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Analgesic Therapy
Analgesic therapy refers to a class of treatments designed to reduce or eliminate pain through various pharmacological mechanisms.
Analgesic therapy refers to a class of treatments designed to reduce or eliminate pain through various pharmacological mechanisms. Used for Pain management (general/unspecified).
At a glance
| Generic name | Analgesic Therapy |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | University of Padova, School of Dental Medicine |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Pain Management |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Mechanism of action
Analgesic therapy encompasses multiple drug classes and mechanisms, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that inhibit cyclooxygenase enzymes, opioids that bind to opioid receptors in the central nervous system, and other agents that modulate pain signaling. The specific mechanism depends on the particular analgesic agent used and its molecular target.
Approved indications
- Pain management (general/unspecified)
Common side effects
Key clinical trials
- Induction of Labor by Cervical Ripening and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) (NA)
- Analgesic Efficacy and Safety of Topical VMD-3866 Gel in Management of Pain Induced by Chemotherapy (CIPN) (PHASE2)
- Serratus Plane Block (SPB) Versus Capsaïcine Versus Botox-A for Chronic Neuropathic Pain in Post-mastectomy Syndrome (PHASE2)
- Management of Pain in Lumbar Arthrodesis (PHASE4)
- Prospective Evaluation of Intrathecal Targeted Drug Delivery for Cancer Associated Pain
- Comparing Clinical Outcomes of the One-step Cartilage Transplantation in Cartilage Defects of the Knee With Conservative Treatment (PHASE3)
- HIFU Versus Myomectomy for the Treatment of Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids (NA)
- The Analgesic Efficacy and Safety of Venlafaxine for Prevention of Postherpetic Neuralgia in Patients With Acute Herpes Zoster (NA)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
Competitive intelligence
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- Analgesic Therapy CI brief — competitive landscape report
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- University of Padova, School of Dental Medicine portfolio CI