Clinical trials: Block
Constipation
Comparison Trial of Enema vs. PEG 3350 for Constipation
The purpose of this study is to determine if milk and molasses enema or PEG 3350 works better for treatment of fecal impaction in children who are constipated.
- Trial name
- NCT00467350
- Testing
- PEG 3350, milk and molasses enema
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Shoulder Pain
Liposomal Bupivacaine (Exparel ® ) Plus 0.5% Bupivacaine HCL Versus 0.5% Bupivacaine HCL for Interscalene Nerve Block (ISB) for Patients Undergoing Total Shoulder Arthroplasty(TSA)
This is a phase IV , randomized, single-blind, single-center study comparing patient related outcomes such as postoperative pain and opioid usage for patients who receive ISB 's containing liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel®) plus…
- Trial name
- NCT03913091
- Testing
- Liposomal Bupivacaine, 0.5% Bupivacaine HCL
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 184 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee, Nerve Block
Epidural Catheter With or Without Adductor Canal Nerve Block for Postoperative Analgesia Following Total Knee Arthroplasty
The purpose of this study is to further investigate the efficacy of adductor canal nerve blocks for pain management after total knee replacement.
- Trial name
- NCT02121392
- Testing
- Adductor Canal Nerve Block Catheter, Bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 165 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Diaphragm Paralysis
The Effect of Interscalene Peripheral Nerve Block With 0.25% Bupivacaine vs 0.125% Bupivacaine on Lung Function
Peripheral nerve blocks are used to provide post-operative pain relief. Nerve blocks in the neck, in the interscalene area, provide pain relief after shoulder surgery but can cause temporary weakness or paralysis of the…
- Trial name
- NCT01429584
- Testing
- interscalene nerve block with 0.25% bupivacaine, interscalene block with 0.125% bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Paracervical Block
Paracervical Block During Office Hysteroscopy
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of paracervical block for pain relief in office hysteroscopy - particularly with the placement of the Essure device.
- Trial name
- NCT00811187
- Testing
- Lidocaine paracervical block, Normal Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
Sleep-disordered Breathing, Snoring
Hemodynamics Response to Upper Airway Obstruction in Marfan Syndrome
Upper airway obstruction (UAO) is an unrecognized source of hemodynamic stress that may contribute to aortic adverse events in persons with Marfan Syndrome (MFS).
- Trial name
- MSB (NCT03985657)
- Testing
- CPAP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Suvorexant and Sleep's Benefits to Therapeutic Exposure for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
The purpose of this study is to examine effects of blocking the orexin system with suvorexant after exposure-based intervention for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on sleep, PTSD symptoms, and intersession habituation.
- Trial name
- NCT02849548
- Testing
- suvorexant
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Howard University
Pain, Acute, Nausea
Enhanced Recovery Strategies in Elective Breast Surgery
Postoperative pain, nausea, and vomiting are frustrating sequelae of elective breast surgery. Poorly managed postoperative pain can lead to increased opioid use, increased postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), delayed return…
- Conditions
- Pain, Acute, Nausea, Vomiting, Postoperative, Opioid Use
- Trial name
- NCT03187080
- Testing
- Paravertebral block procedure using either local anesthetic (0.25% bupivacaine) or sterile saline, Enhanced recovery after breast surgery (ERABS) strategies, Paravertebral block using local anesthetic
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 113 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Postoperative Pain, Laparotomy
Transversus Abdominis Plane Block Versus Erector Spinae Plane Block
The TAP block, first described by Rafi in 2001, is comprised of deposition of a local anesthetic into the anatomical plane between the internal oblique and transverses abdominis muscles, where thess thoracoabdominal nerves…
- Trial name
- NCT03989570
- Testing
- transversus abdominis plane block, erector spinae plane block, control group
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hassan Mokhtar Elshorbagy Hetta
Saphenous Nerve Block
Saphenous Nerve Block for Foot and Ankle Surgery
Patients undergoing foot and ankle surgery have the option of having a nerve block administered by their Anesthesiologist. The nerve block numbs the foot and results in less post-operative nausea and vomiting, and better pain…
- Trial name
- NCT02382744
- Testing
- Ultrasound Guidance, Ultrasound guidance + nerve stimulation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy
Evaluation of the Precision of the Microperimetry Function of the Spectral OCT/SLO
To conduct a precision study to assess the microperimetry function of the Spectral OCT/SLO. The study will assess variability across measurements taken by three different operator-device configuration across clinical sites…
- Conditions
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Edema
- Trial name
- NCT01692938
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Optos, PLC
Diabetic Retinopathy With Macular Edema of Both Eyes (Diagnosis), Central Retinal Vein Occlusion With Macular Edema
Cool vs Room-temperature Artificial Tears
Background and Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of cooled versus room temperature artificial tears in reducing post intravitreal injection (IVI) ocular discomfort.
- Conditions
- Diabetic Retinopathy With Macular Edema of Both Eyes (Diagnosis), Central Retinal Vein Occlusion With Macular Edema, Exudative Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Unspecified Eye, Cystoid Macular Edema
- Trial name
- NCT05832996
- Testing
- Refresh Plus Preservative-free Lubricant Eye Drops
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 124 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Ureteral Stent Occlusion, Exposure Laser
Recovery Following Desflurane Versus Sevoflurane for Outpatient Urologic Surgery in Elderly Females
Numerous studies demonstrate that patients have improved immediate recovery characteristics following desflurane anesthesia compared to other volatile agents, including sevoflurane.
- Conditions
- Ureteral Stent Occlusion, Exposure Laser, Ureterostomy; Functional Disturbance, Vaginal Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT01310582
- Testing
- Desflurane, Sevoflurane
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hahnemann University Hospital
Pain Due to Intrauterine Contraceptive Device
Pain Control for Intrauterine Device Placement Using Paracervical Block
Intrauterine device (IUD) placement can be painful for patients during and after the procedure. Fear of pain from IUD insertion can be a barrier to obtaining this highly effective long acting reversible contraception.
- Trial name
- NCT02219308
- Testing
- Paracervical Block (PCB)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Headache, Pregnancy Related
Acute Headache Treatment in Pregnancy: Occipital Nerve Block vs PO Acetaminophen With Caffeine
This is an open label randomized controlled trial evaluating response to bupivacaine occipital nerve block compared to Tylenol/Caffeine cocktail in treatment of pregnant patients seeking care of headache.
- Conditions
- Headache, Pregnancy Related, Occipital Nerve Block
- Trial name
- NCT03951649
- Testing
- Occipital Nerve Block
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Supracondylar Fractures
A Comparison of UGSB and GA to IV Narcotics and GA for Post-Op Pain in Children With Supracondylar Fractures.
This study compares nerve blocks to IV pain medicines in children with broken arms. We are trying to see if blocking the nerves in the broken arm results in better pain control and less side effects than injections of morphine…
- Trial name
- NCT02056288
- Testing
- Fentanyl, Ropivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Obesity
The Safety and Efficacy of vBloc Therapy Delivered by the Maestro Rechargeable System for the Treatment of Obesity
The study evaluated the safety and efficacy of the vBloc Therapy delivered by the Maestro Rechargeable System compared to a sham control for the treatment obesity.
- Trial name
- ReCharge (NCT01327976)
- Testing
- vBloc (Active Device)
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, Australia
- Volunteers
- 239 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ReShape Lifesciences
Peripheral Vascular Disease
A Multi-center Clinical Trial of the Misago™ Self-Expanding Stent System for Superficial Femoral Artery
OSPREY is a multi-center, single arm, non-randomized, prospective clinical trial. Subjects will undergo a superficial femoral artery (SFA) stent procedure using the Misago™ Peripheral Self Expanding stent once all of the…
- Trial name
- OSPREY (NCT01118117)
- Testing
- Misago™ Self-Expanding Stent System
- Where
- 31 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 276 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Terumo Medical Corporation
Total Knee Arthroplasty
Bupivacaine Liposome Suspension Versus a Concentrated Multi Drug Periarticular Injection
Despite a robust multimodal pain management regimen, patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) continue to report low satisfaction with postoperative pain management.
- Trial name
- NCT02299349
- Testing
- bupivacaine liposome suspension, concentrated multi drug Ketorlac, Morphine PF, Epinephrine, Ropivicaine, 0.9% NaCL
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- TriHealth Inc.
Venous Occlusion
Venous Occlusion and Limb Swelling
Problems affecting the veins in the legs can cause discomfort and swelling. We want to see how artificially and reversibly blocking the leg veins affects swelling in the lower limb.
- Trial name
- NCT02241343
- Testing
- Venous occlusion (leg tourniquet, made in-house)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London