Herbal plasters for pain relief while using opioids
Part of Cancer, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests a topical herbal plaster to see if it can help reduce pain in people with cancer who are already taking opioids. The plaster is placed on the most painful area and may allow you to use less opioid medication.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and speak English.
- You have been diagnosed with cancer (any type or stage).
- You have musculoskeletal pain, bone metastasis pain, or visceral/abdominal pain that can be covered by one plaster.
- Your worst pain in the last week was at least a 4 on a 0-10 scale.
- You currently take short-term oral opioids (like oxycodone, morphine immediate release, or hydromorphone) for pain.
- You are willing to possibly reduce your opioid use if your pain gets better.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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