A Study Testing Topical Pain-Relieving Herbal Plasters in People Who Are Using Opioids for Their Pain
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The are doing this study to find out whether using topical (on the skin) herbal plasters, Tibetree pain- relieving plasters (PRPs), can be an effective addition to standard opioid therapy for pain management. The researchers will look at whether the Tibetree PRPs are a practical (feasible) and effective way of managing localized pain (pain that is limited to a certain area) in people who are currently taking opioids. Participants in this study will have cancer or have had it in the past.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * English speaking with age ≥ 18 years or older * A diagnosis of cancer with no restrictions placed on type of cancer or stage. Eligibility criteria will not be restricted to MSK confirmed biopsy/diagnosis. Outside institution's testing is sufficient. * Ambulatory (Karnofsky Performance Status of ≥ 60) * Having one of three types of pain (e.g., musculoskeletal pain, bone metastasis pain, and visceral/abdominal pain) and the worst pain area can be covered by one patch of topical herbal plaster * Worst pain score (measured by the 0-10 numeric pain rating scale) 4 or above in the preceding week * Current use of short-term oral opioids (i.e. oxycodone, morphine immediate release, or hydromorphone) for pain management. * Willingness to adhere to and understanding of all study-related procedures, including randomization to one of the two possible study arms * Able to understand informed consent and provide signed informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Patients are un