PNS vs RFA for Facet Joint Pain
Facet Joint PainRadiofrequency ablation of the medial nerve is the current surgical treatment for back pain originating from the facet joints in the spine. However, this procedure causes denervation of spinal muscles. Peripheral nerve stimulation is another treatment for facet joint pain that may not cause damage to the spinal muscles. This study will compare both treatments in terms pain relief and spine biomechanics.
Cannabidiol (CBD) for Treatment of Aromatase Inhibitor-Associated Arthralgias
ArthralgiaBreast CancerStudy of Cannabidol to examine the safety and efficacy of 15 weeks of CBD in postmenopausal women with aromatase inhibitor-associated musculoskeletal symptoms (AIMSS). Investigators are looking to see if patients with joint pain see improvement with the use of CBD.
Curcumin in Reducing Joint Pain in Breast Cancer Survivors With Aromatase Inhibitor-Induced Joint...
Breast CancerJoint PainThis phase I trial studies how well curcumin works in reducing joint pain in patients who are breast cancer survivors and have joint disease caused by treatment with aromatase inhibitors. Curcumin is an ingredient of turmeric, a plant in the ginger family, which is commonly used in curries and South Asian and Middle Eastern cooking, and may decrease joint pain in patients with arthritis from other conditions (such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis).
Radiofrequency Ablation: Treatment for Posterior Element Pain From Vertebral Compression Fractures...
Vertebral Compression FractureFacet Joint PainThe purpose of this study is to test the efficacy of radiofrequency ablation of the medial branch nerves (RFA-MBN) in relieving pain and improving physical function in patients with subacute and chronic vertebral compression fractures (VCF).
SPRINT: Signature for Pain Recovery IN Teens
PainChronic3 moreTo identify biological and phenotypic prognostic markers of recovery vs. persistence of pain and functional disability in adolescents with chronic musculoskeletal pain.
Brain Connectivity Patterns in Chronic Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Chronic PainTemporomandibular Joint Disorders1 moreThis study addresses the timely problem of painful temporomandibular disorders (TMD), the most common cause of orofacial pain second only to tooth pain. Findings from previous studies suggest that dysregulation of connectivity within specific brain circuits is part of chronic pain pathophysiology. This study will identify connectivity patterns within those brain circuits as potential signatures for pain- related disability in chronic TMD pain participants. New knowledge regarding these brain connectivity patterns is expected to be significant because it will support improved phenotyping of this heterogeneous participant population. It is also expected that this finding can potentially be extrapolated to other chronic pain conditions, such as back pain, migraine headache, and fibromyalgia that are frequently comorbid conditions in chronic TMD participants.
Predicting Chronic Opioid Use Following Lower Extremity Joint Arthroplasty
Joint PainChronic Pain1 morePersonalized medicine is a concept in which medical care is individualized to a patient based on their unique characteristics, including comorbidities, demographics, genetics, and microbiome. After major surgery, some patients are at increased risk of opioid dependence. By identifying unique genetic and microbiome markers, clinicians may potentially identify individual risk factors for opioid dependence. By identifying these high risk patients early-on, personalized interventions may be applied to these patients in order to reduce the incidence of opioid-dependence.
Cortisone Shots for Neck Pain
Neck PainCervicalgia1 moreThe purpose of this study is to determine if cortisone shots in the neck are helpful in patients with certain MRI findings. Additionally, the investigators hope to learn if cervical facet joint steroid injections are beneficial in the subset of patients with MRI findings consistent with facet joint synovitis.
Efficacy Evaluation of Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptide on Knees, Hips, and Ankle Pain in Osteoarthritis...
PainJointThe aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of Hydrolyzed collagen peptides on joint pain, stiffness and physical function in adults with osteoarthritis who have complaints on knee joints together with hip and ankles. The assessment of improvements on volunteers' quality of life, and safety and tolerability of the product is the other objective of this placebo-controlled, randomized study.
Efficacy of Massage Versus Massage With Post Isometric Relaxation Exercises in Temporomandibular...
PainJointTo determine effectiveness of massage versus massage with post isometric relaxation exercises in temporomandibular disorders for pain and limited joint mobility.