Bupivacaine Hydrochloride for Pain Control in Cutaneous Surgery
PainPostoperativeThe purpose of this study is to determine if the addition of bupivacaine HCl injections will improve pain control after skin surgery. This is a randomized clinical trial. Approximately 100 participants will be randomized to receive either bupivacaine HCl or saline injections to help with the postsurgical pain. Patients will be provided with a take-home journal to complete indicating when and how much pain medication they required for the 3 days immediately following surgery. Participants will return the journal in-person at a follow up visit 7-21 days post-op. This study was a pilot study designed to determine the feasibility of this procedure. Subjects currently living in the Chicago metropolitan area and meet inclusion/exclusion criteria will be invited and considered for enrollment.
Effect of Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate Solution as a Root Canal Irrigant on Post-Operative Pain Intensity...
Necrotic Pulpclinically compare the intensity of post-operative pain and the amount of bacterial load reduction after using 20% Epigallocatechin-3-gallate solution during chemomechanical preparation, versus 2.5% NaOCl, in asymptomatic necrotic mandibular premolars treated in a single visit.
Evaluating Intercostobrachial Nerve Block's Effect on Pain Control After Shoulder Replacement
Postoperative PainAcute1 moreInterscalene blocks are frequently performed to decrease postoperative pain after shoulder surgeries and are considered the gold standard for pain control after this type of surgery. Some patients report pain in the axilla (armpit) following shoulder replacement surgeries. Sensation in the axilla is supplied by nerves not covered by the interscalene block. Sensation in the axilla can be decreased by performing an intercostobrachial nerve block. This study aims to study whether adding an intercostobrachial nerve block to the interscalene block decreases recovery room stay time, opioid pain medication requirement, and postoperative pain scores.
Effect of Propolis Nanoparticles on Postoperative Pain and Bacterial Reduction in Mandibular Premolars...
Necrotic PulpThe aim of this study is to clinically compare the intensity of post-operative pain and the amount of bacterial reduction after using 20mg/ml propolis nanoparticles extract solution during chemo-mechanical preparation, versus 2.5% NaOCl, in asymptomatic necrotic mandibular premolars treated in a single visit.
Effect of Photobiomodulation to Reduce Post-operative Pain After Endodontic Surgery
PhotobiomodulationEndodontic Disease3 moreThe objective of this study will be to evaluate if photobiomodulation (FBM) can reduce postoperative pain in patients who will undergo endodontic surgery. For this randomized, controlled and double-blind clinical study, 34 patients without comorbidities who need endodontic surgery in the upper jaw (15 to 25 teeth) will be recruited. They will be randomly divided into an experimental group (n = 17) photobiomodulation (808nm, 100 mW, and 4J/cm2 with 5 points per vestibular). Applications will be made in the immediate postoperative period and 24 hours after surgery. Control group (n = 17) a FBM simulation will be performed in the same way as in the experimental group. In this group, the required analgesia will be administered within the standard with ibuprofen. Both groups will perform the necessary conventional procedures considered the gold standard in the literature. Both the patient and the evaluator will be blinded to the intervention performed. The primary outcome variable of the study will be postoperative pain, which will be assessed using the visual analog scale at all postoperative control visits (baseline, 24 hours and 7 days). As for the secondary outcome variables, the amount of systemic medication received according to the patient's need (will be provided by the investigator).. Radiographic images will be obtained after 1 and 2 months for evaluation of the repair (dimensions of the lesion, radiopacity). These radiographs will be taken digitally with the positioners implemented. Edema, ecchymosis, and evaluation of soft tissues in the anterior portion of the intra and extra-oral maxilla will also be evaluated. In addition, a digital thermometer. These parameters will be evaluated 24 hours and 7 days after the intervention. The X-rays will be taken in the 1st and 3rd month respectively.
Virtual Reality After Breast Reconstruction Surgery
PainPostoperative2 moreThis is a pilot study of virtual reality (VR) non-opioid management for women undergoing mastectomy and implant-based reconstruction. Study participants will receive specialized VR interventions, administered via VR headsets, to manage pain.
ESPB Versus PVPB Regarding Their Effect on Peri-operative Opioid Consumption in Patients Undergoing...
ERASPost Operative PainIn recent years , the popularity of ultrasound-guided fascial plane blocks has increased in achieving an effective postoperative analgesia and hence achieving enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) . Mastering the use of ultrasound encourages anesthetists on the frequent use of regional anesthesia . Fascial plane blocks are increasingly becoming a part of multimodal analgesia as an alternative pain management strategy in cardiac surgery. Various regional techniques especially paravertebral plane blocks have been recently described to reduce the postoperative pain in cardiac surgery with enhanced recovery . Ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block is a recently introduced technique for regional analgesia in thoracic neuropathic pain, rib fractures, and breast surgeries. This study aims to compare between the two techniques regarding their peri-operative analgesic effect and their impact on enhanced recovery after surgery.
Impact of Counseling and Education on Opioid Consumption After ACL Reconstruction
PainPostoperative1 moreResearch question: Does an opioid limiting pain management counseling and education program result in decreased opioid consumption and improved pain control compared to traditional pain management programs after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) surgery? At many institutions, the current standard of care is to instruct patients to take opioid pain medicine as needed when in severe pain to "stay ahead of the pain." This study is investigating whether modifying the instructions to take opioid pain medications only if in "unbearable pain" will have an effect on 1) reducing opioid consumption and 2) improving pain levels. Adults who are undergoing an ACLR surgery will be invited to participate in the study and be randomly assigned to one of the two pain management programs. All patients will receive a comprehensive multi-modality pain management treatments and medications. Patients in both groups will receive the same type and amount of all postoperative medications. The only difference will be in the instructions about when to take the opioid medications. The patients will then be sent an electronic survey twice per day for 2 weeks about their pain levels and number of opioid pills taken.
Acupuncture for the Management of Postoperative Pain in Patients With Pancreatic or Colorectal Cancer...
Resectable Colorectal CarcinomaResectable Digestive System Carcinoma1 moreThis trial investigates how well acupuncture works for the management of pain after surgery in patients having open colorectal or pancreatic surgery. Acupuncture may help to reduce postoperative symptoms including pain. This study may help researchers learn if acupuncture reduces after-surgery side effects and improves recovery.
Pediatric Postoperative Pain Management in Surgical Wards - an Intervention Study
Postoperative PainThis study will explore healthcare providers' pediatric postoperative pain management knowledge and clinical practice. The aim of this study is to explore healthcare providers' knowledge and clinical practice in pediatric postoperative pain management in surgical wards, and to evaluate whether an educational intervention would improve postoperative pain management. This study has a pre-post intervention design. This study will be conducted on four surgical wards in one university hospital in Norway. There will be used different methodological approaches for data collections (interviews, questionnaire, observational study) with four measurement points; baseline (T1), and one month (T2), six months (T3) and 12 months (T4) after intervention.