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Efficacy of Ketamine in Post Anesthesia Recovery Room

Observational study to assess efficacy of IV ketamine bolus when used in the post anesthesia recovery unit for uncontrolled pain despite use of opioids.

Start: September 2020

Improving Pain Management After Total Shoulder Replacement Using Bupivacaine Liposome

To improve pain control and decrease opioid requirements for subjects undergoing Total Shoulder Replacement.

Start: December 2019

Analgesic Effect of Laser Therapy in Children

Pain management after tonsillectomy could be challenging, with different protocols and various outcome depending on individual patient; moreover, odynophagia due to surgery can, in extreme cases, lead to block oral fluid intake, ending in dehydration and thus hospitalization. A small pilot study demonstrated efficacy of photo-biomodulation (PBM) in managing pain after tonsillectomy and it suggests that PBM can be included in clinical practice. The present research aims to confirm and expand the findings from this study, being the first step in including PBM in clinical routine after tonsillectomy. Use of this treatment, which is non-damaging, non-toxic and easy to supply to patients, could greatly improve individual quality of life after a surgical treatment; its use in the clinical practice could represent an advantage for the institute, leading to more patients' satisfaction, due to the lower pain sensation after surgery and quicker recovery time.

Start: January 2021

RelieVRx for Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) for the Reduction of Acute Postoperative Pain and Opioid Use

This is a single-center, prospective, randomized, controlled study of the appliedVR RelieVRx headset in subjects undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA). This study will evaluate two primary endpoints - effectiveness of a single use of RelieVRx in the reduction of acute postoperative pain by 20%; and overall effectiveness of RelieVRx as an opioid-sparing intervention, where opioid consumption is reduced by at least 20% over a 90-day postoperative period in the interventional, standard of care (SOC) plus RelieVRx group compared to the control, SOC group.

Start: March 2021

Erector Spinae Plane Block With Ropivacaine for Major Upper Abdominal Surgery

Prospective, single-centre, randomized, controlled, open-label, evaluator-blinded, superiority trial.

Start: January 2021

Opioid-Free Orthopaedics

The goal of this investigation is to compare effectiveness of this multimodal regimen at controlling postoperative pain with and without the use of opioid medications.

Start: December 2020

Dexamethasone and Postoperative Bleeding Following Tonsillectomy in Children

Tonsillectomy is one of the most frequently performed surgical interventions in children. However, it is associated with a high incidence of PostOperative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV), severe pain and haemorrhage. There is strong evidence on the efficacy of Dexamethasone in reducing the incidence of PONV and pain after tonsillectomy, which led to consider this drug as a first line treatment in routine anaesthesia practice in such surgical setting. However, in the last decade, there have been arguments about the potential role of Dexamethasone in increasing the risk of postoperative bleeding in children and studies addressing the haemorrhage risk following administration of Dexamethasone for tonsillectomy are inconclusive.Thus, this study is aimed at providing evidence for the safety profile of Dexamethasone with regard to the risk of post-tonsillectomy bleeding in children when administered as a single intraoperative dose.

Start: November 2020

Comparison of Doses of Dexmedetomidine With Bupivacaine in Caudal Block for Duration of Analgesia in Paediatric Infraumblical Surgeries.

Various methods are used to control post-operative pain among children. Amongst these methods, caudal block is one of the most favoured, prominent and dependable methods for providing reliable analgesia in surgeries below umbilicus. This study is to compare two doses of Dexmedetomidine added as adjunct to local anaesthesia using reduced dose in caudal block for prolonging the duration of analgesia. Our secondary outcomes will include blood pressure, heart rate, urinary retention, nausea and vomiting in the paediatric population.

Start: February 2021

Dexamethasone and Dexmedetomidine as an Adjuvant to Spinal Anesthesia for Elective Caesarean Sections

The main objective of our study is to evaluate analgesic effect of intrathecal dexamethasone and dexmedetomidine in elective caesarean sections

Start: March 2021

Why in Hospital After VATS Lobectomy

The study aims to identify specific or potential reasons that prolong the length of hospital stay after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery lobectomy. The hypothesis is that patients who are still in hospital after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery lobectomy are associated with prolonged air leak, infection, pneumonia, atrial fibrillation or other complications or social factors.

Start: April 2020

SEQ Block for Perioperative Analgesia in Acetabular Surgery

The study will evaluate ultrasound guided SEQ block: single puncture combined lumbar erector spinae plane block and paraspinous sagittal shift (PSSS) quadratus lumborum block when compared with conventional intravenous morphine analgesia in patients undergoing posterior column acetabular fracture surgery

Start: December 2020

Effect of VR on Anxiety and Pain in Gynecological Surgery

Rationale: Lack of postoperative acute pain management is associated with increased morbidity, longer recovery time, more opioid use and subsequently increased health care costs. There is increasing evidence virtual reality (VR) is effective in the reduction of acute pain. Alternative methods to reduce postoperative pain and multimodal analgesia are necessary for acute postoperative pain management and to reduce opioid use and their adverse effects. Objective: The aim of this study is to explore the effect of VR on pain in the immediate postoperative period after elective gynecological surgery. Secondary objectives are evaluating pre-and postoperative anxiety, pain catastrophizing, analgesic use, length of hospital stay between both groups and to explore tolerability, feasibility and satisfaction of VR use. Study design: The study concerns a non-blinded, single centre, randomised controlled trial. Study population: Eligible women fulfill the inclusion criteria and receive elective gynecological surgery in the Zuyderland Medical Centre location Heerlen. Intervention: The study population will be randomly divided into the intervention group (VR-group) or the standard care- group. The intervention group can choose for an immersive guided relaxation VR experience or an interactive VR experience during the pre- and postoperative period additional to the usual standard care. The participants randomised to the standard care- group will receive only the usual standard care pre-and postoperative. Main study parameters: The primary outcome is postoperative pain measured on a numeric rating scale (NRS). A total of 30 patients have to be included in each group. This means that a total of 60 women will have to be included in the study. Nature and extent of the burden and risks associated with participation, benefit and group relatedness: The study population experiences a small medical risk when participating to this study. They can experience side-effects of VR for example dizziness or nausea and in rare cases epileptic insults. Participants of the study have to fill in a questionnaire before randomization and pre-and postoperative score of pain and anxiety on a zero to ten score scale.

Start: October 2020

Wearable Electrocardiogram Monitoring Device and Smartphone Application in Perioperative Pain Management

This study aims to develop a wearable electrocardiograph monitoring device and smartphone application in perioperative pain management, also to evaluate relationship between postoperative pain and heart rate variability.

Start: February 2021

Nurse Initiated Acupressure for Pain Management

The purpose of pilot study is to test the feasibility of nurse initiated post-operative bilateral auricular acupressure as an adjunct to medication for post-operative pain management.

Start: December 2019

Efficacy of CPPLAI in Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Patients

The high demand for bariatric surgery due to the increasing prevalence of obesity worldwide necessitate evidence-based clinical pathway such as Enhanced Recovery After Bariatric Surgery (ERABS). The paradigm of surgery has been shifted from open to laparoscopic in morbidly obese patients. Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG) is the most common procedure performed in our institute for sustained weight loss and amelioration of obesity-related comorbidities. Pain control in ERABS is one of the key factors for improved outcomes. Surgery induced acute postoperative pain, stress response and fatigue lead to prolonged convalescence and hospital stay. Optimal titrated safe postoperative pain management in LSG patients still remains a challenge.

Start: December 2020

Examining the Effectiveness of a Connective Tissue Matrix Implant in Reducing Post-operative Pain and Narcotic After Outpatient Rotator Cuff Surgery

This document is a protocol for a human research study. This study is to be conducted according to United States standards of Good Clinical Practice in accordance with applicable Federal regulations and institutional research policies and procedures. Extracellular matrix grafts have been used to help with postoperative inflammation.

Start: December 2020

Intraoperative Methadone in Children Undergoing Surgery

A prospective double-blind, randomized controlled trial investigating the effect of a single-dose of intraoperative methadone on postoperative pain and opioid consumption in 96 children undergoing open urological surgery.

Start: November 2020

Pain Relief After Trapeziectomy: Ibuprofen & Acetaminophen Versus Oxycodone

In the US, pain management after surgery for surgical treatment of osteoarthritis at the base of the thumb typically consists of prescription opioids during the early recovery phase. Given the highly addictive nature of prescription opioids, guidelines are being evaluated by hand surgeons to reduce opioid use while still maintaining pain control after surgery. A promising approach is to use non-narcotic medication as the first line of treatment. The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the efficacy of a combination of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), ibuprofen and acetaminophen, in comparison to a morphine analogue substance (oxycodone) for pain management in the first 30 days after surgery.

Start: February 2021

The Use of Cannabidiol (CBD) in Pain Reduction and Opioid Use After Shoulder Arthroscopy

This study is designed to evaluate the effects of administering CBD to control post-operative pain in patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy. Secondly, the purpose will be to evaluate the effectiveness of CBD in comparison with opioid therapy for post-operative pain.

Start: December 2020

Botulinum Toxin A as Treatment for Chronic Postsurgical Pain Following Lung Cancer Surgery

Chronic postsurgical pain following lung cancer surgery is common with and 20-60 % develop chronic pain which persists more than six months after surgery. Causes and health impact of this pain have been comprehensively studied. Current treatment consists of combination of pain medication, physiotherapy and psychological therapy. Botulinum Toxin A (BTX-A) has shown promising effects in a variety of chronic postsurgical pain syndromes. The use of BTX-A in lung cancer patients has only been presented in few case reports. No randomized controlled trials (RCT) have been executed to date. Study objectives: Determine recruitment potential among cured lung cancer patients with chronic postsurgical pain for an RCT and if the method of BTX-A administration is feasible and acceptable. Further more, this study will contribute to the stage testing of the hypothesis that chronic pain following thoracic surgery can be treated with BTX-A. Methods: Recruitment of test subjects: Participiants are recruited among former lung cancer patients with chronic postsurgical pain, who have undergone radical treatment for lung cancer at the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Aalborg University Hospital. Potential test subjects are invited by mail / e-mail. Randomization and blinding: Participants are randomized to receive a single series of subcutaneous injections with either Onabotulinum Toxin A (active agent) or inactive normal saline (Placebo) at the former operation site. Neither participant nor investigator will know which treatment is given until the end of the trial. Data collection: Data is collected by questionnaires delivered and answered by mail or digitally. Data on the possible effects and possible adverse reactions are collected at multiple times until three months after treatment.

Start: February 2021