Clinical trials: Surgery, Thoracic
Abdominal Surgery, Thoracic Surgery
Parent/Nurse Controlled Analgesia in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
The aim of this study is to examine the safety and effectiveness of 2 morphine delivery systems for post-surgical neonates. The investigators hypothesize that this study will be feasible to conduct, and that neonates receiving…
- Trial name
- PNCA (NCT01823497)
- Testing
- Morphine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Heart Failure
Clinical Evaluation of HW005 Ventricular Assist System for the Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure in Japan
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the HW005 System in patients listed for cardiac transplantation with refractory, advanced heart failure at risk of death.
- Trial name
- HW005 (NCT02091440)
- Testing
- Implant of the HW005 Ventricular Assist System.
- Where
- 5 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Bypass, Myocardial Ischemia
Glutamate for Metabolic Intervention in Coronary Surgery
The main purpose of this study is to determine whether intravenous glutamate infusion given in association with surgery for unstable coronary artery disease can protect the heart from myocardial injury, postoperative heart…
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Bypass, Myocardial Ischemia, Myocardial Infarction, Coronary Artery Disease
- Trial name
- GLUTAMICS (NCT00489827)
- Testing
- Intravenous infusion of saline, Intravenous glutamate infusion
- Where
- 3 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 865 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Linkoeping
Pulmonary Embolism, Thoracic Surgery
Chemoprophylaxis Plus Early Ambulation
Pulmonary embolism (PE) can be a devastating postoperative complication and the leading cause of mortality after thoracic surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT03862755
- Testing
- Chemoprophylaxis with Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 581 people
- Sponsor
- Shen Lei
Pediatric Procedures, Adult Hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) Procedures
A Prospective, Single-Arm Multi-Center Study of the HARMONIC® 1100 Shears in Select Devices
This prospective, single-arm, multi-center study will collect clinical data in a post-market setting for the pediatric population (general surgical procedures) and adult population (general, gynecological, urological, and…
- Conditions
- Pediatric Procedures, Adult Hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) Procedures, Adult Lower Gastrointestinal Procedures, Adult Gastric Procedures
- Trial name
- NCT05039021
- Testing
- HARMONIC 1100 Shears
- Where
- 7 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 265 people
- Sponsor
- Ethicon Endo-Surgery
Vitamin D Deficiency, Thoracic Surgery
Prevention of Vitamin D Deficiency Following Pediatric CHD Surgery: a Phase II Dose Evaluation Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Usual Care With a High Dose Pre-operative Supplementation Regimen Based on the Institute of Medicine Daily Upper Tolerable Intake Level
Our research group has shown that almost all children with congenital heart disease (CHD) are vitamin D deficient following heart surgery.
- Conditions
- Vitamin D Deficiency, Thoracic Surgery, Pediatric Disorders, Heart Defects, Congenital
- Trial name
- HICCUPS 2 (NCT01838447)
- Testing
- Cholecalciferol
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Hemorrhage, Soft Tissue Bleeding
The Paediatric EVICEL® Soft Tissue and Parenchymal Organ Bleeding Study
To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of EVICEL® Fibrin Sealant (Human) as an adjunct to achieve haemostasis during surgery in paediatric patients.
- Trial name
- NCT02227706
- Testing
- EVICEL® Fibrin Sealant, SURGICEL® Absorbable Hemostat
- Where
- 13 sites in Belgium, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Ethicon, Inc.
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, Non-cardiac Thoracic Surgery
Pilot Testing a Home-Based Rehabilitation Intervention Designed to Improve Outcomes of Frail Veterans Following Cardiothoracic Surgery
Frail Veterans are at increased risk for poor surgical outcomes, and as the Veteran population grows older and more frail, there is a critical need to identify effective strategies for reducing surgical risks for these patients.
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, Non-cardiac Thoracic Surgery, Frailty
- Trial name
- NCT03299101
- Testing
- Prehabilitation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Controlling Mild to Moderate Bleeding During Surgery
The EVARREST® Pediatric Mild or Moderate Liver and Soft Tissue Bleeding Study
The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and hemostatic effectiveness of EVARREST as an adjunct to controlling mild to moderate soft hepatic parenchyma or soft tissue bleeding during open hepatic, abdominal, pelvic…
- Trial name
- NCT03255174
- Testing
- EVARREST® Fibrin Sealant Patch
- Where
- 5 sites in United States, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ethicon, Inc.
Trauma Chest, Rib Fracture Multiple
Surgical Stabilization for Rib Fractures
The purpose of this study is to compare the usual care alone to usual care plus early surgical stabilization in adult trauma patients who have been admitted with rib fractures, to evaluate for heterogeneity of treatment effect in…
- Trial name
- SSRF (NCT04081233)
- Testing
- surgical stabilization, Usual care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Hemorrhage, Soft Tissue Bleeding
The EVARREST® Paediatric Mild/Moderate Liver and Soft Tissue Bleeding Study
The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of EVARREST™ Sealant Matrix (EVARREST™ Fibrin Sealant Patch) (EVARREST™) in controlling mild or moderate soft tissue \& parenchymal bleeding during open…
- Conditions
- Hemorrhage, Soft Tissue Bleeding, Hepatic Parenchyma Bleeding
- Trial name
- NCT02227992
- Testing
- EVARREST™ Sealant Matrix, SURGICEL®
- Where
- 10 sites in Belgium, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Ethicon, Inc.
Lung Cancer
Tarceva Surgery for Resectable Stage IIIA(N2) and IIIB (T4 N2) Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn about the safety and effectiveness of OSI-774 when combined with standard chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel) before surgery in the treatment of non-small cell lung…
- Trial name
- NCT00063258
- Testing
- Tarceva (OSI-774), Paclitaxel, Carboplatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Lung Cancer
Ketamine In Thoracic Surgery (KITS) Trial
The primary aim of the study is to demonstrate a reduction in circulating interleukin 6 levels at 4 and 24 hours after completion of lobectomy (either VATS or open).
- Trial name
- KITS (NCT00504725)
- Testing
- Ketamine, 0.9% saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Coronary Artery Disease
Cardiac Home Education and Support Trial (CHEST): A Pilot Study
Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is performed more frequently on individuals who are older and sicker than in previous years.
- Trial name
- NCT00275340
- Testing
- Peer Support
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 101 people
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Lung Cancer
S0220: Chemoradiotherapy Followed By Surgery and Docetaxel in Treating Patients With Pancoast Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as cisplatin, etoposide, and docetaxel, use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
- Trial name
- NCT00062439
- Testing
- cisplatin, docetaxel, etoposide
- Where
- 154 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- SWOG Cancer Research Network
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
MESA Rail™ AIS Study - Preservation of Curve Correction
To evaluate the restoration and maintenance of thoracic kyphosis and coronal curve correction demonstrated through the surgical implantation of the K2M MESA Rail™ Deformity System as compared to literature reported outcomes for…
- Trial name
- NCT02062606
- Testing
- MESA Rail™ Deformity System
- Volunteers
- 188 people
- Sponsor
- K2M, Inc.
Acute Lung Injury
L-citrulline for Prevention of Sequelae of Acute Lung Injury in Pediatrics Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass for Heart Defects
The purpose of this study is to determine whether L-citrulline is effective and safe in the prevention of clinical sequelae of Acute Lung Injury in pediatric subjects undergoing surgery for congenital heart defects.
- Trial name
- NCT02891837
- Testing
- L-citrulline
- Where
- 29 sites in United States, Austria and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 189 people
- Sponsor
- Asklepion Pharmaceuticals, LLC