The Effectiveness of Gabapentin for Post-operative Pain Following Cesarean Section
PainGabapentin has been very effective at treating pain after knee and hip operations, hysterectomies, and many other types of operations. A previous study at the investigators' hospital found that a single pre-operative dose of 600mg gabapentin produced a significant reduction in pain after caesarean section. However, 19% complained of sedation. The purpose of this study is to see whether a reduced dose of gabapentin will produce a similar improvement in pain scores while avoiding adverse effects such as sedation or dizziness. The objective of this study is to compare the efficacy of a single pre-operative oral dose of gabapentin 300mg, versus 600mg and placebo in women undergoing Cesarean section. The investigators' hypothesis is that gabapentin 300mg will result in decreased pain scores similar to gabapentin 600mg, but with reduced side effects.
Preemptive Use of the Nicotine Patch for Postoperative Pain Relief After Open Abdominal Surgery...
Postoperative PainThe efficacy of a low dose nicotine patch of seven milligrams placed before surgery and its effect on decreasing pain after surgery is the main purpose of the study.
Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of Diclofenac HPBCD 25, 50 mg/ml in the Treatment of Post-surgical...
Dental PainThe present study is proposed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of single doses of Diclofenac HPBCD subcutaneous (s.c.) (25 mg/1 ml and 50 mg/1 ml) in the treatment of acute moderate-to-severe pain after dental impaction surgery.
Safety and Efficacy of Tapentadol Immediate Release (IR) and Oxycodone IR for Treatment of Acute...
Postoperative PainThe purpose of this study is to evaluate how tapentadol immediate release (IR) and oxycodone IR treat moderate to severe post-operative pain after elective arthroscopic shoulder surgery.
Ultrasound-guided Rectus Sheath Block for Post-operative Pain Control Following Umbilical Hernia...
PainThe purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of local infiltration to an ultrasound guided nerve block placed by the anesthesiologist for children undergoing umbilical hernia repair. This is a double-cohort, double blinded, randomized study comparing local infiltration to ultrasound-guided rectus sheath block in children 1 to 17 years of age undergoing epigastric or umbilical hernia repair. We will first compare pain scores to see if one method is more adequate then the other in providing post-op analgesia. Our second aim is to compare morphine consumption between the two groups. Our third aim is to measure the levels of local anesthetic in the blood following local anesthetic infiltration or USGRSB.
Pilot Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Q8003 in Patients Who Have Undergone Total Knee Arthroplasty...
Postoperative PainThis is a Phase 2 3-arm, open label pilot study of the safety and efficacy of Q8003 in patients who have undergone primary unilateral total knee arthroplasty or total hip arthroplasty.
MK0686 in Postsurgery Dental Pain (0686-002)
PainPostoperativeTo compare the pain relieving effect of MK0686 to placebo or ibuprofen after dental surgery.
Morphine vs. Oxycodone for Postoperative Pain Management
HysterectomyMyoma2 moreThe purpose of this study is to determine whether oxycodone provides better analgesia compared to morphine after laparoscopic hysterectomy or myomectomy.
Efficacy and Safety of Q8003 in the Management of Post-bunionectomy Pain
Postoperative PainThis study will explore the efficacy and safety of a fixed dose combination of morphine and oxycodone for management of acute postoperative pain. The study will explore the efficacy dose response and dosing interval required to maintain adequate analgesia at each tested dosage strength.
Celecoxib for Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy
TonsillectomyAdenotonsillectomy2 moreThe investigators' study will involve the administration of either placebo or celecoxib to children aged 2 to 18 years of age undergoing tonsillectomy and assessing pain relief, impact on quality of life and side effect profile.