Clinical trials: Perforation
Appendicitis, Perforated Appendicitis
Optimal Care of Complicated Appendicitis
When the appendix becomes infected and inflamed, it is called appendicitis. Sometimes, if the infection and inflammation get worse, the appendix can die or burst, leading to a larger infection or even pus pockets around the…
- Conditions
- Appendicitis, Perforated Appendicitis, Ruptured Appendicitis, Complicated Appendicitis
- Trial name
- NCT03159754
- Testing
- Early Appendectomy, Interval Appendectomy, Antibiotics
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Vitreoretinopathy, Coats' Disease
DEXTENZA in Pediatric Patients Following Retinal Surgery or Laser Treatment Under Anesthesia
The Tender Study is a prospective, open-label, single-center, randomized, investigator-initiated clinical study seeks to investigate the safety and efficacy of the DEXTENZA insert in pediatric patients following retinal surgery…
- Conditions
- Vitreoretinopathy, Coats' Disease, Exudative Retinopathy, Lattice Degeneration
- Trial name
- NCT05620901
- Testing
- Dextenza 0.4Mg Ophthalmic Insert, Pred Forte
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lejla Vajzovic, MD, FASRS
Macular Hole, Retinal Detachment
Effect of Topical Aqueous Suppressants on Intraocular Gas Duration Following Pars Plana Vitrectomy
The purpose of this study is to see if glaucoma eye drops (dorzolamide-timolol) have any effect on the duration of an intraocular gas bubble following pars plana vitrectomy.
- Trial name
- NCT01257698
- Testing
- Dorzolamide 2%-timolol 0.5% topical eyedrops
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Mid Atlantic Retina
Perforated Appendicitis
Intravenous Versus Intravenous/Oral Antibiotics for Perforated Appendicitis
The objective of this study is to scientifically evaluate two different management strategies for perforated appendicitis. The hypothesis is that early discharge with oral antibiotic therapy may result in a dramatic decrease in…
- Trial name
- NCT00462020
- Testing
- 5 days of IV antibiotics (ceftriaxone and metronidazole), Home with oral antibiotics when eating (ampicillin/clavulanic acid)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Intrauterine Devices
Study on Medical Records of Women Using an Intrauterine Device (IUD) to Analyze the Risks That the IUD Will be Expelled or Perforates the Womb in Relation to Breastfeeding, the Point in Time When the IUD Was Inserted After Childbirth and in Relation to Different Types of IUDs
Study to analyze electronic medical records of women using an intrauterine device (IUD). The study was required by the FDA for the marketed IUD Mirena (US Post-marketing requirement; short name of study: APEX IUD).
- Trial name
- APEX IUD (NCT03754556)
- Testing
- Intrauterine device
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 326,658 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bayer
Enterocolitis, Necrotizing, Bacteremia
Antibiotic "Dysbiosis" in Preterm Infants
Prolonged antibiotic use in preterm neonates has significant consequences on the developing intestinal microbiome, metabolome and host response, predisposing the neonate to various major morbidities, including necrotizing…
- Conditions
- Enterocolitis, Necrotizing, Bacteremia, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Intraventricular Hemorrhage
- Trial name
- NCT02784821
- Testing
- Antibiotic, Gastric fluid, Breast milk
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Acute, Perforated Appendicitis
Dilute Povidone-iodine Irrigation vs No Irrigation for Children With Acute, Perforated Appendicitis
The goal of this study is to compare the efficacy of PVI irrigation to no irrigation for decreasing postoperative intra-abdominal abscesses in children with perforated appendicitis.
- Trial name
- NCT02664220
- Testing
- Povidone-iodine irrigation, No irrigation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Appendicitis, Appendicitis; Perforation
Probiotics and Antibiotic Associated Diarrhea in Pediatric Complicated Appendicitis
To determine the effectiveness of the use of probiotics in patients with a diagnosis of complicated appendicitis on antibiotic associated diarrhea (AAD).
- Trial name
- NCT04529980
- Testing
- Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) Probiotic
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Health
Perforated Appendicitis, Postoperative Infection
Two Different Antibiotics Versus One Antibiotic for Pediatric Perforated Appendicitis
After appendix has been removed for perforated appendicitis, patients will receive postoperative antibiotics. In the last 5 years, the literature has transitioned from a 3 -drug therapy to 2-drug therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT03289351
- Testing
- Piperacillin, Tazobactam Drug Combination
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 162 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Phoenix Children's Hospital
Hemostasis, Perforation Colon
MANTIS Endoscopic Clipping Study
This study is intended to document procedural and clinical effectiveness in consecutive cases in which at least one MANTIS clip is selected, pertaining to use of a new endoscopic clipping device MANTIS™ including but not limited…
- Conditions
- Hemostasis, Perforation Colon, Feeding Tube Complication, Endoscopy
- Trial name
- NCT05653843
- Testing
- Endoscopic clip placement in the gastrointestinal tract.
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, Canada and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Scientific Corporation
Complicated Appendicitis, Perforated Appendicitis
Antibiotic Duration in Post-appendectomy Abscess
This is a randomized study of patients 2-17 years old who are diagnosed with perforated appendicitis and develop an abscess after laparoscopy that is subsequently drained.
- Trial name
- NCT03795194
- Testing
- ampicillin/clavulanate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Phoenix Children's Hospital
Tympanic Membrane Perforation
Tympanoseal (Tympanic Membrane Device) Clinical Study
The purpose of this investigational study is to assess the ability of Tympanoseal (sodium/calcium alginate), an investigational device, to act as a scaffold during healing of the tympanic membrane.
- Trial name
- NCT02918942
- Testing
- Tympanoseal
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Grace Medical, Inc.
Perforated Appendicitis
The Impact of IV Acetaminophen on Pain After Appendectomy for Perforated Appendicitis
The objective of this study is to evaluate two standard post-operative pain regimens routinely used after laparoscopic appendectomy for perforated appendicitis.
- Trial name
- NCT02881996
- Testing
- IV tylenol, No IV tylenol, Ketorolac
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Infant, Newborn, Infant, Low Birth Weight
Laparotomy vs. Drainage for Infants With Necrotizing Enterocolitis
This study will compare the effectiveness of two surgical procedures -laparotomy versus drainage - commonly used to treat necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) or isolated intestinal perforations (IP) in extremely low birth weight…
- Conditions
- Infant, Newborn, Infant, Low Birth Weight, Infant, Small for Gestational Age, Infant, Premature
- Trial name
- NEST (NCT01029353)
- Testing
- Laparotomy, Drainage
- Where
- 22 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 529 people
- Sponsor
- NICHD Neonatal Research Network
Perforated Appendicitis
Role of Intravenous Versus Home Oral Antibiotics in Perforated Appendicitis
To compare the effect of a single-agent home intravenous (IV) versus oral antibiotic therapy on complication rates and resource utilization following appendectomy for perforated appendicitis
- Trial name
- NCT02724410
- Testing
- home intravenous ertapenem, home oral amoxicillin-clavulanate, peripheral inserted central Catheter
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Abscess, Intra-Abdominal, Abdominal Abscess
A Safety and Tolerability Study of Doripenem Compared With Meropenem in Children Hospitalized With Complicated Intra-abdominal Infections
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of doripenem compared with meropenem in children hospitalized with complicated intra-abdominal infections.
- Conditions
- Abscess, Intra-Abdominal, Abdominal Abscess, Abdomen, Acute, Abdominal Pain
- Trial name
- NCT01110382
- Testing
- Doripenem, Meropenem, Amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium
- Where
- 19 sites in United States, Argentina and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Janssen Research & Development, LLC
Prematurity, Intestine Perforation
Early Supplementation of Enteral Microlipid With and Without Fish Oil in Premature Infants With Enterostomies
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and spontaneous intestinal perforation (SIP) are common devastating gastrointestinal diseases in premature infants.
- Conditions
- Prematurity, Intestine Perforation, Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC), Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS)
- Trial name
- EMLFO-2 (NCT01674478)
- Testing
- Microlipid with fish oil, Microlipid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University
Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Surgery
Early Treatment Versus Delayed Conservative Treatment of the Patent Ductus Arteriosus
The primary goal of the trial is to compare two different Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) treatment approaches: 1) an "early treatment" approach or 2) a "conservative" approach.
- Conditions
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Surgery, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Intestinal Perforation
- Trial name
- PDA:TOLERATE (NCT01958320)
- Testing
- pharmacologic treatment of the PDA, no pharmacologic treatment of the PDA, NSAID
- Where
- 18 sites in United States, Sweden and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 202 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco