PROCEDURAL PAIN

This study is testing if a non-invasive therapy using mild electrical stimulation on specific points of the skin can help patients better tolerate a complex digestive procedure called ERCP. Researchers want to see if this method, used alongside standard sedative drugs, reduces si…

This study aims to find out which topical numbing cream works better to reduce pain during common cosmetic skin procedures like laser treatments and microneedling. Researchers will compare a special compounded cream containing three numbing agents against a standard lidocaine cre…

This study aims to find a less invasive way to manage pain in premature babies during medical procedures. It will compare pain relief from fentanyl given as a nasal spray to the standard intravenous (IV) injection. Researchers will measure pain levels in 75 preterm infants to see…

This study is testing whether letting patients control their own level of nitrous oxide (laughing gas) during a vasectomy helps reduce pain and anxiety. 35 men scheduled for the procedure will use a remote to adjust the gas while staying awake. Researchers want to see if this sel…

This study is testing whether wearing virtual reality (VR) glasses during oral surgery can make the experience better for patients. Researchers want to see if watching relaxing VR videos can lower anxiety and reduce the amount of sedation medication needed. They will compare 80 p…

This study is testing a special program called TIPPI-R that teaches children with cancer and their families better ways to manage pain and distress during early treatment. Researchers want to see if this program helps families use more effective pain coping strategies, reduces pa…