Clinical trials: Surgical Resection
Pediatric Neurosurgical Tumors
Sodium Fluorescein-Guided Resection of Pediatric Neurosurgical Tumors
Sodium fluorescein, which has been shown to be useful for intraoperative guidance regarding the resection of adult neurosurgical tumors, can aid the resection of pediatric neurosurgical tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT03752203
- Testing
- Sodium Fluorescein, Microscopic Resection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Melanoma
Adjuvant Dabrafenib (GSK2118436) in Patients With Surgically Resected AJCC Stage IIIC Melanoma Characterized by a BRAFV600E/K Mutation
In this study, the investigator's want to find out if dabrafenib can stop stage IIIC melanoma from coming back after surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01682213
- Testing
- Dabrafenib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Prostatic Hyperplasia, Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Bipolar Plasmakinetic TURP Vs Monopolar TURP in the Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Randomized controlled trial with one-year follow-up comparing intra, peri and postoperative outcomes for plasmakinetic transurethral resection of prostate (PK-TURP) and monopolar transurethral resection of prostate (M-TURP) in…
- Conditions
- Prostatic Hyperplasia, Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Transurethral Resection of Prostate
- Trial name
- NCT03936244
- Testing
- Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitario de Fuenlabrada
Colorectal Cancer, Screening
Colorectal Cancer: Screening vs. Non-Screening
The purpose of this study is to determine whether colorectal cancer diagnosed by screening (primary screening colonoscopy, colonoscopy after immunochemical based faecal occult blood test) has more favourable clinical-pathological…
- Trial name
- CRC (NCT02727894)
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 276 people
- Sponsor
- Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine
Brain Tumor, Central Nervous System Tumor
Observation or Radiation Therapy and/or Chemotherapy and Second Surgery in Treating Children Who Have Undergone Surgery for Ependymoma
RATIONALE: Specialized radiation therapy that delivers a high dose of radiation directly to the tumor may kill more tumor cells and cause less damage to normal tissue.
- Trial name
- NCT00027846
- Testing
- filgrastim, carboplatin, cyclophosphamide
- Where
- 165 sites in United States, Australia and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 378 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Obstructed Defecation Syndrome, Rectocele
Stapled TransAnal Rectal Resection (STARR) With Contour® TranstarTM
The stapled transanal rectal resection (STARR procedure) is an effective treatment for obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS) caused by intussusception and rectocele.
- Conditions
- Obstructed Defecation Syndrome, Rectocele, Intussusception, SNS
- Trial name
- STARR (NCT00673400)
- Testing
- Stapled transanal rectum resection
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen
Melanoma
Efficacy Study of Nivolumab Compared to Ipilimumab in Prevention of Recurrence of Melanoma After Complete Resection of Stage IIIb/c or Stage IV Melanoma
The purpose of this study is to determine whether nivolumab is better than ipilimumab to prevent recurrence of melanoma.
- Trial name
- CheckMate 238 (NCT02388906)
- Testing
- Ipilimumab, Nivolumab
- Where
- 136 sites in United States, Argentina and 23 more
- Volunteers
- 906 people
- Sponsor
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
Cardiac Surgery
LiDCO Monitor Study
This is a study to validate the utility and accuracy of the non-invasive device (LiDCOrapid monitor) during a period of phlebotomy and graded blood loss in patients who are having cardiac surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01567371
- Testing
- LiDCO rapid monitor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
Melanoma
A Study to Assess Adjuvant Immunotherapy With Nivolumab Plus Relatlimab Versus Nivolumab Alone After Complete Resection of Stage III-IV Melanoma
The purpose of this study is to assess nivolumab plus relatlimab fixed-dose combination (FDC) versus nivolumab alone in participants with completely resected stage III-IV melanoma.
- Trial name
- RELATIVITY-098 (NCT05002569)
- Testing
- Nivolumab, Nivolumab + Relatlimab Fixed Dose Combination
- Where
- 184 sites in United States, Argentina and 23 more
- Volunteers
- 1,093 people
- Sponsor
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
Exotropia
Bilateral Lateral Rectus Recession Versus Unilateral Recess-Resect for Intermittent Exotropia
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of bilateral lateral rectus muscle recession versus unilateral lateral rectus recession with medial rectus resection procedures for the treatment of basic type and pseudo…
- Trial name
- IXT1 (NCT01032603)
- Testing
- Bilateral lateral rectus recession (BLRc), Unilateral lateral rectus recession with medial rectus resection (R&R)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 197 people
- Sponsor
- Jaeb Center for Health Research
Shoulder Injuries, Patient Satisfaction
Conjoint Tendon Resection During Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) can reliably restore active forward elevation, abduction, and external rotation, which are often lost in patients with massive rotator cuff tears.
- Conditions
- Shoulder Injuries, Patient Satisfaction, Internal Rotation Contracture-shoulder
- Trial name
- NCT05753904
- Testing
- Conjoint Tendon Resection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Pain
The Effect of Liposomal Lidocaine on Perceived Pain in Children During Percutaneous Interosseous Pin Removal in the Outpatient Setting
The removal of smooth, percutaneous pins (Perc Pins), which are used for fracture fixation, occurs once adequate bone healing has taken place.
- Trial name
- NCT01542125
- Testing
- Liposomal Lidocaine
- Volunteers
- 281 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Melanoma of Unknown Primary, Recurrent Melanoma
Ipilimumab or High-Dose Interferon Alfa-2b in Treating Patients With High-Risk Stage III-IV Melanoma That Has Been Removed by Surgery
This randomized phase III trial studies ipilimumab to see how well it works compared to high-dose interferon alfa-2b in treating patients with high-risk stage III-IV melanoma that has been removed by surgery.
- Conditions
- Melanoma of Unknown Primary, Recurrent Melanoma, Stage IIIB Cutaneous Melanoma AJCC v7, Stage IIIC Cutaneous Melanoma AJCC v7
- Trial name
- NCT01274338
- Testing
- Ipilimumab, Quality-of-Life Assessment, Recombinant Interferon Alfa-2b
- Where
- 937 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 1,673 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Dental Pain
Dental Pain Study of Analgesics in Patients Undergoing Molar Removal
Accessing the efficacy and safety of pregabalin when used alone and in combo with acetaminophen in a dental pain model. To test whether pre-operative dose of pregabalin increases the time to significant post-operative pain (NRS ≥…
- Trial name
- NVK009-0001 (NCT03652818)
- Testing
- Pre-Op pregabalin, Post-Op pregabalin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 115 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nevakar, Inc.
Short Bowel Syndrome
Safety and Efficacy Study in Infant With SBS
The objective of this clinical study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of NTRA-9620 compared with placebo in pediatric subjects (aged 28 weeks postmenstrual age to 52 weeks old) with SBS following surgical resection
- Trial name
- GIFT (NCT02865122)
- Testing
- NTRA-9620
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Elgan Pharma Ltd.
Colorectal Cancer
A Study of Avastin (Bevacizumab) in Combination With XELOX in Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
This single arm study will assess the resection rate of liver metastasis, time to disease progression, and safety of neoadjuvant treatment with Avastin in combination with oxaliplatin and capecitabine (XELOX) in patients with…
- Trial name
- NCT00700570
- Testing
- bevacizumab [Avastin], capecitabine [Xeloda], oxaliplatin
- Where
- 6 sites in Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Von Hippel-Lindau Disease
Natural History and Management of Pancreatic Lesions in Von Hippel-Lindau Disease
Von Hippel-Lindau disease (VHL) is an inherited cancer syndrome. Patients are at risk for developing pancreatic cysts and tumors. These tumors are more aggressive in some people than in others.
- Trial name
- NCT00062166
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 340 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Neuroendocrine Tumors, Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome
Evaluation of 68Gallium-DOTATATE PET/CT for Detecting Neuroendocrine Tumors
Background: Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are rare but have been more common over the past decade. The only treatment for NETs is surgery, but most are found when they are too advanced for surgery.
- Conditions
- Neuroendocrine Tumors, Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome, Hippel-Lindau Disease
- Trial name
- NCT01967537
- Testing
- 68Gallium DOTATATE, Radio-guided surgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 341 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Melanoma
Effectiveness Study of Nivolumab Compared to Placebo in Prevention of Recurrent Melanoma After Complete Resection of Stage IIB/C Melanoma
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of nivolumab adjuvant immunotherapy compared to placebo in adults and pediatric participants after complete resection of Stage IIB/C melanoma with no evidence of disease…
- Trial name
- CheckMate76K (NCT04099251)
- Testing
- Nivolumab
- Where
- 130 sites in United States, Australia and 18 more
- Volunteers
- 790 people
- Sponsor
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
Blood Loss, Surgical
Safety and Immunogenicity Study of Recombinant Thrombin (rThrombin) in Pediatric Participants
The objective of this study is to assess the safety and immunogenicity of recombinant thrombin (rThrombin) administered as an aid to hemostasis during burn wound excision and skin grafting in pediatric patients, newborn through…
- Trial name
- NCT00859547
- Testing
- rThrombin, 1000 IU/mL
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- ZymoGenetics