Clinical trials: Block
Overweight and Obesity, Insulin Resistance
ENAC Blockade and Arterial Stiffness
To determine whether treatment with the ENaC inhibitor, amiloride, improves endothelial function and arterial stiffness in obese insulin resistant subjects in a randomized placebo-controlled trial examining pre and postmenopausal…
- Trial name
- NCT03837626
- Testing
- Amiloride Pill
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 137 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Shoulder Pain, Rotator Cuff Tear
Efficacy of Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine for Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
The purpose of this study is to compare the quality and duration of pain relief after shoulder surgery provided by a single injection of liposomal bupivacaine versus standard bupivacaine when administered as an interscalene…
- Trial name
- NCT01977352
- Testing
- Liposomal bupivacaine, Bupivacaine 0.25%
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
Native and Valve in Valve Aortic Valve Failure
Bioprosthetic or Native Aortic Scallop Intentional Laceration to Prevent Iatrogenic Coronary Artery Obstruction (BASILICA) Prospective Investigation
Background: TAVR is a common therapy for people with heart problems. It stands for transcatheter aortic valve replacement, TAVR can be a better option than surgery. But it isn t safe for everyone.
- Trial name
- BASILICA (NCT03381989)
- Testing
- ASHI_INTECC Astato XS 20 0.014 guidewire
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Cardiac Arrest
Neuromuscular Blockade for Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
The main purpose of this study is to evaluate if neuromuscular blockade improves lactate clearance (and preliminary secondary clinical outcome measures) as compared to usual care in post-cardiac arrest patients undergoing…
- Trial name
- NMB_in_CA (NCT02260258)
- Testing
- Rocuronium, Normal Saline
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 83 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Lower Limb Surgery
Spinal Anaesthesia With Levobupivacaine 0.5% and Ropivacaine 0.75% for Lower Limb Orthopaedic Surgery
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of two intrathecally administered drugs:0.5% levobupivacaine and0.75%Ropivacaine in spinal anesthesia
- Trial name
- NCT02201784
- Testing
- Levobupivacaine, Ropivacaine
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Aligarh Muslim University
Wheezy Bronchitis, Asthmatic Bronchitis
Efficacy of Intermittent Tiotropium in Early Childhood Wheezing
This study evaluates the effect of intermittent tiotropium bromide and salbutamol as needed versus intermittent fluticasone propionate and salbutamol as needed, or solely, salbutamol as needed on episode-free days in infants and…
- Conditions
- Wheezy Bronchitis, Asthmatic Bronchitis, Wheezing, Obstruction Airway
- Trial name
- NCT03199976
- Testing
- Tiotropium Bromide, Fluticasone Propionate, Salbutamol
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Helsinki University Central Hospital
Irreversible Pulpitis (Toothache)
Effect of Buffered Numbing Solution on Patients With Toothaches
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of buffered lidocaine (a numbing solution) on the ability to numb patients with toothaches.
- Trial name
- NCT01868776
- Testing
- buffered lidocaine, nonbuffered lidocaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Pain
Dorsal Penile Nerve Block for Rigid Cystoscopy in Men
This study will determine the effectiveness and safety of dorsal penile nerve block (DPNB) in men undergoing rigid cystoscopy.
- Trial name
- NCT02502487
- Testing
- Dorsal Penile Nerve Block, Ropivacaine, Tetracaine
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 258 people
- Sponsor
- West China Hospital
Gallbladder Disease
A Study Comparing the Use of Deep or Standard Neuromuscular Blockade in Combination With Low or Standard Insufflation Pressures in Participants Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (P07982)
The purpose of this pilot study is to compare the use of deep or standard neuromuscular blockade (NMB) in combination with low or standard insufflation pressure in participants undergoing a surgical procedure, laparoscopic…
- Trial name
- NCT01728584
- Testing
- Rocuronium, Insufflation, Sugammadex
- Where
- 2 sites in Germany, Italy
- Volunteers
- 127 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
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
Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
Combined Therapy of Posterior Subtenon Triamcinolone Acetonide and Intravitreal Bevacizumab for Macular Edema Secondary to Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
This study compares the efficacy of intravitreal bevacizumab monotherapy only or combined therapy of posterior subtenon's triamcinolone acetonide and intravitreal bevacizumab for the treatment of macular edema associated with…
- Trial name
- NCT01614509
- Testing
- intravitreal bevacizumab monotherapy, combined therapy of posterior subtenon triamcinolone acetonide and intravitreal bevacizumab injection
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Yeungnam University College of Medicine
Pain, Obesity
The Effect of Pre-Operative Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block in the Post Operative Opioid Consumption in Morbid Obese Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery: A Prospective,Randomized, Blinded Study
The use of preoperative TAP block in laparoscopic bariatric surgery can improve the postoperative pain and quality of recovery in patients undergoing these procedures.
- Conditions
- Pain, Obesity, Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT01075087
- Testing
- (study group) will receive a bilateral TAP block using 20 cc of 0.5% ropivacaine on each side.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Knee Arthritis
Skin to Adductor Canal Distance in Various Positions
To control pain after total knee replacement surgery a catheter (tubing) is sometimes inserted into an anatomic space containing nerves that provide sensation to parts of the knee. This space is called the adductor canal.
- Trial name
- Skin to AC (NCT03562559)
- Testing
- Measurements Using Ultrasound
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Pain, Surgical Abortion
Paracervical Block in First Trimester Surgical Abortions
The investigators primary objective is to study the analgesic effects of combined ketorolac and lidocaine in a paracervical block compared to preoperative ibuprofen followed by intra-operative paracervical block with lidocaine…
- Trial name
- NCT00617097
- Testing
- lidocaine, ketorolac and lidocaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
Assessing the Efficacy and Safety of Brolucizumab Versus Aflibercept in Patients With Visual Impairment Due to Macular Edema Secondary to Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of brolucizumab in treatment of patients with macular edema (ME) secondary to central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO).
- Trial name
- RAVEN (NCT03810313)
- Testing
- Brolucizumab 6 mg, Aflibercept 2 mg
- Where
- 120 sites in United States, Australia and 18 more
- Volunteers
- 493 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Cardiac Index
Effects of Neuromuscular Blockade Level and Intra-abdominal Pressure on Surgical Conditions and Cardiopulmonary Responses During Laparoscopic Colon Surgery With the Trendelenburg Position
The purpose of this study is to find out the effect of low abdominal pressure vs. standard abdominal pressure on the cardiac and respiratory function of the patients undergoing laparoscopic colon surgery in Trendelenberg…
- Trial name
- NCT02249585
- Testing
- Standard abdominal pressure, Low abdominal pressure, Conventional neuromuscular blockade
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 131 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Nerve Block, General Anesthesia
Spinal Versus General Anesthesia With Popliteal and Adductor Canal Blocks for Ambulatory Foot and Ankle Surgery.
The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a difference in patient outcomes with general anesthesia versus spinal anesthesia when given in addition to popliteal and adductor canal nerve blocks for foot and ankle…
- Conditions
- Nerve Block, General Anesthesia, Spinal Anesthesia, Pain
- Trial name
- LMA vs Spinal (NCT02996591)
- Testing
- 25 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine plus 2 mg preservative-free (PF) dexamethasone / 30 ml for popliteal nerve block, 10 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine plus 2 mg preservative-free (PF) dexamethasone / 30 ml for adductor canal nerve block, Midazolam, 2-5 mg IV + Glycopyrrolate, 0.1 mg IV + Ketamine, 10-20 mg + propofol as needed
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Surgery
Study of Recovery of Strength After Surgery Comparing Two Different Medications for Reversal of Muscle Relaxant
The purpose of this study is to compare two different medications (neostigmine/glycopyrrolate and sugammadex) to see if one drug improves patient comfort regarding the return of muscle strength after surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT03116997
- Testing
- Neostigmine+glycopyrrolate, Sugammadex
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 201 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Arterial Occlusion, Angina Pectoris
Comparing TR Band to Statseal in Conjunction With TR Band
The primary objectives of this study are to evaluate the performance of StatSeal Advanced used in conjunction with the TR Band (SSA) as compared to the TR Band without SSA (TRB) relative to: the incidence of peri-procedural…
- Conditions
- Arterial Occlusion, Angina Pectoris, Cardiovascular Diseases, Atherosclerosis
- Trial name
- NCT03028025
- Testing
- StatSeal, TR Band
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 184 people
- Sponsor
- VA Long Beach Healthcare System
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Erector Spinae Block for Spine Surgery
This study is to determine whether or not the addition of liposomal bupivacaine in an ESP block will have long term benefits for patients undergoing lumbar spinal fusion surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT05417113
- Testing
- Liposomal bupivacaine, Bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai