Opioid Sparing Potential of Light-Induced Analgesia
| Status: | Not yet recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Chronic Pain |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Musculoskeletal |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 3/28/2019 |
| Start Date: | April 1, 2019 |
| End Date: | April 14, 2020 |
| Contact: | Amanda Nelli, MD |
| Email: | amanda.nelli@duke.edu |
| Phone: | 919-681-4988 |
Opioid Sparing Potential of Light-Induced Analgesia: a Pilot Trial of a Novel, Non-Pharmacological Treatment for Pain
This is a pilot trial testing the potential opioid-sparing analgesic effect of a novel
non-pharmacological treatment using visualized light spectrums. Preclinical findings have
shown such treatments to alter pain perception.
non-pharmacological treatment using visualized light spectrums. Preclinical findings have
shown such treatments to alter pain perception.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Scheduled for thoracic surgery for which post-operative opioid PCA is anticipated
(Acute Pain group) OR currently treated with opioid therapy for fibromyalgia (Chronic
Pain group)
- 18 years of age and older
- Able to wear study eyeglasses for at least 4 hours per day
- Agree to participate and provide written informed consent and HIPAA authorization
Exclusion Criteria:
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