Clinical trials: Patient Positioning
Breast Neoplasms, Radiation
Potential Benefits of Radiotherapy in Prone Position for Breast Cancer Patients: a Planning Study
This study has the purpose to investigate the benefit of treating breast cancer patients in prone position. This treatment is compared to the standard technique in our center (supine position with or without respiratory gating).
- Trial name
- NCT01284153
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Cleft Palate
Comparing the Side-lying Sleep Positioning to Back-lying in Infants With Cleft Palate
The craniofacial abnormalities found in infants and children with cleft palate (CP) lead to increased risk of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).
- Trial name
- SLUMBRS2 (NCT04478201)
- Testing
- back sleep positioning, side sleep positioning
- Where
- 11 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 244 people
- Sponsor
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip, Acetabular Bone Loss
3D-Printed Pelvic Models for Planning Complex Total Hip Arthroplasty
Total hip arthroplasty (THA) in patients with complex acetabular anatomy can be challenging because of abnormal bone structure, deformity, or bone loss.
- Conditions
- Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip, Acetabular Bone Loss, Acetabular Fracture
- Trial name
- NCT07904637
- Testing
- Conventional Imaging-Based Preoperative Planning, CT-Based 3D-Printed Pelvic Model-Assisted Planning
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Pressure Injury, Risk Assessment
Positioning Duration and Pressure Injury Risk
This research aims to investigate the effect of positioning times on the risk of pressure injury in critically ill patients.
- Trial name
- PIP-ICU (NCT07355439)
- Testing
- Position Change - 1 Hour, Position Change - 2 Hours
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- SEMA ŞAHİNER
Central Venous Catheterization, Vascular Access Devices
Anatomical Landmark Method for Paediatric Port Catheter Tip Positioning
This study looks at how to place port catheters safely and accurately in children who need long-term intravenous treatment. For these treatments to work well and to avoid problems such as heart rhythm issues, blood clots, or…
- Conditions
- Central Venous Catheterization, Vascular Access Devices, Pediatric Patients, Monitoring
- Trial name
- NCT07582107
- Testing
- Anatomical Landmark Method, Intracavitary Electrocardiography (IC-ECG)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Anesthesia, Intubation
Effect Of Position On Laryngeal Visualisation With The C-Mac Videolaryngoscope
The aim of this study is to demonstrate the effect of C-Mac videolaryngoscopy with Miller Blade size 0 and 1 on the intubation conditions in children less than 2 years age with a roll inserted under the shoulders.
- Conditions
- Anesthesia, Intubation, Laryngoscopy
- Trial name
- NCT03709979
- Testing
- C-MAC videolaryngoscope
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inonu University
Anesthesia, Intravenous, Hemodynamic Stability
Hemodynamic Effects of Remimazolam vs Propofol During Robot-assisted Gynecologic Surgery
This single-center study at CHA Ilsan Medical Center compares intraoperative hemodynamics between remimazolam- and propofol-based total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) in patients undergoing robot-assisted gynecologic surgery…
- Conditions
- Anesthesia, Intravenous, Hemodynamic Stability, Gynecologic Surgery
- Trial name
- By_HD (NCT07251101)
- Testing
- Remimazolam, Propofol
- Where
- 2 sites in South Korea
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Ilsan Cha hospital
Pneumonia
Lung Ultrasound-Guided Positioning Strategy for the Prevention of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Neonates
This study aims to determine if using lung ultrasound to guide personalized positioning for ventilated newborns is more effective than standard repositioning at preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia.
- Trial name
- LUS-POSforVAP (NCT07254507)
- Testing
- standard positioning management, Lung Ultrasound Guided Localization
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Huiyi Li
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) Patient Positioning in EOS System®
The EOS® imaging system, a new imaging modality which offers low dose, weight bearing and full body X-ray imaging, requires a new standing position where patients put their hands and forearms on the wall vertically for stability.
- Trial name
- NCT02269657
- Testing
- EOS® imaging system
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Prematurity Complications, Neurodevelopment Outcome
Antenatal vs Postnatal Transport Team Positioning in Extremely Preterm Outborn Infants
The extremely preterm outborn births (delivered in maternity units without on-site neonatal intensive care) are associated with lower survival and increased risk of severe neurodevelopmental impairment compared with inborn births…
- Conditions
- Prematurity Complications, Neurodevelopment Outcome, Prematurity
- Trial name
- OutbornTRANSF (NCT07580859)
- Testing
- Usual Care
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 627 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Breast Cancer Patients
Catheter Tip Position and Contrast Distribution Following Paravertebral Catheter Insertion: a CT Study
This retrospective study aims to assess the impact of paravertebral catheter insertion depth on the final anatomical position of the catheter tip.
- Trial name
- NCT07064317
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg
Stress
Swaddy, a Neonatal Positioning Device.
The objective of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effect of positional restraint on the stress level of preterm newborns, resting in the incubator.
- Trial name
- Swaddy (NCT07270055)
- Testing
- Swaddy day 1, 2, 3, Swaddy day 4, 5, 6
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
Intubation, Intratracheal
Ultrasound Evaluation of Endotracheal Tube Depth
Correct positioning of the endotracheal tube (ETT) is crucial to ensure safe ventilation. To date, no test that can verify this right after intubation at the bedside exists.
- Trial name
- NCT01649882
- Testing
- US ETT (ultrasound endotracheal tube)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kai Schoenhage
Malaria, Falciparum, Plasmodium Falciparum
Pilot Study to Estimate the Burden and Distribution of Plasmodium Falciparum Malaria in Kalifabougou, Mali in Preparation for a Prospective Cohort Study of Naturally-Acquired Malaria Immunity
Plasmodium falciparum malaria remains a global public health threat. Leading malaria vaccine candidates confer only partial short-lived protection at best.
- Trial name
- NCT01160562
- Where
- Mali
- Volunteers
- 1,719 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Effect of Patient Rotation on Pleurodesis Success and Patient Comfort, Malignant Pleural Effusion
Impact of Patient Position on Chemical Pleurodesis by Chest Ultrasound
chemical pleurodesis using doxycycline is an acceptable and commonly employed palliation for malignant pleural effusion. Rotation of patient during pleurodesis using the powder from doxycycline capsule is still practiced in some…
- Conditions
- Effect of Patient Rotation on Pleurodesis Success and Patient Comfort, Malignant Pleural Effusion, Pleurodesis
- Trial name
- NCT07147270
- Testing
- side to side and front to back rotation 30 minutes each
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Distal Radius Fracture
Analysis of Implant Placement in Patients With Distal Radius Fractures in Western Brittany (REDIRA)
The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of design on plate position at the level of the distal radius. Six anterior wrist plates design were analyzed relative to the watershed line using the Soong classification.
- Trial name
- REDIRA (NCT06011122)
- Testing
- Distal radius fracture ORIF with a specific volar plate
- Where
- 5 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 2,723 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Brest
Pectus Excavatum
The Effect of Patient Position on the External Haller Index Value Among Patients With Pectus Excavatum
Pectus excavatum is the most common anterior chest wall deformity, affecting up to 1:400 of newborns. The current gold standard to quantify the extent of deformity is by calculating the Haller Index based on a Computed Tomography…
- Trial name
- POSITION (NCT04046835)
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zuyderland Medisch Centrum
Pulmonary Function
Pulmonary Function During Prone and Supine Positioning in NICU Infants Requiring Assisted Ventilation
This study seeks to determine in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) patients specific improvements in pulmonary function which may occur when an infant is ventilated in the prone as compared to the supine position.
- Trial name
- NCT00749762
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Edema, Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Validation of a New Method of Limb Volumetry
Volumetry is essential for the diagnosis and follow-up of patients with limb edema. The objective of this project is the validation of real-time reconstruction and calculation of limb volume using a 3D laser scanner.
- Conditions
- Edema, Chronic Venous Insufficiency, Lymphedema
- Trial name
- NCT01574911
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Patient Specific Instruments Versus Standard Surgical Instruments
Comparison of Glenoid Component Position Using Patient Specific Instruments Versus Standard Surgical Instruments: A Randomized Prospective Clinical Trial
- Trial name
- TIOSO-GPS (NCT01430468)
- Testing
- Glenoid Positioning System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic