Clinical trials: Aspiration
Abortion in First Trimester
Auriculotherapy - Pain Management of Aspiration Abortion
Primary Objective: To assess whether usual care plus auricular acupressure with beads reduces subject-reported maximum pain during first trimester vacuum aspiration compared to usual care plus placebo.
- Trial name
- NCT03896022
- Testing
- Acupressure with Beads, Acupuncture with Needles
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 177 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Pain Acute, Acupuncture
Acupuncture for Pain Management During Uterine Aspiration
The proposed study will be a randomized, double blinded, placebo-controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of auricular acupuncture as adjunct for pain management during abortion.
- Trial name
- NCT03391986
- Testing
- SEIRIN® Pyonex™ Acupuncture Needles, 12 mm Plasters
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 153 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Breast Cancer
Protocol for Women at Increased Risk of Developing Breast Cancer
A pilot study to assess the effects of six months of letrozole on breast tissue risk markers in postmenopausal women on hormone replacement therapy at high risk of developing breast cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00291135
- Testing
- letrozole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Carol Fabian, MD
Noninvasive Ventilation
Effect of Head Rotation on Efficacy of Face Mask Ventilation in Anesthetized Obese (BMI ≥ 35) Adults
Mask ventilation is fundamental to airway management at the start of surgical procedures requiring general anesthesia. For general anesthesia, medications are provided that affect the entire body and lead to a loss of…
- Trial name
- NCT03876873
- Testing
- Head Rotation During Face Mask Ventilation, Medline Top Valve Anesthesia Mask
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
SARS-CoV-2 Infection
SARS-CoV-2-Neutralizing Monoclonal COVID-19 Antibody DZIF-10c by Inhalation
This is the first-in-human phase 1/2a trial of the inhaled administration of the SARS-CoV-2-neutralizing monoclonal antibody DZIF-10c in healthy volunteers and SARS-CoV-2-infected individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT04631705
- Testing
- DZIF-10c
- Where
- 6 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Cologne
Renal Stones, Kidney Stone
CLinical Evaluation of Aspiration for Removal ANd ClearancE of Stones
The purpose of the study is to assess safety and efficacy of a novel steerable ureteral catheter system, the CVAC System for the treatment of urinary stones.
- Conditions
- Renal Stones, Kidney Stone, Urolithiasis
- Trial name
- CLEARANCE (NCT06615713)
- Testing
- Steerable Ureteroscopic Renal Evacuation (SURE) with the CVAC System
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Calyxo, Inc.
Aspiration, Laryngeal Cancer
NewBreez for Airway Protection in Head and Neck Cancer Patients With Chronic Aspiration
Laryngeal dysfunction is a problem that affects many patients after laryngeal cancer therapy (surgery or radio/chemotherapy). Laryngeal dysfunction is associated with higher incidences of aspiration and respiratory tract…
- Trial name
- NCT02437513
- Testing
- NewBreez
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- ProTiP Medical
Airway Complication of Anaesthesia, Healthy
The Effects of General Anesthetics on Upper Airway Collapsibility in Healthy Subjects
The investigators hypothesize that propofol, when compared to sevoflurane, causes the upper airway to collapse more easily and causes less activity in the tongue muscle.
- Trial name
- NCT01557920
- Testing
- Propofol, Sevoflurane
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Breast Cancer
Modulation of Breast Cancer Risk Biomarkers by High Dose Vitamin D
The overall goal of this project is to determine if high dose vitamin D3 given to premenopausal women at high risk for development of breast cancer, who initially have insufficient levels of 25-hydroxy vitamin D (<30 ng/ml), will…
- Trial name
- NCT01166763
- Testing
- vitamin D3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Carol Fabian, MD
Xerostomia Following Radiotherapy, Xerostomia Following in Neck or Head After Cancer Surgery
Does Craniosacraltherapy Combined With Exercises That Focuses om Respiration and Posture in the Upper Body Have an Effect on Xerostomia and Other Late Sequelae on People Who Has Been Suffering From Cancer in Mouth and Throat?
The current study aims to assess the efficacy of manual treatment with craniosacral therapy of fascial tissue in throat, neck, cranial and mouth region, on radiation and/or surgery-induced salivary gland hypofunction and…
- Conditions
- Xerostomia Following Radiotherapy, Xerostomia Following in Neck or Head After Cancer Surgery, Other Late Sequelae Following Radiotherapy and Cancer Surgery in Neck or Head
- Trial name
- NCT05882890
- Testing
- Craniosacral Therapy, Exercices Targeting Upper Posture and Respiration
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cathrine Rahbek
Pulmonary Embolism, Acute Pulmonary Embolism
Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of the AlphaVac Multipurpose Mechanical Aspiration (MMA) F1885 PE for Treatment of Acute Pulmonary Embolism
To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of percutaneous mechanical aspiration thrombectomy using the AlphaVac Multipurpose Mechanical Aspiration (MMA) F1885 PE in a prospective trial of patients with acute intermediate-risk…
- Trial name
- APEX-AV (NCT05318092)
- Testing
- AlphaVac Multipurpose Mechanical Aspiration (MMA) F1885 PE
- Where
- 25 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 122 people
- Sponsor
- Angiodynamics, Inc.
Airway Reflexes, Protective, Recovery After Neuromuscular Block
Impact of Anesthetic Choice (Sevoflurane Versus Desflurane) on Airway Reflex Recovery in the Context of Antagonized Neuromuscular Block
Protective airway reflexes may be impaired in the postoperative period, creating the potential for aspiration of gastric contents, even after a patient exhibits appropriate response to command.
- Conditions
- Airway Reflexes, Protective, Recovery After Neuromuscular Block, Anesthetic Recovery
- Trial name
- NCT01199237
- Testing
- Sevoflurane, Desflurane, Rocuronium
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 107 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Safety, Tolerability and Pharmacokinetics (PK) Study of GSK2269557 in Healthy Subjects
GSK2269557 is being developed as an anti-inflammatory and anti-infective agent for the treatment of inflammatory airways diseases.
- Trial name
- NCT03189589
- Testing
- GSK2269557 500 µg, GSK2269557 750 µg
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Critical Illness
Alpha 2 Agonists for Sedation to Produce Better Outcomes From Critical Illness (A2B Trial)
Many patients in intensive care (ICU) need help to breathe on a breathing machine and need pain killers and sedatives to keep them comfortable and pain free.
- Trial name
- A2B (NCT03653832)
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Clonidine, Propofol
- Where
- 38 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 1,404 people
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Chronic Dysphagia, Multiple Sclerosis
A Comparison of an Implanted Neuroprosthesis With Sensory Training for Improving Airway Protection in Chronic Dysphagia
This study will compare an implant with the technique of sensory training to determine which method may improve the ability to swallow and reduce the risk of choking.
- Conditions
- Chronic Dysphagia, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson Disease
- Trial name
- NCT00376506
- Testing
- Neurostimulation device for dysphagia, External vibrotactile device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Pancreatic Neoplasm
22G FNA Needle vs. 22G ProCore Needle
The aim of this research study is to identify the best needle for performing biopsy during EUS procedures. There are two types of needles for performing biopsy: A FNA needle that provides a small sample of tissue for analysis and…
- Trial name
- NCT01394159
- Testing
- 22G ProCore biopsy needle, 22G standard FNA needle
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- AdventHealth
CSF Circulation
Influence of Yogic Breathwork on CSF Circulation
The purpose of this research study is to determine the influence of yoga breathing practices on cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) circulation, and to find out primarily if a regular practice of 8-week yoga breathing would enhance CSF…
- Trial name
- CSF (NCT03858309)
- Testing
- Breathing Group 1, Breathing Group 2
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
ALK27-001: A Study of Trospium Inhalation Powder (TrIP)Administered to Subjects With COPD
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of single doses of trospium inhalation powder (TrIP) administered to subjects with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- Trial name
- NCT00801684
- Testing
- TrIP-2D, TrIP-2SS, TrIP-2SS + Foradil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Alkermes, Inc.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Tolerability/Safety and Efficacy of Inhaled AZD4818 in Patients With Moderate to Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
The purpose of this study is to see if treatment with AZD4818 for four weeks is tolerable, safe and effective in treating COPD and, if so, how it compares with placebo.
- Trial name
- TOP (NCT00629239)
- Testing
- AZD4818
- Where
- 12 sites in Denmark, Finland and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Breast Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia, Breast Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
Metformin Hydrochloride in Preventing Breast Cancer in Patients With Atypical Hyperplasia or In Situ Breast Cancer
This phase III trial studies how well metformin hydrochloride works compared to placebo in preventing breast cancer in patients with atypical hyperplasia or in situ breast cancer.
- Conditions
- Breast Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia, Breast Ductal Carcinoma In Situ, Breast Lobular Carcinoma In Situ
- Trial name
- NCT01905046
- Testing
- metformin hydrochloride
- Where
- 27 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology