The Academy is pleased to provide you with access to information about the latest clinical trials in pain management.

~September 2007

New Clinical Trials September 2007
Below are abstracts of recent pain and pain management studies selected from the National Library of Medicine. Click on the link below each entry for the complete abstract.

California

Arthritis
City: Los Angeles
Summary: Purpose of this study is to examine the effect of chiropractic adjusting (mainpulative therapy) and rehabilitation on hip osteoarthritis (hip OA) in older adults.

Arthritis
City: Rancho Mirage
Summary: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multi-Center Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of CRx-102 in Subjects With Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis. CRx-102 is a synergistic combination drug candidate containing the cardiovascular drug dipyridamole and a very low dose of the glucocorticoid prednisolone. CRx-102 is believed to work through a novel mechanism of action in which dipyridamole selectively amplifies the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activities of the glucocorticoid without replicating the dose-dependent adverse effects

Arthritis
City: Upland
Summary: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multi-Center Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of CRx-102 in Subjects With Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis. CRx-102 is a synergistic combination drug candidate containing the cardiovascular drug dipyridamole and a very low dose of the glucocorticoid prednisolone. CRx-102 is believed to work through a novel mechanism of action in which dipyridamole selectively amplifies the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activities of the glucocorticoid without replicating the dose-dependent adverse effects

Arthritis
City: Westlake Village
Summary: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multi-Center Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of CRx-102 in Subjects With Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis. CRx-102 is a synergistic combination drug candidate containing the cardiovascular drug dipyridamole and a very low dose of the glucocorticoid prednisolone. CRx-102 is believed to work through a novel mechanism of action in which dipyridamole selectively amplifies the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activities of the glucocorticoid without replicating the dose-dependent adverse effects

Digestive System Diseases
City: San Diego
Summary: A Study to Determine the Effect of Nitroglycerin Ointment on the Pain Associated With Chronic Anal Fissures

Pain, Intractable
City: Meno Park
Summary: We are currently inviting chronic pain patients to participate in a study to investigate a treatment for pain that uses newly developed brain imaging methods to train participants to control their own brain activation.

Urologic Diseases
City: San Diego
Summary: A double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate changes in pain, urgency and urinary frequency following administration of URG101 compared to placebo.

Colorado

Anemia, Sickle Cell
City: Denver
Summary: Sickle cell disease (SCD), also known as sickle cell anemia, is an inherited genetic disease that can cause intense pain episodes. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of the nutritional supplement arginine at improving blood cell function and disease symptoms in people with SCD.

Arthritis
City: PW
Summary: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multi-Center Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of CRx-102 in Subjects With Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis. CRx-102 is a synergistic combination drug candidate containing the cardiovascular drug dipyridamole and a very low dose of the glucocorticoid prednisolone. CRx-102 is believed to work through a novel mechanism of action in which dipyridamole selectively amplifies the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activities of the glucocorticoid without replicating the dose-dependent adverse effects

Headache Disorders
City: Denver
Summary: A clinical research study of an investigational medication for individuals suffering from migraine headaches.

District of Columbia

Anemia, Sickle Cell
City: District of Columbia
Summary: A non-invasive assessment of opioid analgesia in children with sickle cell disease

Headache Disorders
City: District of Columbia
Summary: Analysis of the Prevalence and Characteristics of Concomitant Sleep and Headache Disorders, and the Efficacy of CPAP Treatment for Headache Among Those Patients Diagnosed With Obstructive Sleep Apnea There is a well-documented but poorly understood relationship between headache disorders and sleep disorders. One hypothesis includes an underlying disorder known as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with low overnight oxygen saturations and possibly elevated carbon dioxide levels which result in awakening headache. Bruxism, or grinding of the teeth, has also been anecdotally associated with headache. The converse of these arguments is that the patient may have a primary headache disorder, for example migraine, leading to disordered sleep patterns or insomnia. The true relationship between the two, as alluded above, is unknown. The actual prevalence of the two disorders occurring simultaneously is not known.

Florida

Analgesics, Opioid
City: Ormond Beach
Summary: A study related to Constipation due to the use of pain medications For more information

Arthritis
City: Deland
Summary: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multi-Center Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of CRx-102 in Subjects With Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis. CRx-102 is a synergistic combination drug candidate containing the cardiovascular drug dipyridamole and a very low dose of the glucocorticoid prednisolone. CRx-102 is believed to work through a novel mechanism of action in which dipyridamole selectively amplifies the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activities of the glucocorticoid without replicating the dose-dependent adverse effects

Arthritis
City: Largo
Summary: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multi-Center Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of CRx-102 in Subjects With Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis. CRx-102 is a synergistic combination drug candidate containing the cardiovascular drug dipyridamole and a very low dose of the glucocorticoid prednisolone. CRx-102 is believed to work through a novel mechanism of action in which dipyridamole selectively amplifies the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activities of the glucocorticoid without replicating the dose-dependent adverse effects

Arthritis
City: Longwood
Summary: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multi-Center Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of CRx-102 in Subjects With Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis. CRx-102 is a synergistic combination drug candidate containing the cardiovascular drug dipyridamole and a very low dose of the glucocorticoid prednisolone. CRx-102 is believed to work through a novel mechanism of action in which dipyridamole selectively amplifies the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activities of the glucocorticoid without replicating the dose-dependent adverse effects

Arthritis
City: Sarasota
Summary: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multi-Center Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of CRx-102 in Subjects With Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis. CRx-102 is a synergistic combination drug candidate containing the cardiovascular drug dipyridamole and a very low dose of the glucocorticoid prednisolone. CRx-102 is believed to work through a novel mechanism of action in which dipyridamole selectively amplifies the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activities of the glucocorticoid without replicating the dose-dependent adverse effects

Headache Disorders
City: Jacksonville
Summary: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Factorial Design Clinical Trial to Study the Efficacy and Safety of MK0462 / Rizatriptan 10 mg for the Early Treatment of Acute Migraine

Nervous System Diseases
City: Ormond Beach
Summary: Study of Diabetic Neuropathy

Georgia

Pelvic Pain
City: Sandy Springs
Summary: Treatment of Primary Menstrual Pain With Kanion Capsule

Urologic Diseases
City: Cartersville
Summary: A double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate changes in pain, urgency and urinary frequency following administration of URG101 compared to placebo.

Louisiana

Vascular Diseases
City: Covington
Summary: PThe purpose of this research study is to determine if the transplant of a combination of stem cells obtained from the bone marrow of the same patient will contribute to the formation of new blood vessels in the severely diseased ischemic limb (leg). In this study the safe use of this combination of stem cells and its effects on making new blood vessels will be evaluated.

Massachusetts

Anemia, Sickle Cell
City: Boston
Summary: Sickle cell disease (SCD), also known as sickle cell anemia, is an inherited genetic disease that can cause intense pain episodes. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of the nutritional supplement arginine at improving blood cell function and disease symptoms in people with SCD

Arthritis
City: Worcester
Summary: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multi-Center Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of CRx-102 in Subjects With Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis. CRx-102 is a synergistic combination drug candidate containing the cardiovascular drug dipyridamole and a very low dose of the glucocorticoid prednisolone. CRx-102 is believed to work through a novel mechanism of action in which dipyridamole selectively amplifies the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activities of the glucocorticoid without replicating the dose-dependent adverse effects

Headache Disorders
City: Boston
Summary: The purpose of this study is to determine whether a painless and noninvasive procedure called Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) can be an effective therapy for the treatment of pain in patients with chronic migraine.

Musculoskeletal Diseases
City: Boston
Summary: The purpose of this study is to obtain preliminary data on the effects of Tai Chi on musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep quality, psychological distress, physical performance,and health status in 60 patients with fibromyalgia.

Missouri

Arthritis
City: Kansas City
Summary: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multi-Center Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of CRx-102 in Subjects With Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis. CRx-102 is a synergistic combination drug candidate containing the cardiovascular drug dipyridamole and a very low dose of the glucocorticoid prednisolone. CRx-102 is believed to work through a novel mechanism of action in which dipyridamole selectively amplifies the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activities of the glucocorticoid without replicating the dose-dependent adverse effects

Headache Disorders
City: Springfield
Summary: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Factorial Design Clinical Trial to Study the Efficacy and Safety of MK0462 / Rizatriptan 10 mg for the Early Treatment of Acute Migraine

New Jersey

Arthritis
City: Voorhees
Summary: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multi-Center Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of CRx-102 in Subjects With Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis. CRx-102 is a synergistic combination drug candidate containing the cardiovascular drug dipyridamole and a very low dose of the glucocorticoid prednisolone. CRx-102 is believed to work through a novel mechanism of action in which dipyridamole selectively amplifies the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activities of the glucocorticoid without replicating the dose-dependent adverse effects

Cancer Pain
City: Englewood
Summary: The purpose of this study is to see if an experimental drug known as CG5503 (tapentadol) extended release (ER) is safe and effective when used by people who have long-lasting or frequently recurring cancer-related pain.

New Mexico

Arthritis
City: Albuquerque
Summary: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multi-Center Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of CRx-102 in Subjects With Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis. CRx-102 is a synergistic combination drug candidate containing the cardiovascular drug dipyridamole and a very low dose of the glucocorticoid prednisolone. CRx-102 is believed to work through a novel mechanism of action in which dipyridamole selectively amplifies the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activities of the glucocorticoid without replicating the dose-dependent adverse effects

Fibromyalgia
City: Albuquerque
Summary: Do you have widespread muscle pain?
Purpose: research study of an investigational treatment for fibromyalgia.

New York

Arthritis
City: Rochester
Summary: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multi-Center Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of CRx-102 in Subjects With Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis. CRx-102 is a synergistic combination drug candidate containing the cardiovascular drug dipyridamole and a very low dose of the glucocorticoid prednisolone. CRx-102 is believed to work through a novel mechanism of action in which dipyridamole selectively amplifies the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activities of the glucocorticoid without replicating the dose-dependent adverse effects

North Carolina

Anemia, Sickle Cell
City: Chapel Hill, Durham
Summary: Sickle cell disease (SCD), also known as sickle cell anemia, is an inherited genetic disease that can cause intense pain episodes. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of the nutritional supplement arginine at improving blood cell function and disease symptoms in people with SCD.

North Dakota

Endometriosis
City: Bismark
Summary: An experimental medication (cream) that will be administered intravaginally for 3 months in women with moderate to severe pain associated with endometriosis

Ohio

Anesthesia and Analgesia
City: Cleveland
Summary: This study will test the hypothesis that ropivacaine in combination with either systemic or local steroid provides comparably longer-lasting analgesia tha ropivacaine alone.

Anesthesia and Analgesia
City: Euclid
Summary: This study will test the hypothesis that ropivacaine in combination with either systemic or local steroid provides comparably longer-lasting analgesia tha ropivacaine alone.

Endometriosis
City: Columbus
Summary: The purpose of the research study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of an investigational medication for the management of pelvic pain associated with endometriosis.

Pennsylvania

Anemia, Sickle Cell
City: Philadelphia
Summary: Sickle cell disease (SCD), also known as sickle cell anemia, is an inherited genetic disease that can cause intense pain episodes. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of the nutritional supplement arginine at improving blood cell function and disease symptoms in people with SCD.

Arthritis
City: West Reading
Summary: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multi-Center Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of CRx-102 in Subjects With Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis. CRx-102 is a synergistic combination drug candidate containing the cardiovascular drug dipyridamole and a very low dose of the glucocorticoid prednisolone. CRx-102 is believed to work through a novel mechanism of action in which dipyridamole selectively amplifies the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activities of the glucocorticoid without replicating the dose-dependent adverse effects

Rhode Island

Arthritis
City: Warwick
Summary: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multi-Center Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of CRx-102 in Subjects With Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis. CRx-102 is a synergistic combination drug candidate containing the cardiovascular drug dipyridamole and a very low dose of the glucocorticoid prednisolone. CRx-102 is believed to work through a novel mechanism of action in which dipyridamole selectively amplifies the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activities of the glucocorticoid without replicating the dose-dependent adverse effects

South Carolina

Fibromyalgia
City: Charleston
Summary: A Pilot Study of TMS Effects on Pain and Depression in Patients With Fibromyalgia

Tennessee

Headache Disorders
City: Memphis
Summary: The purpose of this research study is to evaluate an investigational auto-injector system for delivering sumatriptan under the skin for a single migraine attack.

Texas

Arthritis
City: San Antonio
Summary: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multi-Center Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of CRx-102 in Subjects With Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis. CRx-102 is a synergistic combination drug candidate containing the cardiovascular drug dipyridamole and a very low dose of the glucocorticoid prednisolone. CRx-102 is believed to work through a novel mechanism of action in which dipyridamole selectively amplifies the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activities of the glucocorticoid without replicating the dose-dependent adverse effects

Cancer Pain
City: Houston
Summary: To examine the feasibility of using quantitative sensory testing procedures, widely applied to the experimental study of sensory processing in humans both with and without various pain syndromes, to now characterize the psychophysical properties of neuropathic pain that has developed as a consequence of cancer therapy.

Fibromyalgia
City: San Antonio
Summary: A clinical research study for fibromyalgia.

Nervous System Diseases
City: Dallas
Summary: Radiant Research is conducting an 8 month clinical research study of an investigational medication for diabetic neuropathy. If you are age 18 and older and have diabetes, you may qualify. Qualified participants will receive study-related medical care and investigational medication at no cost and may be compensated for time and travel.

Utah

Arthritis
City: Bountiful
Summary: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multi-Center Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of CRx-102 in Subjects With Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis. CRx-102 is a synergistic combination drug candidate containing the cardiovascular drug dipyridamole and a very low dose of the glucocorticoid prednisolone. CRx-102 is believed to work through a novel mechanism of action in which dipyridamole selectively amplifies the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activities of the glucocorticoid without replicating the dose-dependent adverse effects

Virginia

Headache Disorders
City: Alexandria
Summary: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Factorial Design Clinical Trial to Study the Efficacy and Safety of MK0462 / Rizatriptan 10 mg for the Early Treatment of Acute Migraine

Washington

Arthritis
City: Tacoma
Summary: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multi-Center Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of CRx-102 in Subjects With Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis. CRx-102 is a synergistic combination drug candidate containing the cardiovascular drug dipyridamole and a very low dose of the glucocorticoid prednisolone. CRx-102 is believed to work through a novel mechanism of action in which dipyridamole selectively amplifies the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activities of the glucocorticoid without replicating the dose-dependent adverse effects

Fibromyalgia
City: Seattle
Summary: While acute pain after surgery or trauma comes on suddenly and lasts for a limited amount of time, chronic pain persists and can continue for months and even years. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) uses a magnetic field to deliver a current to the brain and can affect brain activity. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of rTMS treatment in reducing chronic widespread pain in women.


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