Clinical trials: Anatomical Pathological Condition
Colorectal Cancer
Real-Time Characterizations of Diminutive Colorectal Polyps Using Narrow Band Imaging
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer related death in the United States. Colonoscopy is the most commonly performed screening procedure and diminutive polyps (<5mm) are the most commonly found polyps during…
- Trial name
- NCT02441998
- Testing
- Education intervention: Training in Narrow Band Imaging
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Inguinal Hernia
Erector Spinae Versus Ilioinguinal/ Ilio-hypogastric Block in Children Undergoing Inguinal Surgeries
Investigators aim to compare the efficacy of US-guided II/IH nerve block versus US-guided ES block for pediatric unilateral inguinal hernia repair with respect to postoperative analgesia
- Trial name
- NCT03640598
- Testing
- Ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric nerve blocks, Erector spinae nerve block
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Mansoura University
Nephrolithiasis, Staghorn Calculus
Impact of Tranexamic Acid Use in Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
This study is a double blinded randomized controlled trial evaluating the impact of tranexamic acid use on the transfusion rate in patients with complex kidney stones undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy.
- Trial name
- NCT02966236
- Testing
- Tranexamic Acid
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 192 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Gingivitis, Plaque
Effectiveness of the GumChucks® Flossing System Compared to String Floss for Interdental Plaque Removal in Children
This study evaluates the interdental plaque removal efficacy, flossing speed, and reduction in gingival inflammation of a new flossing system (GumChucks®) compared to string floss, and to assess preference between the two…
- Trial name
- NCT04057430
- Testing
- GumChucks, String floss
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Oesophageal Atresia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Management and Outcomes of Congenital Anomalies in Low-, Middle- and High-Income Countries
This study is a multi-centre, international, prospective cohort study of congenital anomalies to compare outcomes between LMICs and high-income countries (HICs) globally.
- Conditions
- Oesophageal Atresia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Intestinal Atresia, Gastroschisis
- Trial name
- NCT03666767
- Testing
- Comparisons will be made between LMICs and HICs
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 3,850 people
- Sponsor
- King's College London
Stenosis, Herniated Nucleus Pulposus
Impact of Local Steroid Application in Extreme Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Neural injury is a well-known complication following extreme lateral lumbar interbody fusion (XLIF). It has been found that up to 9.4% of patients will have either temporary or persistent neurologic deficit.
- Conditions
- Stenosis, Herniated Nucleus Pulposus, Degenerative Disc Disease, Spondylosis
- Trial name
- NCT03327272
- Testing
- Methylprednisolone, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Leg Length Discrepancy, Leg Length Difference
Can we Promote Bone Lengthening With Vibration Therapy?
This research will assess whether vibration therapy can increase bone-growth in length of the shorter leg in children aged 6-12 years with pre-existing leg length difference (LLD) which is being treated with a heel-raise or…
- Trial name
- NCT03666975
- Testing
- LIV 30 Hz
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Renal Calculi
Energy Ramping Versus Fixed Dose ESWL
This clinical trial compares two techniques of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) - energy ramping versus fixed dose - in adult patients with renal stones.
- Trial name
- NCT07334236
- Testing
- Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- mohammed Abdelhafez
Analgesia
Pediatric Postoperative Analgesia Herniorrhaphy Study
This is a Phase 2 study in pediatric subjects undergoing inguinal herniorrhaphy.
- Trial name
- NCT03922048
- Testing
- HTX-011, Bupivacaine HCl, Luer Lock Applicator
- Sponsor
- Heron Therapeutics
Vesicovaginal Fistula, Delivery of Healthcare
Access to Healthcare, Patient Comprehension and Future Plans of Women Undergoing Surgery for a Vesicovaginal Fistula in Niamey, Niger
Evaluate access to healthcare, comprehension of pre-operative counseling and post-operative goals of women treated for vesicovaginal fistula in Niger through use of a questionnaire.
- Trial name
- NCT00911014
- Testing
- Questionnaire
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ascher-Walsh, Charles, M.D.
Hernia, Umbilical
Robotic Utility for Surgical Treatment of Umbilical Hernias
The purpose of this study is the measurement of the evolution of the operation time during the start-up phase of robotic assisted surgery for the treatment of incisional hernia's of 40 patients treated in Maria Middelares in…
- Trial name
- Robust_2 (NCT02975414)
- Testing
- rTARUP technique
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Filip Muysoms
CSF Leak, Fistula
Value of Radionuclide Cisternography
Radionuclide cisternography (RC) is a nuclear medicine examination based on intrathecal injection of [111In]diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid ([111In]DTPA).
- Trial name
- VERTICAL (NCT02876614)
- Volunteers
- 113 people
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Splenomegaly
Estimation of Spleen by Residents With VScan
In internal medicine, assessment of spleen size on physical examination is an extremely important part of the overall evaluation of patients with many illnesses.
- Trial name
- NCT01907932
- Testing
- VScan Ultrasound (GE Healthcare, USA)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Fistula; Sigmoid
Endoscopic Management Of Controlled Colo-cutaneous Fistula As A Complication of Acute Sigmoid Diverticulitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Diverticular disease is a common condition in western countries with relatively uncommon complications[1]. Fistulae complicating diverticulitis are the result of a localized perforation into adjacent viscera, and occur in 4-23%…
- Trial name
- NCT05834985
- Testing
- endoscopic management of fistula due to sigmoid diverticulitis by clip or endostitches
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Zagazig University
Indirect Inguinal Hernia, Undescended Testis
INVESTIGATION OF THE GENETIC ETIOLOGY OF HERNIA SAC DEVELOPMENT IN MALE CHILDREN WITH UNDESCENDED TESTIS AND INGUINAL HERNIA
The aim of the project is to elucidate the genetic etiology underlying the development of the processus vaginalis (PV) in male children with indirect inguinal hernia (IIH) and undescended testis (UT), through the investigation of…
- Trial name
- NCT07586332
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 3 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Trakya University
Common Bile Duct Calculi
Failed Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) Stone Extraction: Surgical Interference
Assessment of the differences in stone size and the largest CBD diameter before and after stenting in one or two sessions. Stone clearance and complications were also determined with the ERCP, and factors associated with complete…
- Trial name
- NCT05746832
- Testing
- Endoscopic stenting Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 3 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Hernia
The Development of Incisional Hernia in Relation to Specimen Extraction Site After Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgeries
This is a retrospec/ve cohort study of colon cancer patients who underwent laparoscopic colorectal surgeries at Prince Sultan Military Medical City (PSMMC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Trial name
- NCT05458310
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences
Pulmonary Hypertension of Newborn, Diaphragm Defect
Effect of a Parenteral Emulsion With Omega3 on Neonates With PPHN and CDH
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of a parenteral emulsion containing n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA) in fish oil on clinical outcomes, markers of inflammation and oxidative stress, and pain…
- Trial name
- CDH-PPHN-N3 (NCT04031508)
- Testing
- lipid injectable emulsion with Fish oil
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Coordinación de Investigación en Salud, Mexico
Bladder Carcinoma, Hernia
PUBMIC (Prophylactic Use of Biologic Mesh in Ileal Conduit)
This randomized phase III trial studies how well biologic mesh works in preventing parastomal hernia in patients with bladder cancer who are undergoing radical cystectomy, or removal of the bladder, and ileal conduit diversion.
- Trial name
- NCT02439060
- Testing
- Acellular Cadaveric Dermal Matrix
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 156 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1, PH1
Phase I Exploratory Study of YOLT-203 in Patients With Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1 (PH1)
This is a single-arm, open-label, single-dose dose-escalation study. It aims to evaluate the safety and tolerability of YOLT-203 in Chinese patients with Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1 (PH1), and to preliminarily assess the effect…
- Trial name
- NCT07776626
- Testing
- YOLT-203
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- YolTech Therapeutics Co., Ltd