Phoenix Thera-Lase for Treating Chronic Pain in Patients Taking Opioid on a PRN Basis (NCT02964000) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Phoenix Thera-Lase for Treating Chronic Pain in Patients Taking Opioid on a PRN Basis
United States75 participantsStarted 2016-11
Plain-language summary
Hypothesis: Use of high level vs low level cold laser treatments will reduce chronic pain and the need for PRN opioid-containing analgesic medications.
Secondary Hypothesis: High level (vs low level) laser treatments will increase the patients level of physical activity and quality of sleep.
Who can participate
Age range
25 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Male or female patients
* 25-65 years of age
* taking oral opiate-containing analgesic medication on a PRN
* patient with chronic pain related to an accident, injury or major surgery occurring within the past three years
* Patients with a potentially treatable pain condition
* Patient wiling to complete a daily diary for recording their pain score, activity level, quality of sleep and all pain-related medications for the three-week study period
Exclusion Criteria:
* Use of any opioid-containing pain medications for more than three years
* History of alcohol or drug abuse, or drug-seeking behavior
* Previous treatment for drug abuse in detox center or hospital
* Current psychiatric condition which require centrally- active medications
* Current excessive use of alcohol
* Any unstable medical conditions (e.g. coronary artery disease, hepato-renal or pulmonary disease)
* Patients not capable of consenting for themselves
* Pregnant women
* Women of child bearing potential not using acceptable birth control methods.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.