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Prolonged and excessive narcotic usage in the postoperative setting has been linked to multiple complications. Use of complimentary pain management techniques such as regional analgesia can reduce postoperative pain and narcotic usage. This can enhance patient recovery and improve
Sleep breathing disorders are a frequent and serious health problem in the Polish population. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder. The essence of OSA is repeated episodes of airway obstruction that occur repeatedly during sleep, resulting in a decrease in the level of partial oxygen
This multi-site study aims to investigate the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of using embodied virtual reality graded motor imagery software to treat adults with diagnosed chronic central pain conditions in two bodily regions: chronic pain in the lower back and in the upper limbs. The research
Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot, usually affecting the legs, causing pain, swelling, and redness. The clot damages the veins, which can result in chronic pain, swelling and ulceration. This is called the post-thrombotic syndrome, which impacts heavily on patients' life and work. If the
Corticosteroid injections (CSI) are often used by physicians in the treatment of rotator cuff tendinopathy, a painful chronic degeneration of the tendons in the shoulder. However, the effect of CSI in comparison with placebo is disputed in the scientific literature, with most studies only showing
Patients with post-stroke depression (PSD) have more dysfunction, poorer recovery outcomes, and higher morbidity and mortality in the first year after stroke onset than those patients without stroke. Some therapeutic methods have shown to be effective for PSD, including antidepressants, non-drug
To investigate whether a virtual reality biofeedback system in conjunction with a treadmill is safe and feasible for the rehabilitation of patients with motor neglect due to chronic pain conditions, traumatic brain injury and stroke compared to a control group of patients with these conditions whose
The primary objective of this open label exploratory study is to evaluate the effect of CR to improve autonomic cardiovascular regulation in participants with symptoms of stress, anxiety, or insomnia.
The secondary objective is to evaluate the effect of CR on a variety of self-reported symptom
Low back pain is the one of the most common reasons for all physician visits in the USA and a leading cause of disability. However, conventional/pharmacological treatments for chronic low back pain (cLBP) have achieved limited success. Imagery is a commonly used therapeutic method for many
The Investigators assembled a multidisciplinary investigative team to examine the potential effects of older red cell units in adults with Sickle Cell Disease(SCD). Study staff have preliminary data that show: 1) there is equipoise among blood bank directors about the effects of older units in
Each year, Community Care Access Centers (CCAC) provide long-term wound care for over 22,000 patients in Ontario, with numbers steadily increasing with the aging population. In Ontario, the cost of community care for lower leg ulcers has been estimated at over $500 million per year. This does not
Sample size A sample size of 10 participants, it is possible to detect minimum differences of 10% to 20%, with standard deviations of 5% to 10%.
Statistical analysis plan The data collected will be entered into a database in Microsoft Excel, to be analyzed by the Epi Info statistical program. The
This is a pilot or feasibility study (designated as UG3 by the Department of Defense) which will be a randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled, parallel-arm, human subjects pilot study with two Specific Aims:
Specific Aim 1 (UG3): To determine the feasibility and optimize the protocol of the
Adhesive capsulitis (also known as frozen shoulder) is a painful and disabling disorder of unclear cause in which the shoulder capsule, the connective tissue surrounding the glenohumeral joint of the shoulder, becomes inflamed and stiff, greatly restricting motion and causing chronic pain. Pain is