The state of Pennsylvania currently has 53 active clinical trials seeking participants for Pain research studies. These trials are conducted in various cities, including Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Hershey and Allentown.
Liposomal Bupivacaine Versus Plain Bupivacaine After Intercostal Injections For Pain Management After Thoracoscopy
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to assess pharmacokinetics of liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel) after multilevel intercostal injections of this local anesthetic for pain control during and after thoracoscopic surgeries. The specific aim of this study is to evaluate plasma concentration of bupivacaine after intraoperative intercostal injections of 266 mg of liposomal bupivacaine and compare it to plasma concentrations of bupivacaine after intercostal injections of 2mg/kg of 0.5% plain Bupivacaine wit... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/29/2025
Locations: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Pain, Postoperative, Pharmacokinetics
Effect of NSAIDs on Union, Opioid Utilization and Pain Management for Tibia Fractures: A Pragmatic, Randomized Controlled Trial
Recruiting
Two arm, pragmatic, randomized controlled multicenter Phase III noninferiority trial evaluating the efficacy of standard pain management without NSAIDs (Group 1) vs. standard pain management plus up to 6 weeks of NSAIDs (Group 2) in the treatment of tibial shaft fractures.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 80 years
Trial Updated:
05/27/2025
Locations: Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Tibial Fractures, Pain
Study of Dapansutrile Tablets in Subjects With an Acute Gout Flare
Recruiting
The purpose of this trial is to investigate the efficacy and safety of dapansutrile (OLT1177®) tablets in subjects with an acute gout flare.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/23/2025
Locations: Altoona Research, Duncansville, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Acute Gout Flare, Gout Attack, Gout Flare, Gouty Arthritis, Gout, Arthritis, Joint Pain
Peer Support for Adolescents and Emerging Adults With Sickle Cell Pain
Recruiting
The study, known as the Peer suppoRt for adolescents and Emerging adults with Sickle cell pain: promoting ENgagement in Cognitive behavioral thErapy (PRESENCE), aims to determine the effectiveness of digital CBT in reducing pain, opioid use, and healthcare utilization among AYAs with SCD. It also seeks to understand the role of personalized peer support in enhancing engagement and outcomes of digital CBT interventions. By leveraging existing infrastructure for delivering virtual peer support in... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 16 years and 30 years
Trial Updated:
05/13/2025
Locations: UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Pain, Sickle Cell Disease
STTEPP: Safety, Tolerability and Dose Limiting Toxicity of Lacosamide in Patients With Painful Chronic Pancreatitis
Recruiting
The investigators propose to conduct a dose-escalation trial of an FDA-approved antiepileptic drug, lacosamide, added to opioid therapy in patients with chronic abdominal pain from chronic pancreatitis (CP). This pilot trial will test the feasibility of the study design and provide reassurance regarding the tolerability and safety of lacosamide used concomitantly with opioids in this patient population to reduce the condition known clinically as opioid-induced hyperalgesia (OIH).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/27/2025
Locations: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Chronic Pain, Chronic Pain Syndrome, Chronic Pancreatitis, Hyperalgesia, Opioid Use Disorder, Opioid-Related Disorders, Opioid Dependence, Chronic Abdominal Pain, ERCP, Pancreatic Surgery
Variability in Analgesic Response to Ibuprofen
Recruiting
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like ibuprofen, are recommended as first-line treatment for post-surgical dental pain. However, there is variability in analgesic response, and some patients require supplemental opioids for adequate pain relief. The goal of this study is to identify the factors that contribute to the need for opioid after third molar extraction to help limit unnecessary opioid prescriptions in patients who will have good pain relief with ibuprofen alone.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/25/2025
Locations: University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Impacted Third Molar Tooth, Pain, Acute
Pain and Disability Outcomes in Post Amputation Patients
Recruiting
The objective of this study is to evaluate efficacy of varied medical and procedural therapies used to treat pain after surgical amputation of a limb. The primary outcome will be assessment of pain severity at rest and with movement as measured by pain scores on Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) 0 to 10, where 0 is not pain and 10 is the worst pain possible, taken on post-operative day 1, day 7, 30 days, 90 days, 6 months, and 1 year (+/- 3 days at each time point).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 89 years
Trial Updated:
04/16/2025
Locations: Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Limb Pain, Phantom, Residual Limbs Pain, Disability Physical
Ketamine Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics for Postpartum Depression and Pain After Cesarean Delivery
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to identify pharmacokinetics of postpartum ketamine infusion. This study will assess ketamine kinetics and metabolism in this setting. Ketamine is expected to exert different kinetics during the physiologic state of post-pregnancy. The goal in conducting this study is to better understand the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of postpartum ketamine infusion. A secondary goal is to compare these kinetics to reproductive age matched controls and to assess sex diffe... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/14/2025
Locations: Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania +1 locations
Conditions: Pain, Postpartum Depression
EPPIC-Net: Novaremed Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy ISA
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to investigate the safety and efficacy of the current hard gelatin capsule formulation of NRD135S.E1 80 mg once daily in the treatment of PDPN when administered for 13 weeks.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/02/2025
Locations: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
Scrambler Therapy With Duloxetine-based Usual Care vs Duloxetine-based Usual Care for Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Recruiting
The Investigators hypothesize that Scrambler therapy with duloxetine compared to duloxetine-based usual care will result in greater improvement in CIPN as measured by the BPI-Short Form. In addition, the Investigators will further assess pain using the EORTC CIPN-20 and determine whether Scrambler therapy will result in improved levels of function as measured with the PDQ, and decreased need for opioid medications. Our primary objective Investigate whether Scrambler therapy with duloxetine is s... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/31/2025
Locations: Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Conditions: CIPN - Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy, Pain
Cemented Vs Cementless Persona Keel RCT
Recruiting
The main objective of this study is to evaluate the safety, performance, and clinical benefits of the Persona Keel cementless and cemented knee.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/21/2025
Locations: Rothman Institute, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania +1 locations
Conditions: Knee Pain Chronic, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Traumatic Arthritis, Polyarthritis, Avascular Necrosis, Varus Deformity, Valgus Deformity, Flexion Deformity of Knee
The DISCOVER INOCA Prospective Multi-center Registry
Recruiting
The overall objective of this multi-center registry is to identify specific phenotypes of INOCA with both an anatomic evaluation (coronary angiography and intravascular imaging) and physiologic assessment with the Abbott Coroventis Coroflow Cardiovascular System, and to determine long-term outcomes.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/14/2025
Locations: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Ischemia and no Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease, Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction, Coronary Vasospasm, Endothelial Dysfunction, Microvascular Angina, Chest Pain With Normal Coronary Angiography