POSTOPERATIVE PAIN MANAGEMENT

This study looked at two types of nerve blocks to control pain after knee arthroscopy. Fifty adults were given either a standard block or a combined block targeting an extra muscle. Researchers measured pain levels, opioid use, and side effects to see which method works better.

This study looked at 82 adults who had hip surgery and received a nerve block for pain. One group got pain medicine as a steady drip, while the other got it as shots every 4 hours. The goal was to see which method reduced pain, lowered opioid use, and helped recovery.

This study tested two ways to manage pain after heart surgery through the breastbone. 42 adults received either one nerve block or a combination of two blocks. The goal was to see which approach provided better pain relief and helped patients recover faster. The study is complete…

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

This study looked at 77 older adults (65+) having hip fracture surgery to compare two types of nerve blocks for pain relief. One block targets the sacral area, the other the groin area. Researchers measured pain levels, how much extra pain medicine was needed, and how quickly pat…

This study tested two different ultrasound-guided nerve blocks to see which one provides better pain relief after breast removal surgery. 88 women were randomly assigned to receive either a modified pectoral nerve block (PECS II) or a midpoint transverse process to pleura (MTP) b…

This study tested whether a single session of laser treatment right after gum graft surgery could reduce pain and help the wound heal faster. 36 healthy adults took part, and half received the laser while the other half got standard care. Researchers measured pain levels, wound s…

This study compared three different nerve blocks to see which one works best for controlling pain after video-assisted lung surgery. 45 adults having a lung biopsy or wedge removal were randomly assigned to one of the three blocks. The main goal was to measure pain scores and how…

This study tested a new medicine called HSK21542 for pain after hip replacement surgery. 161 adults were randomly assigned to receive HSK21542, morphine, or a placebo. The goal was to see how well the new drug reduces pain and how safe it is compared to standard treatments.

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

This study tested whether applying heat to the feet with a hot-water bottle could reduce pain and bloating after gallbladder removal. 82 adults who had laparoscopic surgery were randomly assigned to receive foot heat or standard care. Pain and abdominal distension were measured o…

This study looked at 60 adults having laparoscopic upper abdominal surgery to compare two methods of giving a pain-relieving nerve block: one guided by ultrasound and the other guided by the surgery camera. The goal was to see which method provides better pain control and reduces…

This study looked at whether a specific nerve block (erector spinae plane block) can help control pain after robotic colorectal surgery. Researchers measured how much pain medicine patients needed in the first 24 hours and their pain scores over 3 days. The goal is to reduce opio…

This study tested whether an interactive floor game could distract children and reduce their pain after surgery. 84 children aged 3-6 were split into two groups: one walked on a regular floor, the other on a floor with moving images they could step on. Researchers measured pain s…

This study looked at 60 adults having single-level lower back disc surgery. It compared a newer ultrasound-guided nerve block (Quadro-Iliac Plane Block) with the standard method of injecting pain medicine into the wound. Researchers measured pain scores, opioid use, and side effe…

This study tested two different numbing injections to see which one works better for pain after chest surgery. Forty adults having a type of keyhole chest surgery were included. The goal was to find the best way to keep patients comfortable after the operation.

This study looked at whether listening to relaxing instrumental music before and after prostate surgery can reduce anxiety and pain. 135 men were split into two groups: one listened to music, the other received standard care. Researchers measured anxiety levels before and after s…

This study tested whether an extra nerve block (SPSIPB) can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers after minimally invasive heart surgery. 50 adults were split into two groups: one got standard pain relief plus the nerve block, the other got standard care alone. The main…

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

This study tested two common medicines, lidocaine and magnesium sulfate, to see which works better for pain after gallbladder removal surgery. 168 adults took part, and their pain was checked at several times over 24 hours. The goal is to find a better way to manage pain after th…

This study tested two drugs, ketamine and magnesium sulphate, to see which one better controls pain after gallbladder removal surgery. 78 adults were randomly assigned to receive one of the two drugs during surgery. Their pain levels were measured at several points over the first…

This study tested whether adding dexmedetomidine to the standard painkiller bupivacaine (both given into the belly during surgery) could improve pain control after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. Thirty adults were randomly assigned to receive either bupivacaine alone or bupiva…

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 planned heart surgery through the breastbone took part. The goal was to see if these extra blocks reduce pain at the drain si…

This study tested whether injecting a local anesthetic (bupivacaine) into the vaginal cuff during vaginal hysterectomy reduces postoperative pain. 48 women having the surgery for non-cancer reasons were randomly assigned to receive the injection or standard care. Pain levels were…

This study tested whether a nerve block called erector spinae plane block (ESPB) can improve pain control and recovery after open-heart surgery. 66 adults were randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block or standard intravenous painkillers. Researchers measured pain score…

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

This study looked at 94 adults having major abdominal surgery for gynecologic cancers. Researchers compared three types of pain blocks given during routine care: one block alone or two different two-block combinations. The goal was to see which approach reduced pain and opioid us…