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Filter by:Painful diabetic neuropathy (pDN) occurs in a subset of diabetic patients, and is characterize by burning, shooting, and electric shock-like pain in the arms and legs. This represents a major health crisis, given the increasing prevalence of pDN and the significant impact it has on quality of life. However, there is limited evidence of effective therapies for pDN pain relief. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a non-invasive form of brain stimulation that may be a promising therapy for pDN. Previous research has shown that rTMS reduces neuropathic pain in pDN (1, 2, 3). While this is promising, it is important to note that rTMS is effective for ~50% of patients with neuropathic pain. (4, 5). Recent advancements in rTMS technology have created the opportunity for remarkable strides in the effectiveness of this potential therapy. This new development called controlled pulse parameter TMS (cTMS) increases the magnitude and longevity of TMS-induced effects. Although not tested in chronic pain, cTMS possess the power to make transformative changes in pDN, potentially yielding greater and widespread improvements in pain. The overarching goal of the proposed research is to assess the effects of a 5-day cTMS stimulation protocol on measures of pain and neurological function in individuals with pDN. 1. Kwak S, Choi SG, Chang GS, & Yang MC (2022). Short-term Effect of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain. Pain Physician, 25(2), E203-E209. 2. Abdelkader AA, Gohary AME, Mourad HS, & Salmawy DAE (2019). Repetitive tms in treatment of resistant diabetic neuropathic pain. Egyptian Journal of Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery, 55(1). 3. Onesti E et al. (2013). H-coil repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for pain relief in patients with diabetic neuropathy. European Journal of Pain (United Kingdom), 17(9). 4. Attal N et al. (2021). Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for neuropathic pain: a randomized multicentre sham-controlled trial. Brain, 144(11). 65. Dongyang L et al. (2021). Posterior-superior insular deep transcranial magnetic stimulation alleviates peripheral neuropathic pain - A pilot double-blind, randomized cross-over study. Neurophysiologie Clinique, 51(4).
This study is designed to compare analgesic effect of both the ultrasound (US)-guided QLB and ESPB blocks during ESWL and their effect on stone fragmentation.
The 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.
Animal studies suggest that the transient receptor potential ion channels TRPM8 and TRPA1 are cold sensors and that sodium channels Nav1.8 and Nav1.7 are essential for detecting pain induced by cold temperatures. This study aims to validate these findings in humans.
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the effect of music in reducing the pain felt by newborn children during an intravenous line procedure. An intravenous line is a small tube brought into a vein by using a needle. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does playing a lullaby during intravenous line procedures affect the vital signs and behavior of a newborn, compared to not playing music? 2. How do parents and medical staff experience the music that's being played? Participants will all receive the same care and treatments as usual. The only difference being about half of the participants will be randomly assigned to the group that gets music. Researchers will compare the music group to the non-music group to see if there is any difference in vital signs and behaviors of the child.
This study intends to carry out pain neuroscience education intervention for TKA patients to clarify the effect of this method on the degree of postoperative pain, the incidence of pain catastrophizing, kinesiophobia, and knee joint function rehabilitation in TKA patients, so as to provide a basis for clinical nursing of such patients.
Tonsillectomy is a frequent surgical procedure in the ENT specialty but it can be a source of postoperative pain that can be important. These pains complicate the intake of food and in particular the intake of analgesic drugs per os and require the prolongation of the hospitalization in order to continue an intravenous analgesia. The aim is to set up a protocol for ambulatory care of adult tonsillectomies. Then, it would allow an improvement of the postoperative quality of life for the patient, who prefers a quicker return home.The study aims to allow patients to come back home early after tonsillectomies with intravenous analgesia. Pain, feeding and quality of life will be evaluated regularly through an application called MAELA during a few days after surgery. They will also be evaluated by nurses coming via providers.
Does frequency of sexual intercourse affect symptom severity in female patients with fibromyalgia?
Inpatients or outpatients diagnosed with head and neck cancer who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were referred to the co-investigator(Dr. Chih-Jen Huang and Dr. Hui-Ching Wang), who then personally explained to each participant, the purpose and conduct of the study, so that they all understood their rights and interests before giving a written consent.
Purpose: To explore the effect of analgesic management under the guidance of qNOX monitoring on the comfort level and prognosis of patients with mechanical ventilation in ICU. Method:After admission to ICU, the patients were randomly divided into the analgesia group guided by BPS（Behavioral Pain Scale） and physiological indicators monitoring and qNOX-guided analgesia group (qNOX group). Sedation and analgesia program after admission to ICU (continuous injection pump) : propofol 1.5-4.5mg/kg.h, remifentanil 5-8ug/kg.h, maintain sedation goals RASS（Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale）-3 to -4 scores, BPS（Behavioral Pain Scale）3 to 4 scores. The researchers worked with the bedside nurse to plan different care procedures, including :1) central venous catheter or arterial catheter puncture; 2) The patient is turned over completely so that the back can be washed and the sheets changed; 3) Endotracheal sputum aspiration (patients with intubation or in tracheotomy state ); 4) Dressing the wound. Primary outcome:Value of qNOX at BPS（Behavioral Pain Scale）≥5 (qNOX sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value) Secondary outcome:To investigate the patient baseline variables that may affect qNOX; Variables that may influence qNOX in relation to critical illness.