Clinical trials: Cervical Surgery
Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
Gait in Adult Patients With Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of cervical decompression surgery on the biomechanics of the lower extremities and spine during balance and gait in patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM), before…
- Trial name
- NCT03513679
- Testing
- Surgical intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas Back Institute
Goiter, Nodular, Total Thyroidectomy
Thyroid Cancer in Surgical Treated Multinodular Goiter
This study aims to investigate, based on existing knowledge, the incidence of occult thyroid carcinoma in a cohort of patients with MNG, providing new insights into the prevalence and characteristics of thyroid malignancies in…
- Conditions
- Goiter, Nodular, Total Thyroidectomy, Thyroid Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT06924242
- Testing
- total or partial thyroidectomy
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 223 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Foggia
Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
Assessment of Surgical Techniques for Treating Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
The primary purpose of this study is to compare anterior and posterior surgical approach in treatment of CSM in terms of surgical complications and neurological, functional, disease-specific and quality of life outcomes measures.
- Trial name
- CSM (NCT00285337)
- Testing
- Laminectomy and Laminoplasty
- Where
- 13 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 321 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- AOSpine North America Research Network
Thyroid Nodule
Benign Thyroid Nodules / Benign Goiter. What Subjective Problems Are Improved With an Operation and Can This be Predicted Preoperatively?
Nodules in the thyroid gland are common. Patients discover these lumps either because of their visible size increase or because of local discomforts such as difficulty swallowing, difficulty breathing or voice changes.
- Trial name
- NCT05526261
- Testing
- Hemithyroidectoy
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Linkoeping University
Fracture Clavicle
Clavipectoral Fascial Plane Block Versus Superficial Cervical Block in Fracture Clavicle
Ultrasound-guided Clavipectoral fascial plane block versus ultrasound-guided superficial Cervical plexus block in patients undergoing fracture clavicle operation
- Trial name
- NCT05881473
- Testing
- pain assessment after clavicular fracture repair
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Wound Closure Techniques
Closure Techniques and Scar Appearance
The goal of this study is to assess whether wound closure with skin adhesive or running stitches combined with skin adhesive will be superior to standard wound sutures.
- Trial name
- NCT01352533
- Testing
- Running polypropylene closure, Tissue Adhesive (Derma-Bond), Subcuticular polyglactin-910 combined with tissue adhesive
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Hysteroscopic Surgery, Pain, Postoperative
A Trial for Peroperative Procedure and Postoperative Pain After Rectal Misoprostol or Rectal Hyoscine Administration
Dilatation of the cervix is necessary before operative hysteroscopic procedures. This dilatation with Hegar dilators has certain difficulties and is associated with pain.
- Trial name
- NCT03359655
- Testing
- Misoprostol, Hyoscine butyl bromide
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bezmialem Vakif University
Cervical Stenosis, Cervical Spine
Evaluation of the Statistical Validity of Cervical Spine Measurements-Including Range of Motion, Strength, and Functional Test Results-for Return to Sport in Patients Who Have Undergone Surgery for Cervical Stenosis and/or Herniation.
Cervical stenosis is characterized by a narrowing of the spinal canal that exerts pressure on adjacent sensitive areas, potentially causing significant neck pain and cervicobrachial neuralgia accompanied by functional…
- Trial name
- RC REPRO (NCT07886112)
- Testing
- Questionnaires, Physical tests
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche
Breast Carcinoma, Malignant Digestive System Neoplasm
Studying the Workflow of the American College of Surgeons Geriatric Surgery Program to Improve Clinical Outcomes in Older Adults Undergoing Surgery at the James Cancer Hospital
This study examines how the American College of Surgeons Geriatric Surgery Verification Program, also called the ACS GSV Program, is implemented at the James Cancer Hospital.
- Conditions
- Breast Carcinoma, Malignant Digestive System Neoplasm, Malignant Female Reproductive System Neoplasm, Malignant Genitourinary System Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT07606287
- Testing
- Serious Illness Conversation Program training, ACS Geriatric Surgery Verification Program Implementation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Cancer Esophagus, Pancreatic Cancer
Effect of Chewing Gum on Postoperative Bowel Function Following Upper GI Tract Cancer Surgery
Every patient undergoing surgery in the abdomen will experience temporary paralysis of bowel function. This study evaluates whether chewing gum can reduce the bowel paralysis after surgery in patients undergoing either esophageal…
- Trial name
- NCT02260128
- Testing
- Chewing gum
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Michael Bau Mortensen
Cervical Dysplasia
A Pilot Study to Evaluate Ultrasonic Surgical Aspiration as a Treatment Modality for Cervical Dysplasia
Ultrasonic surgical aspiration of the cervix may be an effective method of treating cervical dysplasia without compromising the integrity of the cervix in reproductive age women.
- Trial name
- NCT00374114
- Testing
- cervical conization, ultrasonic surgical aspiration of the cervix
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Tennessee
Pain, Postoperative, Pain, Acute
Opioid Sparing Anesthesia in Cervical Spine Surgery
The aim of this double blind randomized study will be to investigate the effect of an opioid-free anesthesia regimen with a mixture of lidocaine and ketamine in the same syringe versus remifentanyl analgesia in cervical spine…
- Conditions
- Pain, Postoperative, Pain, Acute, Pain, Chronic, Pain, Nociceptive
- Trial name
- NCT05717361
- Testing
- ketamine-lidocaine, Remifentanil
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Evangelismos Hospital
Cervical Spine Degeneration
Analgesic Effectiveness of Nefopam in Patients Undergoing Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery
Nefopam is a benzoxazocine derivative which is non-opioid and non NSAIDs. The previous studies showed that nefopam can inhibit reuptake of serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine.
- Trial name
- NCT03955705
- Testing
- Nefopam 20 mg/ml, Normal saline
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
Analgesia
Inter-semispinal Fascial Plane Block (ISPB) Versus Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) in Posterior Cervical Spine Surgery
Recent advances in regional anesthesia techniques have aimed to provide more targeted and effective pain relief. Among these, the erector spinae plane (ESPB) block, the multifidus cervicis plane (MCP) block, and the paraspinal…
- Trial name
- NCT07340801
- Testing
- Bupivacaine
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fayoum University
Scar
Botox in the Healing of Surgical Wounds of the Neck
The investigators hypothesize that Botox A will reduce scarring and improve healing of surgical neck wounds.
- Trial name
- NCT01177358
- Testing
- Botulinum Toxin Type A, Normal Saline
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
SHOULDER DYSFUNCTION
Virtual Reality For Shoulder Dysfunction Post Neck Dissection Surgeries
The goal of this clinical trial study: is to determine the effect of Virtual reality on pain and function for shoulder dysfunction post neck dissection surgeries.
- Trial name
- NCT06257238
- Testing
- Fully immersive Head-Mounted Display Virtual Reality, Traditional Physical Therapy Program
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Proximal Femoral Fractures
Antibiotic-Loaded Cement Versus Non-Antibiotic-Loaded Cement in Hip Prosthesis Surgery for Proximal Femur Fractures
The study aims to determine if antibiotic-loaded cement reduces post-surgery infection rates compared to non-antibiotic cement. The trial involves 450 elderly patients with specific hip fractures, assessing infection incidence…
- Trial name
- NCT06200402
- Testing
- Antibiotic loaded
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 450 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele
Voice Disorder Due to Iatrogenic Factor, Endotracheal Intubation During Surgery
Objective and Perceptual Characteristics of the Voice After Endotracheal Intubation in Head and Neck Surgery
Introduction: Possible consequences of endotracheal intubation are post-intubation voice changes. Hypothesis: Endotracheal intubation during head and neck surgery is associated with objective and perceptual voice disorders.
- Conditions
- Voice Disorder Due to Iatrogenic Factor, Endotracheal Intubation During Surgery, Thyroid Surgery, Head and Neck Surgery
- Trial name
- VOICE (NCT07131800)
- Where
- Croatia
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Clinical Hospital Centre Zagreb
Pain, Procedural, Lidocaine
Effects of Cervical Lidocaine Spray on Pain Relief During Manual Vacuum Aspiration
This randomized control trial aim to evaluate the effectiveness of local lidocaine spray application to the cervix on the reducing of pain score during the manual vacuum aspiration
- Conditions
- Pain, Procedural, Lidocaine, Obstetric Surgical Procedures
- Trial name
- NCT06344637
- Testing
- 10 % lidocaine spray without adrenaline
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 216 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UdonThani Hospital
Head and Neck Cancer, Oropharyngeal Cancer
Role of Immune Activation in Response of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma to Therapy
The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of the immune system in the response of squamous cell cancers of the head and neck to treatment that includes radiation therapy.
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer, Oropharyngeal Cancer, Human Papillomavirus, Squamous Cell Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01358097
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai