Chronic Pain
01 Jan 2013
Migraine and Healthy Eyes Research Project
Volunteers are invited to participate in a research study assessing the effects of migraine headaches on visual function (HREC#0932638). The study will involve up to three test sessions, each of which may take up to three hours. During the sessions, the following will be performed:An eye examination to determine whether you are eligible to…
Chronic Pain
01 Jan 2013
Triggers Related to Recurrent Headaches Research Project 2010
MaTCH- Mastery of Triggers to Conquer Headaches is a Monash University research project currently seeking adult participants for research on the behavioural management of triggers related to recurrent headache. MaTCH is a clinical research trial funded by the National Health & Medical Research Council and headed by Professor Paul Martin.
Chronic Pain
01 Jan 2013
Treatment of Insomnia Secondary to Chronic Pain
Several studies have shown that behavioural therapy for chronic pain can be beneficial for chronic pain and that behavioural therapy for insomnia can be beneficial for insomnia. However, seldom do chronic pain patients with insomnia receive a behavioural treatment for insomnia. The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether…
Chronic Pain
01 Jan 2013
Proposal to Evaluate the Efficacy of the InterX 5000 in the Treatment of Chronic Neck and Shoulder Pain
The purpose of the proposed study is to evaluate the efficacy of the InterX 5000 in relieving chronic neck and shoulder pain. This study will focus on the efficacy of treating patients who have functional limitations in activity because of chronic/recurrent neck or shoulder pain. H1: InterX therapy will have…
Chronic Pain
01 Jan 2013
Efficacy Study of Prolotherapy vs Corticosteroid for Tennis Elbow
The purpose of the research is to study the effects of two different injection therapies for the treatment of lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow). Specifically, we will look at which therapy provides better short and long-term relief of pain, which treatment allows better function and less disability, and which treatment gives…
Chronic Pain
01 Jan 2013
Advancement of Psychophysics of Pain Modulation From Lab to Clinic: Constructing Susceptibility Profile for Appearance of Postoperative Neuropathic Pain
Recent advances in the field of pain psychophysics that have enhanced the understanding of pain processing by the nervous system seem to characterise the individual pattern of pain processing, thereby enabling the prediction of a person’s susceptibility to develop chronic pain consequent to surgery. In this project, the researchers propose…
Chronic Pain
01 Jan 2013
Intra-Articular Injection of Botulinum Toxin Type A for Shoulder Pain
The purpose of this study is to determine whether intra-articular botulinum toxin type A is effective in the treatment of chronic joint pain. Official Title Intra-Articular Injection of Botulinum Toxin Type A for the Treatment of Shoulder Pain: A Randomized, Double Blinded, Placebo Controlled Trial. Conditions Arthritis Shoulder…
Chronic Pain
01 Jan 2013
Synvisc Injections for Lumbar Facet Joint Pain
The objective of this investigation is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of viscosupplementation in treating symptomatic lumbar facet joint arthropathy. The intended use of the device (Synvisc) is to alleviate pain and improve function in patients with painful lumbar facet joint arthrosis by intra-articular injection into the involved joint.
Chronic Pain
01 Jan 2013
Effect of Escitalopram vs Reboxetine on Gastro-Intestinal Sensitivity of Patients With Major Depressive Disorder
Patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) commonly have many gastrointestinal complaints. Gastrointestinal pain is classified into 2 categories: visceral and somatic pain. The main aim of this study is to compare somatic and visceral sensitivity between healthy people and pateints with MDD. These two sensitivities will be assessed by the…
