Clinical trials: Catheters
Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
Substrate Guided Ablation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF), often referred to as an 'irregular heartbeat', is the most common abnormal heart rhythm worldwide. AF may be intermittent (termed paroxysmal) or sustained (termed persistent).Catheter ablation is…
- Trial name
- HEAT-AF (NCT04657978)
- Testing
- Substrate guided left atrial ablation
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust
Induction of Labor, Cesarean
A Prospective Comparative Study of Induction of Labor With a Cervical Ripening Double Balloon vs Foley Catheter
Hypothesis: The induction of labor in patients with unfavorable Bishop score is a challenging obstetrical process, and may be influenced or complicated by the cervical ripening method used.
- Conditions
- Induction of Labor, Cesarean, Endometritis
- Trial name
- NCT00501033
- Testing
- Mechanical induction of labor, Double Balloon, Foley Catheter
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Western Galilee Hospital-Nahariya
Catheter Complications, Cancer
Comparison Between Internal Jugular Vein Versus Axillary Vein for Implantable Ports
Comparison between internal jugular vein versus via axillary vein with single-incision for placement of implantable ports in cancer patients. Investigators are recruiting 240 patients and randomizing 120 for each arm.
- Trial name
- NCT03512899
- Testing
- Right internal jugular access., Left internal jugular access., Right axillary vein access.
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- AC Camargo Cancer Center
Postdural Puncture Headache, Post-Lumbar Puncture Headache
Incidence of Headache Following an Unintentional Dural Puncture
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the use of intrathecal morphine administration following an unintentional dural puncture, to decrease the incidence of post dural puncture headaches (PDPH) in obstetric patients.
- Conditions
- Postdural Puncture Headache, Post-Lumbar Puncture Headache, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks
- Trial name
- NCT01977898
- Testing
- Morphine, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Coronary Restenosis
Treatment of In-Stent Restenosis by Paclitaxel Coated PTCA Balloons (PACCOCATH - ISR I)
The PACCOCATH ISR study is a randomized, double-blinded German multicenter trial on the efficacy and tolerance of a paclitaxel coated balloon catheter in coronary in-stent restenosis.
- Trial name
- NCT00106587
- Testing
- PTCA, paclitaxel coated balloon catheter (device with drug)
- Where
- 5 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Saarland
Coronary Artery Disease
Assessment of Catheter-based Interrogation and Standard Techniques for Fractional Flow Reserve Measurement
This study will assess the differences between Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) measurements made by the Navvus catheter and a commercially available pressure guidewire in up to 240 subjects where FFR is clinically indicated.
- Trial name
- ACIST-FFR (NCT02577484)
- Testing
- RXi System, Pressure Wire
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- Acist Medical Systems
Central Venous Catheters
Efficacy of Ben-Guard Garment in Reducing Pediatric Central Line Complications
Central venous catheter (CVC) insertion is a common surgical procedure performed in children for the delivery of nutritional support, medications, frequent blood draws or transfusions.
- Trial name
- NCT05109338
- Testing
- Ben-Guard Garment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Pain, Anxiety
The Effect of Using a Kaleidoscope During Central Venous Catheter Dressing Changes in Children With Cancer
Many medical interventions, including the dressing of central venous catheters, a common procedure used for children with cancer, cause anxiety and pain in children. This can adversely affect their care and recovery.
- Trial name
- NCT04924023
- Testing
- kaleidoscope application
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Mehmet Akif Ersoy University
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
TactiSense IDE Trial of TactiCath SE for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
This clinical investigation is intended to demonstrate the acute safety and effectiveness of ablation with the TactiCath™ Contact Force Ablation Catheter, Sensor Enabled™ (TactiCath SE) for the treatment of drug refractory…
- Trial name
- TactiSense (NCT03354663)
- Testing
- TactiCath SE
- Where
- 21 sites in United States, Australia and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 156 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott Medical Devices
Peripheral Arterial Disease, Peripheral Arterial Disease(PAD)
Prospective, Multicenter, Single-Arm Observational Study to Confirm the Safety and Clinical Performance of the Oscar Peripheral Multifunctional Catheter for the Dilatation of Lesions in the Femoral, Popliteal and Infrapopliteal Arteries (BIO-OSCAR First)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the standard of care practices, procedural outcomes, and in-hospital complications for endovascular peripheral interventions of femoral, popliteal and infrapopliteal lesions.
- Trial name
- NCT06758921
- Testing
- Oscar Peripheral Multifunctional Catheter
- Where
- 16 sites in Austria, Belgium and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Biotronik AG
Continuous Femoral Nerve Blocks in Healthy Volunteers
Effects of Catheter Tip Location Relative to the Femoral Nerve on Sensory and Motor Function
To determine if the way local anesthetic, or numbing medication, is delivered through a tiny tube next to the nerves that go to the thigh affects the strength and sensation in the thigh.
- Trial name
- NCT01263249
- Testing
- Catheter Anterior to the Femoral Nerve, Catheter Posterior to the Femoral Nerve
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Aortic Valve Disease
Transapical Implantation of Ventor Embracer™ Valve in Patients With Severe Aortic Valve Disease
A prospective single arm study evaluating feasibility and safety of a catheter-based transapical implantation of the Ventor Embracer™ aortic valve bioprosthesis in patients with severe aortic valve disease, specifically aortic…
- Trial name
- NCT00677638
- Testing
- Ventor Embracer
- Where
- 3 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Ventor Technologies
Urinary Incontinence
Consumer Evaluation of Intermittent Catheter Product Modifications
This study aims to collect feedback from hydrophilic intermittent catheter end-users to assess user acceptance of the test hydrophilic intermittent catheter and generate evidence to support commercial marketing objectives.
- Trial name
- NCT04619992
- Testing
- Currently marketed Hydrophillic Intermittent Catheter, Test Hydrophilic Intermittent Catheter
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Hollister Incorporated
Peri Operative Analgesia
ESP Versus TEA for Oeasophagus Cancer Surgery
For esophagectomy, peri-operative continuous thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) is the standard of care for perioperative pain management.
- Trial name
- ESPOK (NCT05631834)
- Testing
- Thoracic epidurale, Erector spinae block
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Vinmec Healthcare System
Atrial Fibrillation, Catheter Ablation
Electroacupuncture Intervention in Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation
This is a randomized control trial to determine whether electroacupuncture(EA) intervention with Morphine can reduce the intraoperative pain and early post-operative complications in patients undergoing catheter ablation of…
- Trial name
- NCT05575544
- Testing
- Acupuncture plus morphine
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Chest Hospital
Preterm, Pain, Acute
Peripheral Intravenous Central Catheter Intervention in Preterm Infants
This study will be conducted to evaluate the effect of grasping reflex stimulation applied during peripheral intravenous central catheter (PIC) intervention on pain and stress in preterm infants receiving treatment and care in…
- Conditions
- Preterm, Pain, Acute, Stress, Nursing Caries
- Trial name
- NCT05359809
- Testing
- Graspin Palmar Reflex Stimulation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ataturk University
Vascular Access Devices, Venous Puncture
Comparison Between Mini-midline and the Peripheral Intravenous Catheter
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the difference between LPC (mini-midline) and PIVC (peripheral venous catheter) on the need of further venipuncture for blood withdrawal or placement of a new…
- Trial name
- INSERT/2022 (NCT06290284)
- Testing
- Long Peripheral Catheter, Peripheral Intra-Venous Catheter
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 294 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
Mechanical Complication of Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter
Prophylactic Omentopexy During Laparoscopic Insertion of Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter
The purpose of this study is to compare function of the peritoneal dialysis catheter in two groups of patients with and without prophylactic omentopexy that was performed during laparoscopic insertion of peritoneal catheters.
- Trial name
- NCT02879734
- Testing
- Prophylactic laparoscopic omentopexy
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Catheter Dysfunction
Long-term Venous Catheterization in Pediatric Anesthesia: Prevalence and Risk Factors of Dysfunction
To evaluate the prevalence of long-life catheters dysfunction and identify the risk factors associated to premature withdrawal in pediatric population. For that: retrospective study, during 3 years, in CHU Nancy.
- Trial name
- NCT05005598
- Testing
- catheter dysfunction
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 381 people
- Sponsor
- Central Hospital, Nancy, France
Urinary Tract Infection, Bacteriuria
Prophylactic Antibiotics on Urethral Catheter Withdrawal
Urinary-tract infection (UTI) is the most common type of hospital-acquired infection (30% of all). The purpose of this study is to determine whether antibiotic prophylaxis for urinary catheter removal is useful at preventing…
- Trial name
- NCT00126698
- Testing
- trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, ciprofloxacin
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- St. Antonius Hospital