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A Collaborative Intervention for Improving Cancer Pain Management in Rural and Hispanic Cancer Survivors (ASCENT)
Scottsdale/Phoenix, AZ; Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to test a validated collaborative care model-based intervention aimed at improving pain control among rural dwelling and Hispanic cancer survivors by promoting multimodal pain care (MMPC) to reduce inappropriate opioid use and by addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) that impede patients’ access to appropriate care.
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Reishi Mushroom for Fatigue And/or Arthralgias for Patients With Breast Cancer on Aromatase Inhibitors
Rochester, MN; Albert Lea, MN; Mankato, MN
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of Reishi mushroom extracts on aromatase-inhibitor toxicities, specifically fatigue, and arthralgias, compared to placebo. Other aims include examining the side effects of Reishi mushroom extracts and its impact on quality of life and mood, as compared to placebo.
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Myeloproliferative Neoplasm Pain Management and Patient Habit Survey
Scottsdale/Phoenix, AZ
This study aims to evaluate the complexities of Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) pain and review current treatment strategies through an online survey of MPN patients. The results of this preliminary investigation will provide the groundwork for future prospective studies addressing the MPN symptom burden.
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Topical Cryotherapy in Reducing Pain in Patients With Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy or Paclitaxel Induced Acute Pain Syndrome
Rochester, MN; Jacksonville, FL
This randomized pilot clinical trial studies topical cryotherapy (a procedure in which an extremely cold liquid is used to freeze and destroy abnormal tissue) in reducing pain in patients with chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy or paclitaxel induced acute pain syndrome. Peripheral neuropathy is a nerve problem that causes pain, numbness, tingling, swelling, or muscle weakness in different parts of the body. Paclitaxel produces a disabling syndrome of acute aches and pains. Topical cryotherapy may help relieve pain from peripheral neuropathy or acute pain syndrome caused by chemotherapy.
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Thoracotomy Versus Thoracoscopic Management of Pulmonary Metastases in Patients With Osteosarcoma
Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to determine if open surgical resection is superior to thoracoscopic resection for thoracic event-free survival (tEFS) in patients with resectable oligometastatic pulmonary osteosarcoma.
Furthermore, to determine if open surgical resection is superior to thoracoscopy for event free survival (EFS), for overall survival (OS), and if thoracoscopy is superior to open surgical resection for postoperative pain interference in patients with resectable oligometastatic pulmonary osteosarcoma.
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A Study to Evaluate Prevention of Paclitaxel-Associated Neuropathy with Fingolimod
Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to determine if the use of Gilenya® can reduce neuropathy caused by paclitaxel.