The state of North Carolina currently has 58 active clinical trials seeking participants for Pain research studies. These trials are conducted in various cities, including Durham, Charlotte, Winston-Salem and Chapel Hill.
Opioid-Free Pain Control Regimen Following Robotic Radical Prostatectomy
Recruiting
The objective of this study is to conduct a randomized clinical trial to evaluate an opioid versus an opioid-free pathway of perioperative use of ketamine, ketorolac, and IV acetaminophen followed by the postoperative use of ketorolac, and oral acetaminophen for pain associated with robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy. Escalation to use of opioid treatment for the opioid-free constituents will be available if needed.
Gender:
MALE
Ages:
Between 40 years and 75 years
Trial Updated:
02/17/2025
Locations: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Conditions: Pain Management, Opioid Use, Prostate Cancer
Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of Suzetrigine for Pain Associated With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of Suzetrigine (SUZ) in participants with pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 80 years
Trial Updated:
02/14/2025
Locations: West Clinical Research, Morehead City, North Carolina +2 locations
Conditions: Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain
Scheduled or As Needed Pain Regimen?
Recruiting
The aim of this study is to determine feasibility of a randomized controlled trial and estimates of efficacy for pain control of a scheduled pain regimen versus an as needed pain regimen for participants undergoing same day surgery procedures.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 65 years
Trial Updated:
02/11/2025
Locations: Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville, North Carolina
Conditions: Pain, Postoperative
RELIEF - A Global Registry to Evaluate Long-Term Effectiveness of Neurostimulation Therapy for Pain
Recruiting
To compile characteristics of real-world clinical outcomes for Boston Scientific commercially approved neurostimulation systems for pain in routine clinical practice, when used according to the applicable Directions for Use - and - To evaluate the economic value and technical performance of Boston Scientific commercially approved neurostimulation systems for pain in routine clinical practice
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
02/10/2025
Locations: Carolinas Research Institute, PLLC, Huntersville, North Carolina +2 locations
Conditions: Pain
Patient Retrospective Outcomes (PRO)
Recruiting
This study will evaluate de-identified (anonymous) data in subject medical charts to review the clinical outcomes of various treatment approaches in the treatment of chronic pain.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
02/07/2025
Locations: Vidant Roanoke - Chowan Hospital Pain Center, Ahoskie, North Carolina +4 locations
Conditions: Chronic Pain
Pragmatic Use of PAIN-Advanced Dementia Scale in Emergency Departments
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to learn if the Pain in Advanced Dementia (PAINAD) scale can improve emergency pain care in persons living with dementia (PLWD). It is hypothesized that a PAINAD electronic health record (EHR) prompt that appears to emergency department (ED) staff will enable them to accurately assess pain levels and lead to better pain treatment for PLWD.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
65 years and above
Trial Updated:
02/06/2025
Locations: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Conditions: Dementia, Hip Pain, Emergency Department Patient, Pain in Advanced Dementia Scale
Evaluating Hemidiaphragmatic Paralysis With Prolonged Neural Blockade From an Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block
Recruiting
This prospective observational study aims to evaluate the incidence of hemidiaphragmatic paralysis in patients receiving interscalene brachial plexus nerve block with prolonged neural blockade. English speaking American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) 1-3 patients ages 18-80 receiving prolonged interscalene nerve block will be randomized into 3 groups: first group receiving a perineural catheter infusing 0.2% ropivacaine; the second group receiving a single shot injection of 10mL liposomal bu... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 80 years
Trial Updated:
02/03/2025
Locations: Duke University Hospital, Durham, North Carolina
Conditions: Shoulder Surgery, Shoulder Pain, Shoulder Injuries, Shoulder Arthritis, Shoulder Disease, Rotator Cuff Tears, Rotator Cuff Injuries, Rotator Cuff Arthropathy of Left Shoulder, Rotator Cuff Arthropathy of Right Shoulder, Rotator Cuff Repair
Chromatic Retinal Stimulation to Reduce Chronic Pain and Pain Sensitivity
Recruiting
Participants with chronic pain conditions including chronic low back pain and fibromyalgia may benefit from light stimuli presented to the retina to reduce chronic pain severity and pain sensitivity. Participants will be recruited into this study and will be presented with one of three uniform light stimuli via a wide-field ganzfeld in three conditions to determine the retinal mechanisms that reduce pain. This work will lead to a greater understanding of retinal mechanisms that contribute to pai... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 65 years
Trial Updated:
01/31/2025
Locations: University Of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Conditions: Chronic Low-back Pain, Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia
Immune Mechanisms of Vitamin D to Reduce Chronic Pain After Burn
Recruiting
The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to learn whether vitamin D is able to prevent chronic pain following burn injury and to determine what biological mechanisms are engaged by Vitamin D following burn injury. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are: * Is the clinical trial protocol feasible? * Is Vitamin D administration following burn injury safe? * How does vitamin D cause changes in the immune system in the aftermath of burn injury? Following informed consent, participants will be... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 70 years
Trial Updated:
01/31/2025
Locations: University Of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Conditions: Burn Injury, Chronic Pain
Use of Dermabond in Mitigation of Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) Trial Lead Migration
Recruiting
During the typical SCS trial the leads remain outside of the skin and can be prone to migration. The leads are typically secured in place with suture, tape, or a combination of both. This study will evaluate the amount of movement based on the method of being secured at the time of placement
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
01/27/2025
Locations: Wake Forest University Health Sciences, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Conditions: Chronic Pain
Generate and Test the Reliability of a PD Model of OXT on Pupillary Hippus as a Measure of CNS Activity
Recruiting
The purpose of this research is to evaluate the effects of oxytocin (naturally occurring hormone) given by an intramuscular (IM; into the muscle) injection, has on your parasympathetic nervous system. The parasympathetic nervous system is the part of the involuntary nervous system that is sometimes called the "rest and digest" system; the parasympathetic system conserves energy as it slightly slows the heart rate, increases intestinal and gland activity, and relaxes sphincter muscles in the gast... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 75 years
Trial Updated:
01/27/2025
Locations: Wake Forest Baptist Health, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Conditions: Chronic Pain, Osteoarthritis, Knee
Meaning-Centered Pain Coping Skills Training for Cancer Pain
Recruiting
This study is a randomized controlled trial of a psychosocial pain management intervention called, Meaning-Centered Pain Coping Skills Training (MCPC). Patients with advanced solid tumor cancer and pain interference (N=210) will be randomized to MCPC or a standard care control condition. Patient-reported outcomes will be assessed at baseline and 8- and 12-week follow-ups. The risk and safety issues in this trial are low and limited to those common to a psychosocial intervention (e.g., loss of co... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
01/23/2025
Locations: Duke Cancer Center, Durham, North Carolina
Conditions: Advanced Solid Tumor, Pain