Satisfaction with Medications Prescribed for Osteoarthritis: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Patients and Their Physicians in the United States
ConclusionAlthough efficacy was strongly associated with both patients ’ and physicians’ satisfaction with medication, other factors were also important, including exercise (for patients), tolerability (for physicians), and knee OA (for physicians). (Source: Pain and Therapy)
Source: Pain and Therapy - January 13, 2022 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
Opioid Taper is Associated with Improved Experimental Pain Tolerance in Patients with Chronic Pain: An Observational Study
ConclusionsOpioid taper was associated with improvements in experimental pain responses without a decline in function and quality of life, suggestive of diminished opioid-induced hyperalgesia in this clinical sample.Trial RegistrationClinicalTrials.gov identifier, NCT03912298. (Source: Pain and Therapy)
Source: Pain and Therapy - January 12, 2022 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
Current and Emerging Approaches for Pain Management in Hemophilic Arthropathy
ConclusionsThe management of pain in hemophilia requires more standardization. Meanwhile, the safest drugs should be used at the lowest effective dosage and for periods as short as possible. For the non-pharmacological management of pain in these patients, a multidisciplinary team including hematologists, orthopedic surgeons, rheumatologists, and physiotherapists is warranted. (Source: Pain and Therapy)
Source: Pain and Therapy - January 12, 2022 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Tolerability of a Medicinal Cannabis Formulation in Patients with Chronic Non-cancer Pain on Long-Term High Dose Opioid Analgesia: A Pilot Study
ConclusionThe THC/CBD formulation was tolerated well in a group of patients with CNCP. Between-participant variability supports personalized dosing and “start low–go slow” titration. To validate and quantify improvements in secondary efficacy outcomes a randomized placebo-controlled study is needed.Trial RegistrationAustralian New Zealand Clinical Trials Register (CT-2019-CTN-01224-1). (Source: Pain and Therapy)
Source: Pain and Therapy - December 18, 2021 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
A Prospective Real-World Study Exploring Associations Between Passively Collected Tracker Data and Headache Burden Among Individuals with Tension-Type Headache and Migraine
ConclusionThis study adds to existing evidence that activity trackers can be used to quantify headache burden in real-world settings and aid in understanding symptom management. (Source: Pain and Therapy)
Source: Pain and Therapy - December 7, 2021 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
Abuse-Deterrent Opioids: A Survey of Physician Beliefs, Behaviors, and Psychology
ConclusionsThe primary motivator for prescribing ADFs was preventing diversion by family members, not patient-level abuse concerns. (Source: Pain and Therapy)
Source: Pain and Therapy - December 6, 2021 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
Pain Relief and Safety Outcomes with Cervical 10 kHz Spinal Cord Stimulation: Systematic Literature Review and Meta-analysis
ConclusionFindings suggest 10 kHz SCS is a promising, safe, minimally invasive alternative for managing chronic upper limb and neck pain. (Source: Pain and Therapy)
Source: Pain and Therapy - November 12, 2021 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
Correction to: Analgesic Effects of Navigated Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Patients With Acute Central Poststroke Pain
A correction to this paper has been published: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40122-021-00270-z (Source: Pain and Therapy)
Source: Pain and Therapy - November 12, 2021 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
Evaluation of Interfascial Plane and Pericapsular Nerve Blocks to the Shoulder Joint: A Preliminary Analysis of Shoulder Anterior Capsular Block
ConclusionThis study demonstrates that the SHAC, alone or in combination with other peripheral nerve blocks, is an attractive alternative for shoulder pain management, especially when physiotherapy is required to recover shoulder function. (Source: Pain and Therapy)
Source: Pain and Therapy - October 20, 2021 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
Combining Virtual Reality and Behavioral Health to Promote Pain Resiliency: Analysis of a Novel BioPsychoSocial Modality for Solving Pain in the Workplace
ConclusionsThe Harvard MedTech Vx Therapy appears to be an effective tool in the treatment of pain and the psycho-social issues associated with pain. This translates into a greater degree of pain resiliency and an overall improvement in general wellness and improved workplace functionality. (Source: Pain and Therapy)
Source: Pain and Therapy - October 16, 2021 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
Percutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation Lead Placement Under Deep Sedation and General Anesthesia
ConclusionsThis survey provides initial data on SCS practices among a large cohort of clinicians who utilize SCS. SCS lead placement under deep sedation and general anesthesia appears to be common practice for many physicians who perform implants. This survey should stimulate further research on this topic, given that the current safety guidelines and the rate of physicians reporting the use of deep sedation and general anesthesia for spinal cord stimulator placement remain at odds. (Source: Pain and Therapy)
Source: Pain and Therapy - October 15, 2021 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
Comparison of Ultrasound-Guided Erector Spinae Plane Block and Oblique Subcostal Transverse Abdominis Plane Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Elderly Patients After Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Study
ConclusionsCompared with oblique subcostal TAPB, ESPB more effectively reduced postoperative pain and opioid consumption. Thus, ESPB is suitable for postoperative analgesia in elderly patients who have undergone laparoscopic colorectal surgery.Trial RegistrationChinese Clinical Trial Registry: ChiCTR2000033236. (Source: Pain and Therapy)
Source: Pain and Therapy - October 15, 2021 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
Burden of Migraine in Patients With Preventive Treatment Failure Attending European Headache Specialist Centers: Real-World Evidence From the BECOME Study
ConclusionsThis study provides real-world evidence of the high personal, social, and HRU burden of migraine in Europe and Israel. (Source: Pain and Therapy)
Source: Pain and Therapy - October 13, 2021 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
Gabapentin has Longer-Term Efficacy for the Treatment of Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women: A Systematic Review and Pilot Meta-analysis
ConclusionsOverall, gabapentin could be a potential treatment option for CPP in women. However, as a pilot study, further studies are needed to explore the longer-term benefits and definite safety of this therapy in the future.Registration NumberPROSPERO registration number CRD42021249421. (Source: Pain and Therapy)
Source: Pain and Therapy - October 4, 2021 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
The Impact of Clinical Setting on Evaluating Patients Using the PROMIS-29 Baseline Measures in the COVID Era: A Retrospective Multicenter Quantitative Analysis
ConclusionsThis data set is the first published data describing the influence of environment (remote versus in person) on PROMIS-29 outcome measurements in the chronic pain population. (Source: Pain and Therapy)
Source: Pain and Therapy - October 2, 2021 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research
