The Clinical journal of pain
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
What is a meaningful pain reduction in patients with complex regional pain syndrome type 1?
To investigate the degree of pain reduction in patients with complex regional pain syndrome type 1 (CRPS 1) that can be defined as "successful." ⋯ Relative pain reduction of 50% or more and an absolute pain reduction of at least 3 cm on the VAS are accurate in predicting a successful pain reduction after a given treatment.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Does the type of arthroscopic surgery modify the analgesic effect of intraarticular morphine and bupivacaine? A preliminary study.
To analyze the different analgesic response to intraarticular morphine and bupivacaine in different types of arthroscopic surgery. ⋯ The analgesic effect of morphine and bupivacaine is different depending on the type of arthroscopic surgery. Intraarticular bupivacaine is effective in surgeries with a low inflammatory response. For surgeries with a higher inflammatory response, morphine has a better analgesic effect. Postoperative intraarticular analgesic therapy should be indicated according to the performed arthroscopic procedure.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
The cholecystokinin antagonist proglumide enhances the analgesic effect of dihydrocodeine.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Acupuncture during labor can reduce the use of meperidine: a controlled clinical study.
To evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture as an analgesic during labor. ⋯ Acupuncture during labor reduced the requirement for other painkillers and has high patient satisfaction in this randomized, unblinded, controlled study.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Efficacy of a self-management group intervention for elderly persons with chronic pain.
To assess the efficacy of a self-management group intervention in improving physical functioning, mood, and pain among elderly persons with chronic pain, and to identify factors that may be associated with improvement. ⋯ This study provides preliminary support for the efficacy of a self-management group intervention for older adults with chronic pain and has implications for future studies of such approaches for this and similar populations.