Naldebain and Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
AnalgesiaNausea and Vomiting5 moreTo evaluate the postoperative analgesic effect of combined use of Naldebain® and thoracic paravertebral block in thoracoscopic surgery
Prospective Study to Assess Tissue Responses After Injection With Biostimulatory Products
Injection Site ReactionThe objective of this study is to identify and assess in vivo tissue responses after injection with various biostimulatory products at various timepoints. The study will also provide tissue specimens which will be used in a subsequent study. Safety endpoint: incidence of adverse events.
Safety of Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccination
PainInjection Site Reaction1 moreThis is a prospective, observational study. During the study, children and adolescents (ages ≥ 5 to < 16) will be followed post administration of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. Injection site (local), systemic reaction, and unsolicited adverse event data will be assessed on vaccination day and during the 7 days following each vaccination using either identical web-based or paper diaries, depending on study participant preference. At Duke University, Cincinnati's Children Hospital, and Kaiser Permanente Northern California, serum samples will be collected for optional assessment of antibody titers to COVID-19. Each participant who opts in will have baseline (within 3 days of vaccination) serologies obtained and immunogenicity assessment at 28 (+7) days after each dose. All participants will be followed for 180 days after dose 2 for serious adverse events and adverse events of special interest.
Herbal Therapy for Subcutaneous Injection Site Reactions in Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple SclerosisThe purpose of this study is to determine if an herbal over-the-counter cream can decrease skin site reactions in multiple sclerosis patients who currently take either Betaseron, Copaxone or Rebif as their subcutaneous medication for managing their multiple sclerosis. Injection site reactions have been indicated as one of the major reasons for discontinuing treatment with the subcutaneous medications (Betaseron, Copaxone, and Rebif) for multiple sclerosis.
Can Epinephrine Coated Syringe for Subcutaneous Immunotherapy (SCIT) Reduce Large Local Reaction?...
Injection Reactions SiteSystemic ReactionsAllergen immunotherapy is effective in the management of allergic asthma, allergic rhinitis/conjunctivitis, and stinging insect hypersensitivity. The most common side effect of subcutaneous allergen specific immunotherapy (SCIT) is local reactions (LR). Although some studies indicated that LR did not predict systemic reaction (SR), patients with higher frequency of large local reaction (LLR) were reported to have higher risk for SR. Epinephrine may decrease LLR due to its vasoconstrictive effect . The objective of this study was to compare the size of LLR in patients receiving SCIT with epinephrine or normal saline coated syringe. The patients who complained of frequent LLR despite pre-medication and local treatment were recruited.
Simultaneous RZV and aIIV4 Vaccination
PainQuality of Life2 moreThe overall aim of the study is to compare the safety of simultaneous RZV (SHINGRIX®) and inactivated adjuvanted influenza vaccine aIIV4 (FLUAD®) versus simultaneous RZV (SHINGRIX®) and inactivated influenza HD-IIV4 (Fluzone® HD) vaccine in persons ≥65 years. A prospective, randomized, blinded clinical trial that will be conducted during the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 influenza seasons. Over the course of these two influenza seasons, approximately 220 older adults will be enrolled at Duke University Medical Center, and 180 older adults at Johns Hopkins University Medical Center. Eligible subjects will be randomized to receive either simultaneous RZV/aIIV4 or RZV/HD-IIV4 vaccines. All subjects will be assessed for 7 days post-injection and safety and tolerability compared between the two groups. Serious adverse events and adverse events of clinical interest will be assessed 42 days post-vaccination and compared between the two groups. Health-related quality of life will be assessed pre-vaccination Day 1 through Day 8.
Simultaneous mRNA COVID-19 and IIV4 Vaccination Study
PainQuality of Life2 moreThis study is a prospective, randomized clinical trial. During this study, participants will be randomly assigned to receive quadrivalent inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV4) and mRNA COVID vaccine either simultaneously or sequentially, 14 days apart. A second dose of mRNA COVID vaccine will be administered either 3 or 4 weeks following the first dose, depending upon the mRNA COVID vaccine received for participants receiving their initial dose of mRNA COVID vaccine. For those receiving a third dose of mRNA COVID vaccine, there will not be a second dose. Solicited symptoms of reactogenicity will be assessed on vaccination day and daily during the 7 days following each Vaccination Visit using either electronic or paper symptoms diaries, depending on study participant preference. Quality of life data will be collected using electronic or paper diaries on day of Vaccination Visit 1 and daily during the 7 days following the visit. Serious adverse events and adverse events of special interest will be collected throughout the duration of the study. Serum samples from participants will be collected for determination of COVID-19 seropositivity at baseline. Serum samples will be taken throughout the study to determine IIV4 immunogenicity and for potential future studies.
FLUAD® vs. Fluzone® High-Dose Study
PainQuality of Life3 moreThe overall aim of the study is to compare safety and immunogenicity of inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV), adjuvanted (FLUAD®) versus High-Dose inactivated influenza (Fluzone® High-Dose) vaccine in persons ≥65 years (20% aged ≥80 years). A prospective, randomized, blinded clinical trial that will be conducted during the 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 influenza seasons. During each season, approximately 220 older adults will be enrolled at Duke University Medical Center and 140 older adults at Boston University Medical Center. Eligible subjects will be randomized to receive either adjuvanted influenza vaccine or High-Dose influenza vaccine. All subjects will receive vaccine and provide a blood draw at Visit 1, and then return for a second blood draw without vaccination about 4 weeks later to assess for influenza antibody titers. A subset of 100 subjects at Duke will provide a third blood draw 6 months post-vaccination to assess for waning of influenza antibody titers. Subjects will record the occurrence of local and systemic reactions (including fever, pain, tenderness, swelling, redness, general systemic systems), unsolicited adverse events, medical care utilization, and changes in medications over 8 days following vaccination. In addition, serious adverse events and events of clinical interest will be assessed through 42 days post-vaccination. Health-related quality of life will be assessed pre-vaccination (Day 1) and on Days 3 and 9 post-vaccination.
Effects of Vitamin K on Redness Associated With Injection Site Reactions in Participants Treated...
Relapsing-Remitting Multiple SclerosisThe primary objective of the study is to investigate whether topical Vitamin K application reduces the grade of erythema in comparison with a vehicle cream (placebo) through physicians' assessment and participant self-assessment. The secondary objectives of this study are to evaluate in this study population: effects of Vitamin K in reducing the burning sensation and local pain; effects of Vitamin K in reducing the erythema diameter; and the evaluation of participants' satisfaction related to the injection treatment.
Evaluation of Deltoid Exercises on Injection Site Pain After (BNT162b2) COVID - 19 Vaccination
VaccinesAdverse Effects1 morePfizer - BioNTech (BNT162b2) COVID - 19 vaccine is the first vaccine to be approved for emergency use by FDA. The most commonly reported side effect of the BNT162b2 vaccination is mild-to-moderate pain at injection site, i.e. deltoid muscle. Injection site pain may be observed during and after vaccine injection, and severity of pain may vary according to the type of vaccine, patients age, sex, level of anxiety, needle size, injection site and technique and patient positioning. Vaccination pain is one of the reasons of vaccine hesitancy and World Health Organization (WHO) recommended various measures to mitigate pain at the time of vaccination. Exercise is one of the suggested methods to relieve the pain and anxiety in various conditions including vaccination site pain. However, we found no studies addressing injection site pain after the vaccination and pain associated with BNT162b2 vaccine. Aim of our study is to evaluate effectiveness of deltoid muscle exercises to relieve injection site pain observed after BNT162b2 vaccination.