Found 47 clinical trials
The Effects of Low Dose Ketamine on Cardiovascular Function
Low dose ketamine is used for pain management and for the treatment of anxiety and depression. Prior studies on low dose ketamine have noted short-term (minutes to hours) increases or decreases in blood pressure.
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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Lap-assisted vs. US-Guided Visualization of TAP Blocks
Peripheral nerve blocks have been effective in decreasing post-operative pain as well as the use of narcotics for numerous years. Typically, these blocks are placed by anesthesiologist via ultrasound. In more recent years, surgeons have been placing nerve blocks laparoscopically. Since there are few studies that looks compare the two …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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Evaluation of Post Operative Pain in Retreatment of Molars Using Different Irrigant
This study evaluates the efficacy of dexamethasone as a intracanal irrigant along with sodium hypochlorite 1% and 5.25% concentrations in post treatment pain for molar root canal retreatment.
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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A Randomised Control Trial Comparing Functional Outcomes for Navigated Kinematically Aligned TKR Versus Navigated Mechanically Aligned TKR
The overall aim of the study is to compare navigated kinematically aligned total knee replacements (KA TKR) with navigated mechanically aligned TKR (MA TKR) in terms of function and ROM The objectives are therefore: To compare the functional outcomes of KA TKR versus MA TKR performed using navigation technique To …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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Cognitive Outcomes After Dexmedetomidine Sedation in Cardiac Surgery Patients
Anesthesia is a drug induced, reversible, comatose state that facilitates surgery and it is widely assumed that cognition returns to baseline after anesthetics have been eliminated. However, many patients have persistent memory impairment for weeks to months after surgery. Cardiac surgery appears to carry the highest risk of postoperative cognitive …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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Managing Pain and Symptom Burden Caused by Chemotherapy in People With Myeloma or Lymphoma
The purpose of this study is to find out whether acupuncture treatments can reduce the need for opioid medication when managing pain caused by chemotherapy. The study will compare the effects of adding acupuncture to usual pain management with those of usual pain management alone, in reducing opioid use by …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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Lavender Aromasticks for Pain Control
The purpose of this randomized pilot study is to collect preliminary data on the impacts of lavender essential oil aromatherapy on the patient-reported quality of pain management provided for the vascular surgery patient population. The investigators hypothesize that individuals who use a lavender aromastick as a part of their pain …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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Virtual Reality for Postoperative Pain Management
This trial studies an active virtual reality (VR) experience as a means for non-pharmacologic postoperative pain management among patients after head and neck surgery. Investigators will assess differences in pain scores, analgesic use, and subjective patient experiences between patients participating in a VR activity and patients participating in the same …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Post-Cesarean Pain Control
Purpose of study is to evaluate the efficacy of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for post-operative pain control after a cesarean delivery compared to placebo and no TENS.
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- 05 Aug, 2020
A Study to Compare Two Techniques for Pain Control After Bariatric Surgery
The purpose of this study is to compare the postoperative pain and other clinical outcomes in patients who, during bariatric surgery, will be injected with a local anesthetic (Ropivacaine) through two different techniques.
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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