Clinical trials: Abdominal Hernia
Sepsis, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Inflammatory Cytokine Quantification in Infants
This study proposes to quantify inflammatory cytokine profiles in three neonatal disease states, namely, neonatal sepsis, infants with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia defect, and infants suffering cardiopulmonary failure…
- Conditions
- Sepsis, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Neonatal Cardiopulmonary Failure
- Trial name
- NCT01155830
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Pain, Postoperative, Hernia, Inguinal
Surgical Pain After Inguinal Hernia Repair (SPAIHR)
The purpose of this study is to test whether pregabalin added to the standard of care with dosing starting preoperatively and continuing for 1 week post surgery will decrease the intensity of acute post-operative pain following…
- Trial name
- NCT00551135
- Testing
- Pregabalin
- Where
- 42 sites in United States, Australia and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 425 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer's Upjohn has merged with Mylan to form Viatris Inc.
Hernia, Diaphragmatic, Hypertension, Pulmonary
Chronic Sildenafil for Severe Diaphragmatic Hernia
The purpose of this study is to test if sildenafil is effective in the treatment of infants with severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia (determined by the presence of prolonged pulmonary hypertension or prolonged oxygen…
- Conditions
- Hernia, Diaphragmatic, Hypertension, Pulmonary, Hypoplasia, Pulmonary
- Trial name
- NCT00133679
- Testing
- sildenafil
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Delayed Cord Clamping for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a congenital anomaly associated with a high risk of mortality and need for life-saving interventions such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), nitric oxide, and vasopressor…
- Trial name
- DING (NCT03314233)
- Testing
- DING
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Inguinal Hernia
Effectiveness of Topical Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Inguinal Hernia Repair
Aim of this study is to measure the effectiveness of topical gentamicin to prevent post-operative infection in inguinal tension-free hernia repair operation.Secondary aim is, if it is effective as a prophylactic agent, to compare…
- Trial name
- NCT01273818
- Testing
- Gentamicin and cefazolin, Cefazolin, Gentamicin
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 276 people
- Sponsor
- Diskapi Teaching and Research Hospital
Gastroschisis
Direct Peritoneal Resuscitation in Gastroschisis
This is a prospective, double-arm study designed to evaluate the tolerability of direct peritoneal resuscitation (DPR) in neonates with gastroschisis.
- Trial name
- NCT03205553
- Testing
- SoC Staged Silo Closure, Peritoneal Dialysis Solution/Dextrose 1.5%
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn
Milrinone in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) usually have pulmonary hypoplasia and persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) leading to hypoxemic respiratory failure (HRF).
- Conditions
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn, Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure, Pulmonary Hypoplasia
- Trial name
- NCT02951130
- Testing
- Milrinone
- Where
- 19 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- NICHD Neonatal Research Network
Gastroschisis
Evaluation of Glycerin Suppositories to Improve Bowel Function in Gastroschisis
Gastroschisis is a congenital defect of the abdominal wall that leads to evisceration of various amounts of the abdominal organs.
- Trial name
- NCT03355326
- Testing
- Glycerin Suppository
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Hydrocele, Inguinal Hernia
Study of Transverse Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block in Children Undergoing Hydrocelectomy and/or Hernia Repair Surgery
Study measures the difference in pain after hernia \&/or hydrocele repair based on site of local anesthesia injection.
- Trial name
- TAP (NCT01698268)
- Testing
- TAP block, Local Infiltration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Kaveh Aslani, MD
Umbilical Hernia
Caudal Versus Rectus Sheath Study
The literature has clearly demonstrated that the effective treatment of postoperative pain in infants and children is challenging.
- Trial name
- NCT01394523
- Testing
- Bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
Umbilical Hernia
Minimally Invasive Closure of Umbilical Hernias
The purpose of the study is to test the use of "Deflux" injections in a minimally invasive closure of umbilical (belly button) hernias in infants between birth and five years.
- Trial name
- MIC (NCT00706329)
- Testing
- Deflux
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- South Shore Hospital
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Airway Inflammation in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Patients
We propose to examine Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) patients for evidence of airway inflammation as a first step to characterize the reported bronchodilator responsiveness.
- Trial name
- NCT02453750
- Testing
- Hypersaline, Bronchodilator Response
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Inguinal Hernia, Inguinal Hernia, Indirect
Laryngeal Mask Airway in Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
This prospective randomized study will evaluate the effectiveness of laryngeal mask airway (LMA) versus endotracheal intubation (ETT) for patients undergoing laparoscopic inguinal hernia at CMH.
- Conditions
- Inguinal Hernia, Inguinal Hernia, Indirect, Inguinal Hernia Bilateral, Inguinal Hernia Unilateral
- Trial name
- NCT06023394
- Testing
- Laryngeal Mask Airway, Endotracheal Tube Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Inguinal Hernia
A Multi-site Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Regional and General Anesthesia for Effects on Neurodevelopmental Outcome and Apnea in Infants
The primary purpose of the GAS study is to determine whether different types of anesthesia (Regional versus General) given to 720 infants undergoing inguinal hernia repair results in equivalent neurodevelopmental outcomes.
- Trial name
- GAS (NCT00756600)
- Testing
- Regional Anesthesia, General Anesthesia
- Where
- 30 sites in United States, Australia and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 643 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Inguinal Hernia
Comparing Non-fixation of Mesh to Mesh Fixation in Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
The purpose of the study is 1. To compare the recurrence rate of the laparoscopic total extra peritoneal inguinal hernia repair without fixation of the mesh to mesh fixation under spinal anesthesia 2.
- Trial name
- NCT01117337
- Testing
- Mesh Fixation
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- Moulana Hospital
Gastroschisis
Evaluating the Use of a Silastic Spring-Loaded Silo for Infants With Gastroschisis
This study seeks to evaluate whether the routine, primary use of the spring-loaded silo (SLS) to treat infants with gastroschisis will result in improved outcomes, faster recovery times and fewer post-surgical complications than…
- Trial name
- NCT00539292
- Testing
- Primary placement of a spring-loaded silo, Primary Closure
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Inguinal Hernia
Awake Caudal Catheter vs General Anesthesia
It is well established that preterm inguinal hernias discovered in the NICU pose a significant surgical risk due to the associated co-morbid conditions that accompany these patients.
- Trial name
- NCT05919732
- Testing
- Bupivacaine, Dexmedetomidine, Caffeine, Tylenol, Propofol, rocuronium, caffeine, Tylenol, bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Nemours Children's Clinic
Total Parenteral Nutrition-induced Cholestasis, Cholestasis
Compassionate Use of Omegaven in Children
This is a single-assignment study to evaluate whether Omegaven (IV fish oil) is effective at treating liver disease in children on long-term IV nutrition.
- Conditions
- Total Parenteral Nutrition-induced Cholestasis, Cholestasis, Short Bowel Syndrome, Gastroschisis
- Trial name
- NCT02370251
- Testing
- Omegaven
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Gastroschisis
Probiotics in Infants With Gastroschisis
Infants born with gastroschisis usually require surgery shortly after birth. After surgery the intestine is often unable to digest human milk or formula for weeks or months.
- Trial name
- NCT01316510
- Testing
- Bifidobacteria infantis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Umbilical Hernia
Analgesic Efficacy After Umbilical Hernia Repair in Children
Umbilical hernia repair is a common painful outpatient procedure performed in children. Often analgesia for this procedure is provided by using local infiltration of the surgical site by the surgeons and perioperative opioids and…
- Trial name
- NCT00578136
- Testing
- Bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia