Clinical trials: Cancer Surgery
Mesothelioma
MEDI4736 Or MEDI4736 + Tremelimumab In Surgically Resectable Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
The objective of this study is to determine whether MEDI4736 or combination therapy with MEDI4736 + tremelimumab are associated with favorable alterations of the intratumoral immunologic environment in subjects undergoing…
- Trial name
- NCT02592551
- Testing
- MEDI4736, Tremelimumab, no other name
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Morbid Obesity, Hernia
Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) Database for the Purpose of Research
The Minimally Invasive Surgery Team (MIST) are establishing a separate research database to find out more about patient's undergoing minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopic , open and robot assisted) procedures at UCSD.
- Conditions
- Morbid Obesity, Hernia, Colorectal Cancer, Laparoscopy
- Trial name
- NCT00535990
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Intraocular Pressure, Oncology
Effect of Position and Anesthetic Choice in Intraocular Pressure in Robotic GYN (Gynecologic) Oncology Patients
Steep Trendelenburg positioning and insufflation of the abdominal cavity have shown to increase intra ocular pressure. Different anesthetic techniques can alter intra ocular pressure and a small pilot study showed decrease in…
- Trial name
- NCT04281017
- Testing
- TIVA, Balanced anesthesia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Fibroids
Misoprostol for Reduction of Blood Loss During Fibroid Surgery
The aim of this research work is to assess the impact of a single preoperative dose of buccal misoprostol in reducing blood loss during abdominal fibroid surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT02209545
- Testing
- Misoprostol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Post-operative Pain, Colon Cancer
The Effect of Exparel on Post Operative Pain and Narcotic Use After Colon Surgery
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effect of Exparel on pain control and patient outcome after colon resection. The investigators will evaluate the clinical course of the patients who receive exparel as compared to the…
- Conditions
- Post-operative Pain, Colon Cancer, Diverticulitis
- Trial name
- NCT02052557
- Testing
- Bupivacaine, Bupivacaine liposome suspension
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Des Moines University
Breast Cancer
The Breast Cancer Online Rehabilitation Program
The investigators have developed an online rehabilitation platform to guide women in their home-based upper-body exercises after breast cancer surgery.
- Trial name
- BRECOR (NCT02673918)
- Testing
- Home-based upper-body rehabilitation with online support
- Where
- 6 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Residual Disease, Aggressive Periodontitis
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Plus Low-dose Aspirin Daily Supplementation in Surgical Therapy to Treat Aggressive Periodontitis
The aim of this randomized controlled clinical trial of superiority will be to evaluate the effect of 3 g of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and 100 mg of aspirin daily supplementation over a period of 180 days as adjunct to…
- Trial name
- NCT03093207
- Testing
- Open flap debridement, Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, Aspirin
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho
Antibiotic Side Effect, Eyelid; Wound
Topical Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Eyelids
The investigators propose a prospective randomized control trial testing the hypothesis that routine topical antibiotic prophylaxis does not significantly reduce the rate of infection after eyelid surgery.
- Conditions
- Antibiotic Side Effect, Eyelid; Wound, Eyelid Diseases, Surgical Wound Infection
- Trial name
- NCT03199911
- Testing
- Topical Antibiotic Product, Topical Non-Antibiotic Ointment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 401 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Patient Reported Outcomes
Ambulatory Cancer Care Electronic Symptom Self-Reporting for Surgical Patients
The aim of this study is to understand and improve the experience of patients after surgery by comparing two methods of following symptoms while the patient recovers at home.
- Trial name
- NCT03178045
- Testing
- Team Monitoring, Enhanced Feedback
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,793 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Colon Malignant Tumor, Colon Benign Tumor
Apollo Overstitch, a Treat and Resect Model
The Overstitch (Apollo Endosurgery, Austin, Texas) is an FDA cleared product which attaches to a standard double channel endoscope.
- Trial name
- Overstitch (NCT01307813)
- Testing
- Overstitch Endoscopic Suturing System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Venous Thrombosis
Study of Arixtra (Fondaparinux Sodium) to Prevent Blood Clots in Women Undergoing Abdominopelvic Surgery for Likely Gynecologic Malignancy
This is a randomized trial to compare intermittent compression devices with or without post-operative Arixtra (fondaparinux sodium) in women undergoing major abdominal surgery for known or presumed gynecologic malignancies.
- Trial name
- NCT00539942
- Testing
- Arixtra (fondaparinux sodium), Intermittent compression devices (ICD)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Lung Tumor
Analgesic Efficacy of Intravenous Acetaminophen After Video-assisted Thoracic Surgery
We will study the efficacy of FDA approved intravenous (IV) acetaminophen ("Ofirmev", © 2011 Cadence Pharmaceuticals, Inc.) in reducing opioid consumption after minimally invasive thoracic surgery in a double blind randomized…
- Trial name
- NCT01783236
- Testing
- IV Acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Prostate Cancer, Nerve Sparing Prostatectomy
Pilot Study of VTI Doppler Probe Use to Identify Neurovascular Bundle During Prostate Surgery
This study is designed to evaluate the use of a disposable laparoscopic Doppler probe in robotic assisted prostatectomies. The Vascular Technology, Inc.
- Trial name
- NCT01794936
- Testing
- VTI Probe
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Lung Cancer
Efficacy Between Serratus Plane Block And Local Infiltration In Vats
Robotic video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is increasingly being used as it is a less invasive surgery compared to traditional methods, but the acute pain at an early stage after VATS has a major impact on perioperative…
- Trial name
- NCT03642457
- Testing
- Bupivacaine, Bupivacaine liposome
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Breast Cancer
The Use of a High-frequency Ultrasonic Knife in Breast Cancer Surgery
Background: Lymphatic stasis and seroma formation are common complications of axillary lymphadenectomy in breast cancer surgery.
- Trial name
- UKBC (NCT00996632)
- Testing
- ultrasonic knife (Ultracision®, Ethicon Endo Surgery), conventional diarthermy knife
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 94 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Trieste
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
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Natural Orifice Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) Cystgastrostomy for the Treatment of Pancreatic Pseudocysts
Natural Orifice Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) describes a new field of investigational surgery which uses the endoscope as the primary operative tool.
- Trial name
- NCT00541593
- Testing
- Pancreatic Pseudocystgastrostomy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baystate Medical Center
Scar, Skin Scarring
Scar Appearance After Postoperative Hydrocolloid Dressing Versus Standard Petrolatum Ointment
Patients will be randomized either to receive standard daily dressing or hydrocolloid dressing using a randomization generator. After closing the wound with the sutures,the scar will be covered by a hydrocolloid dressing, which…
- Conditions
- Scar, Skin Scarring, Skin Cancer, Wound Heal
- Trial name
- NCT05618912
- Testing
- Hydrocolloid dressing, Petrolatum jelly dressing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 146 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Cervical Cancer, Uterine Endometrial Cancer
Implementation of a Rapid Recovery Program in Gynecologic Oncology Surgery: A Pilot Study
Over 600,000 hysterectomies are performed annually in the United States. Despite increasing use of less invasive approaches, the majority of hysterectomies are still performed via traditional laparotomy, which can be associated…
- Conditions
- Cervical Cancer, Uterine Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01705288
- Testing
- Laparotomy, intravenous narcotics, standard anesthesia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 103 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Vismodegib for Treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma
The primary objectives of this study are to assess, using Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) at the end of treatment, the efficacy (primary) and safety (secondary) of vismodegib compared to placebo in the oral adjunctive pre…
- Trial name
- Erivedge (NCT01543581)
- Testing
- Vismodegib
- Volunteers
- 3 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Abel Torres, MD