard care, and half got standard care alone. The goal was to see …

This study looked at 60 people having total knee replacement surgery to see which of two nerve blocks works better for pain control when added to a standard block. One block targets the space behind the knee (IPACK), the other targets a muscle plane (AMM). The goal was to reduce …

This study tested whether an interactive floor game could help children aged 3 to 6 feel less pain and move more easily after surgery. 84 children were split into two groups: one group walked on a floor with fun, moving images, and the other received standard care. The goal was t…

This study looked at 60 adults having single-level lower back surgery to compare two pain relief methods: a newer ultrasound-guided nerve block (QIPB) and the standard wound injection. The goal was to see which approach better reduces pain and the need for opioid painkillers in t…

This study looked at 94 women having major surgery for gynecologic cancers. It compared standard pain relief (TAP block) against two combinations of nerve blocks to see which provided better pain control. The goal was to find the best way to reduce pain and the need for strong pa…

This study tested whether ketamine or magnesium sulphate provides better pain relief after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. 78 adults were randomly assigned to receive one of the two drugs during surgery. Pain levels were measured at 1, 6, 12, and 24 hours after the procedure. T…

This study tested whether a special nerve block called the erector spinae plane (ESP) block can improve pain control after flexible ureteroscopy, a common surgery for kidney stones. 70 adults were randomly assigned to receive either the ESP block plus standard pain care or standa…

This study tested three different numbing injections (nerve blocks) to see which one controls pain best after video-assisted chest surgery. Forty-five adults having a small lung biopsy or wedge removal took part. The goal was to find the most effective technique for reducing pain…

This study tested two different ultrasound-guided nerve blocks to see which provides better pain relief after breast removal surgery. Eighty-eight women received either a PECS II or MTP block before surgery, and their pain levels were tracked for 24 hours. The goal was to find a …

This study tested two types of nerve blocks to manage pain after knee arthroscopy. Fifty adults received either a standard block or a combined block. Researchers measured pain levels, opioid use, and side effects to find the best approach.

This study tested if putting heat on the feet could help people feel better after gallbladder removal surgery. 82 adults were split into two groups: one got a hot-water bottle on their feet for 15 minutes each hour for the first four hours after surgery, and the other got standar…

This study tested two common drugs, lidocaine and magnesium sulfate, to see which one works better for pain after gallbladder removal surgery. 168 adults received one of the two drugs during surgery, and their pain levels were checked at several points over 24 hours. The goal was…

This study tested a new pain-relief injection called HSK21542 in 161 adults who had hip replacement surgery. The goal was to see if it works better than a placebo or morphine at reducing pain after the operation. The results could lead to a new option for managing pain after orth…

This study tested a nerve block called erector spinae plane block (ESPB) in 66 adults having open-heart surgery. Half received the block before surgery, and half got standard pain medicine. The goal was to see if the block reduces pain and helps the body recover better after surg…

This study looked at whether a short training class could improve how doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers understand and use patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) — a device that lets patients manage their own pain medicine after surgery. About 242 healthcare professionals…