Pain

Why do people join clinical trials?

People join clinical trials for many different reasons. Some join a trial because they have tried other therapies that have not worked for them and are looking for new treatment options. Others join because there is not an effective treatment for their health issue. By being part of a clinical trial, participants may find out [...]

Fibromyalgia pain is real

This site is looking for volunteers to participate in an investigational research study to evaluate an investigational medication. Participation in this trial is completely voluntary. You will be given, at no cost to you, examinations and investigational medication to evaluate your pain over a 12-week period. If you have any questions regarding these studies, please [...]

Having osteoarthritis of the knee often means dealing with chronic pain, joint stiffness and inflammation.

Many individuals with osteoarthritis of the knee take a pain reliever regularly to help them make it through the tasks of everyday life. There are many different types of pain relievers used to treat the symptoms of osteoarthritis and some people have trouble finding the right pain reliever for their osteoarthritis knee pain. If you [...]