Clinical trials: Block
Cough, Superior Laryngeal Nerve Block
Efficacy of SLN Block for Chronic Cough
This is a research study to find out if superior laryngeal nerve blocks are an effective way to reduce cough when compared to placebo (a substance without any medical value).
- Conditions
- Cough, Superior Laryngeal Nerve Block, Neurogenic Cough
- Trial name
- NCT04421092
- Testing
- Superior laryngeal nerve block, Injection of steroid-lidocaine mixture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Hip Arthroscopy, Nerve Block
Lumbar Plexus Block vs Fascia Iliaca Block After Hip Arthroscopy
The purpose of this study is to compare lumbar plexus block to fascia iliac block done in adult patients who have undergone hip arthroscopy surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT02882633
- Testing
- 30ml bolus of bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Postoperative Pain, Adverse Effects
Continuous Interscalene Block Results in Superior Recovery Throughout the First Postoperative Week
The investigators undertook this prospective, randomized trial to compare the recovery profile throughout the first postoperative week in patients receiving continuous (CISB) interscalene brachial plexus block, single injection…
- Trial name
- NCT01881776
- Testing
- ISB
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
Arthropathy of Hip, Arthropathy of Knee
Evaluation of the Duration of Bupivacaine Spinal Block in Orthopedic Procedures With and Without Epinephrine Wash
Bupivacaine spinal is commonly performed as the primary anesthetic for orthopedic procedures. In some cases the duration of the block is inadequate. An epinephrine wash is sometimes performed to prolong the duration of the block.
- Trial name
- NCT02619409
- Testing
- Bupivacaine Only, EPI25, EPI50 group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Postoperative Pain
Prolonged Popliteal Fossa Nerve Blockade (Prolonged Pop)
This study looks at addition of medications to the local anesthetic for the nerve blockade.
- Trial name
- NCT02198235
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, Buprenorphine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Opioid Use, Pain, Postoperative
Standard Bupivacaine vs Liposomal Bupivacaine in Colorectal Patients
The transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block can be used to reduce pain in patients who get abdominal surgery. TAP blocks are given with a local anesthetic.
- Conditions
- Opioid Use, Pain, Postoperative, Colectomy, Colorectal Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT03638635
- Testing
- Bupivacaine, Bupivacaine liposome
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- Inova Health Care Services
Peripheral Nerve Blocks
Computer Assisted Instrument Guidance (CAIG) for Orthopedic Peripheral Nerve Blocks
The objective of this research is to determine if the addition of the Clear Guide ONE, a Computer Assisted Instrument Guidance (CAIG) system, provides improvement over existing ultrasound guided, needle-based procedures for…
- Trial name
- NCT02614222
- Testing
- Peripheral Nerve Blocks with CAIG
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Clear Guide Medical
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
Magnetic Resonance Angiography for Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
The purpose of this study is to compare the difference between two magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques for visualizing arteries.
- Trial name
- NCT00707876
- Testing
- ferumoxytol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 119 people
- Sponsor
- AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), High On-treatment Platelet Reactivity (HTPR)
The Effect of IV Cangrelor and Oral Ticagrelor Study
Major heart attacks are caused by a number of factors, the two major of which are furring up of a coronary artery with atheroma and then sudden clot formation on this area leading to a blockage and interruption of blood flow.
- Conditions
- Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), High On-treatment Platelet Reactivity (HTPR), Microvascular Obstruction (MVO), ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
- Trial name
- NCT02733341
- Testing
- Cangrelor, Ticagrelor
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- The Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust
ACL Injury, Post Operative Pain
iPACK for Post-op Pain Following ACL Reconstruction
This study will consist of patients 12 years and older undergoing ACL reconstruction using a quadriceps or bone-patella tendon bone (BTB) graft.
- Trial name
- NCT05498870
- Testing
- Adductor Canal Block (ACB) Only, Adductor Canal Block (ACB) + iPACK Block
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Pancreatic Carcinoma
Repeat Quadratus Lumborum Block to Reduce Opioid Need in Patients After Pancreatic Surgery
This phase II trial studies how an additional anesthetic nerve block, called a quadratus lumborum block, works to reduce the need for opioids in patients after pancreatic surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT03745794
- Testing
- Best Practice, Quadratus Lumborum Block, Quality-of-Life Assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 136 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Pain
Parasternal Nerve Block Using Bupivacaine for Postoperative Analgesia in Children Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
All pediatric patients who undergo cardiac surgery require analgesic medications for postoperative pain control and many require sedation to facilitate comfort with cares.
- Trial name
- NCT02512861
- Testing
- Bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 93 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Head and Neck Cancer
Bempegaldesleukin (NKTR-214) With Radiation and Anti-PD-1 Immunotherapy for Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
This trial will evaluate safety and efficacy of the combination of anti-PD1, NKTR-214, and palliative radiation therapy in patients with recurrent or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.
- Trial name
- NCT04936841
- Testing
- NKTR-214, anti-PD-1 therapy, Palliative Radiation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Aortic Valve Stenosis
5 Year Observation of Patients With PORTICO Valves
The purpose of this clinical investigation is to further assess the performance and safety profile of the commercially-available Portico™ TAVI System in patients with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis.
- Trial name
- PORTICO-1 (NCT01802788)
- Testing
- St Jude Medical Portico replacement aortic valve, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implant
- Where
- 60 sites in Australia, Belgium and 11 more
- Volunteers
- 1,032 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott Medical Devices
Coronary Artery Disease
Effect of Introducer Length on the Rate of Radial Artery Occlusion During Endovascular Coronary Procedures
This study evaluates estimate impact of introducers length during endovascular coronary procedures on rate of a radial artery occlusion.
- Trial name
- IntroLength (NCT03854253)
- Testing
- Long introducer sheath, Short introducer sheath
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Macular Edema, Retinal Vein Occlusion
A Safety and Efficacy Study of OZURDEX® in Macular Edema Associated With Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
This study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of OZURDEX® (700 µg dexamethasone implant) in patients with macular edema associated with branch retinal vein occlusion.
- Trial name
- COBALT (NCT01903720)
- Testing
- dexamethasone implant
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- Allergan
Pain Management Strategies in Liver Resection Surgery
TEA vs. PVB vs. PCA in Liver Resection Surgery
This study aims to compare the efficacy and safety of three alternative methods of analgesia in patients undergoing complex liver resection surgery: 1) thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA), 2) continuous paravertebral block (PVB)…
- Trial name
- NCT02192879
- Testing
- thoracic epidural, continuous paravertebral catheter, Patient-Controlled Analgesia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Aortic Valve Stenosis, Valvular Heart Disease
CoreValve Advance-II Study: Prospective International Post-market Study
The CoreValve ADVANCE-II Study is a best practices investigation of patients implanted with the Medtronic CoreValve bioprosthesis.
- Trial name
- Advance-II (NCT01624870)
- Where
- 9 sites in Belgium, Czechia and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure
Renal Artery Stenosis
Renal Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) Study Comparing Dotarem and Time Of Flight (TOF)
The study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of Dotarem enhanced MRA compared to TOF MRA in patients suffering from renal arterial disease.
- Trial name
- NCT00845702
- Testing
- Gadoterate meglumine (Dotarem), Time of Flight Magnetic Resonance Angiography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Guerbet
Teen Drivers, Motor Vehicle Accident
Way to Safety Cellphone Blocking
Research participants will be recruited to take part in a randomized control trial. Participants' cellphone use will be observed during an initial baseline period.
- Trial name
- NCT02416713
- Testing
- Cellcontrol DriveID, Education Only
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia