Clinical trials: Abdominal Trauma
Mass Casualty
The Use of the FAST (Focused Abdominal Scan for Trauma) Scan by Paramedics in Mass Casualty Incidents
Initially a group of paramedics will be trained to perform FAST (Focused Abdominal Scan for Trauma) scans. The paramedics will then enter a simulated mass causality incident and triage patients.
- Trial name
- NCT01310504
- Testing
- SonoSite Ultrasound
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ascension Health
Surgical Site Infection
Environmental Risk Factors of Mesh Infection After Abdominal Wall Hernia Repair
Mesh infection is the main complication in abdominal hernia repair. In case of infection, a conservative management of mesh is not always possible.
- Trial name
- NCT04174976
- Testing
- wall hernia repair
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Central Hospital, Nancy, France
Antibiotic Prophylaxis, Wound Infection
The Role of Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Lowering Wound Infection Rates Post-Open Repair of Primary Elective Groin Hernias in High-Risk Patients
This study aims to investigate the impact of antibiotic prophylaxis on reducing wound infection rates following open repair of primary elective groin hernias in high-risk patients.
- Conditions
- Antibiotic Prophylaxis, Wound Infection, Groin Hernia
- Trial name
- NCT06576154
- Testing
- Cefazolin 1000 MG
- Where
- Syria
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aleppo
Striae; Albicantes
Stretch Marks on Abdomen
The primary objective of this study is to determine the effect of Stratacel® wound dressing on cosmetic outcomes following 1064/532nm picosecond laser (Picoway®, Syneron Candela Corp, Wayland, MA, USA) treatment of abdominal…
- Trial name
- NCT03750422
- Testing
- Picoway, Stratacel, Aquasonic
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Goldman, Butterwick, Fitzpatrick and Groff
Obesity, Morbid, Obesity
CiNPT for Abdominoplasties in Post-bariatric Patients Study
The overarching goal of this research is to assess whether the post-operative use of closed-incision Negative Pressure Therapy (ciNPT) accelerates healing of surgical wounds, improves surgical outcomes, and reduces the rate of…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Morbid, Obesity, Obesity, Abdominal, Wound
- Trial name
- CAPS (NCT04214236)
- Testing
- ciNPT group, Control group
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Azienda Ospedaliera, Ospedale Civile di Legnano
Inguinal Hernias
Local Anaesthetic Following Hernia Repair
Inguinal hernia repair is a common surgical procedure. The major current debates revolve around laparoscopic hernia repair. The most recent Cochrane review concluded that laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair was associated with…
- Trial name
- NCT00471692
- Testing
- Ropivicaine
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Royal Hobart Hospital
Surgical Site Infection, Post-Op Infection
Analysis of Risk Factors for Surgical Site Infections in Patients With Acute Abdomen at Hospital of State University of Haiti
The purpose of this study is to identify the risk factors associated with surgical site infection.
- Trial name
- NCT06480344
- Where
- Haiti
- Volunteers
- 87 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Haiti
Osteoporosis in Post-menopausal Women, Vertebral Body Fractures
Effect of Muscle Stiffness on Vertebral Fractures in Women Over 60
This study aims to assess the quality of lumbar and abdominal core muscles through elastography and evaluate its impact on vertebral fracture risk.
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis in Post-menopausal Women, Vertebral Body Fractures, Balance, Postural
- Trial name
- NCT06687889
- Testing
- Elastography Measurements, Bone Mineral Density Measurement (DEXA), Berg balance scale
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 81 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Surgical Wound Infection
Closed Incision Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infections in Abdominal Surgery
Surgical site infections (SSI) are a frequent complication in abdominal surgery. SSI lead to worse outcomes for the affected patients and significantly higher healthcare costs.
- Trial name
- CISSI (NCT06068517)
- Testing
- Closed incision negative pressure wound therapy, Standard dressing
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 654 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern
Postoperative Analgesia, Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block
Transversalis Fascia Plane Versus Transversus Abdominis Plane Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Children
This prospective clinical study aims to compare the postoperative analgesic efficacy of the ultrasound-guided transversalis fascia plane block (TFPB) and the transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block in pediatric patients…
- Conditions
- Postoperative Analgesia, Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block, Transversalis Fascia Plane Block, Pediatric Surgical Procedures
- Trial name
- NCT07242196
- Testing
- Postoperative analgesia
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sakarya University
Abdominal Wall Wound
Impact of Timing of Wound Dressing Removal After Cesarean Section
The purpose of this study is to assess wound healing at 24 vs 48 hours post cesarean delivery with a modified 1-day ASEPSIS score.
- Trial name
- NCT02445729
- Testing
- Dressing removal at 24 hours, Dressing removal at 48 hours
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 869 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Surgical Site Infection, Gynecologic Cancer
Effectiveness of Wound Drains for the Prevention Of Surgical sITe infectION
The aim of the present randomized trial is to assess the efficacy of wound drains in terms of reducing the rates of surgical site infection in obese patients with gynecological cancer.
- Conditions
- Surgical Site Infection, Gynecologic Cancer, Wound Drain
- Trial name
- POSITION (NCT05179122)
- Testing
- Surgical drain
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Abdominal Injury, Pelvic Injury
Effects of a Contextual Decision-making Materials on Junior Nurses in Traumatic Learning Performance
Trauma leading to severe bleeding is one of the reasons for the high mortality rate in trauma patients, resulting in multiple and complex injuries from various accidental mechanisms.
- Trial name
- NCT06574607
- Testing
- Interactive Educational Material for Decision-Making, Interactive Educational Material
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Evaluate Laparoscopic Management in Patients With Penetrating Anterior Abdominal Wall Trauma
Role of Laparoscopy in Penetrating Anterior Abdominal Wall Injuries
The current study is aiming to evaluate the diagnostic and therapeutic role of laparoscopy in patients with penetrating anterior abdominal wall trauma as regard the accuracy of diagnosis and efficacy in management and avoidance…
- Trial name
- NCT05826262
- Testing
- diagnostic laparoscopy
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sohag University
Postoperative Pain
Postoperative Pain Relief After Major Abdominal Gynecological Surgery
The aim of our study was to compare the effects of Lomber Epidural Analgesia (LEA), Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) block and Local Anesthetic Infiltration (LAI) on postoperative morphine consumption, time to first recue…
- Trial name
- NCT05845385
- Testing
- lumbar epidural analgesia with bupivacaine, transversus abdominis plane block with bupivacaine, wound infiltration with bupivacaine
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 81 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cukurova University
Abdominal Injuries, Physical Abuse
Effectiveness of Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound
The purpose of the study is to generate pilot data describing test characteristics of contrast enhanced ultrasound in young children with concern for abdominal trauma.
- Conditions
- Abdominal Injuries, Physical Abuse, Accidental Fall, Motor Vehicle Injury
- Trial name
- NCT03473249
- Testing
- Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound using Lumason
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Leg Injuries
Core Stability Measures as a Risk Factor for the Development of Lower Extremity Injuries in Physical Education Students
Male and female physical education students were subjected to a clinical test battery comprised of valid and reliable tests to measure different aspects of core stability at the start of the study.
- Trial name
- NCT03343379
- Testing
- Core stability tests
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 139 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Intraabdominal Abscess After Procedure, Leakage
Outcome After Laparoscopic Surgery for Peptic Ulcer Perforation
Despite advances in laparoscopic surgery for perforated peptic ulcer (PPU), intra-abdominal abscess (IAA) is recognized as one of the commonly reported complications with relation to the extent of infectious abdominal…
- Conditions
- Intraabdominal Abscess After Procedure, Leakage, Pneumonia, Operation Wound; Infection
- Trial name
- NCT05147870
- Testing
- Peritoneal irrigation, Suction only
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Wei-Jung
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Muscle Thickness, Trunk Proprioception, and Postural Stability in Rotator Cuff Pathology
The rotator cuff consists of the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis muscles and their tendons, which surround and stabilize the shoulder joint.
- Trial name
- NCT07744165
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medeniyet University
Appendicitis, Evidence of Cholecystectomy
Point of Care 3D Ultrasound for Various Applications: A Pilot Study
Summary 1. Purpose and Objective: The purpose of this study is to test the feasibility of rapid acquisition of point of care 3D ultrasound in obtaining abdominal and/or pelvic images.
- Conditions
- Appendicitis, Evidence of Cholecystectomy, Gallstones, Pregnancy, Ectopic
- Trial name
- NCT02831556
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 174 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University