Ultrasound-Assisted Paravertebral Block v. Traditional Paravertebral Block For Pain Control
Paravertebral Peripheral Nerve BlockAcute Pain ManagementThe overall purpose of this research study is to compare the effectiveness of ultrasound assisted paravertebral block placement versus traditional "blind" technique for postoperative analgesia following thoracotomy or visually assisted thoracoscopic surgery.
Ketamine Infusion Therapy for the Management of Acute Pain in Adult Rib Fracture Patients
Wounds and InjuriesRib FracturesThis study will evaluate the effectiveness of ketamine infusions in the management of acute pain resulting from broken ribs suffered following a blunt trauma. Half of patients will receive the institutional standard of care and a placebo infusion (no active medication). The other half of patients will receive the institutional standard of care and a ketamine infusion. All subjects and staff will be blinded as to whether they are receiving placebo or ketamine.
Safety and Efficacy of Generic Diclofenac Epolamine Acute Pain Due to Minor Ankle Sprain
Ankle SprainTo demonstrate the therapeutic efficacy of a generic diclofenac epolamine patch against Flector patch in the treatment of pain in subjects with minor ankle sprain
A Study of Tapentadol Immediate-Release in the Treatment of Patients With Acute Pain From Bunionectomy...
Hallux ValgusThe purpose of this study is to demonstrate the efficacy of at least 1 dose of tapentadol IR 50 mg and/or 75 mg versus placebo using the sum of pain intensity difference at 48 hours (SPID48) to measure analgesic effect in Korean patients with acute pain following bunionectomy.
Titrated Versus High and Low Dose Nebulized Morphine to Reduce Pain in Emergency Settings
Post-Traumatic HeadacheAcute PainThe investigators test a different technique using morphine to improve pain relief in patient visiting the emergency department with acute trauma pain, for this we are comparing three different methods of morphine administration: intravenous titrated morphine low dose nebulized morphine and high dose nebulized morphine
Oral Treatment for Gynaecological Post-operative Pain With Dexketoprofen Trometamol and Tramadol...
Acute PainThis study aims to evaluate the analgesic efficacy of single and repeated doses of fixed combination of dexketoprofen trometamol (DKP) and tramadol hydrochloride (TRAM) in comparison to the single agents (and placebo for the single dose phase only). Approximately 600 female patients presenting moderate to severe pain after a total/subtotal abdominal hysterectomy are eligible to be randomised provided that they experience moderate to severe pain on the day after surgery.
Oral Treatment for Orthopaedic Post-operative Pain With Dexketoprofen Trometamol and Tramadol Hydrochloride...
Acute PainThis study aims to evaluate the analgesic efficacy of single and repeated doses of fixed combination of dexketoprofen trometamol (DKP) and tramadol hydrochloride (TRAM) in comparison to the single agents (and placebo for the single dose phase only) Approximately 600 male and female patients presenting moderate to severe pain after an elective primary hip arthroplasty are eligible to be randomised provided that they experience moderate to severe pain on the day after surgery.
Efficacy of Intravenous (IV) Paracetamol for Treatment of Acute Pain
Acute PainThe purpose of this study is to determine whether Iv paracetamol is as effective as Iv Morphine sulfate on control of the acute pain in Patient with limb trauma.
A Study of MK0663/Etoricoxib for Post-Abdominal Hysterectomy Surgery Pain (0663-097)(COMPLETED)...
Acute Pain Following a Total Abdominal HysterectomyThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of etoricoxib compared to placebo in the treatment of postoperative pain associated with total abdominal hysterectomy.
A Study Comparing Vicodin® CR and NORCO® to Placebo in Subjects With Acute Pain Following Bunionectomy...
PainThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness (level of pain control) and safety of the administration of Extended Release Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen and Immediate Release Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen with placebo over a 12 hour dosing period in patients who have had a bunionectomy, and to assess the safety of the drug for 7 days after patients are discharged from the hospital.