Clinical trials: Critically Ill Surgical Patients
Endocarditis, Sepsis
Cytokine REmoval in CRitically Ill PAtients Requiring Surgical Therapy for Infective Endocarditis (RECReATE)
Infectious endocarditis (IE) and other severe infections are well-known to induce significant changes in the immune response including immune functionality in a considerable number of affected patients.
- Conditions
- Endocarditis, Sepsis, Septic Shock
- Trial name
- RECREATE (NCT03892174)
- Testing
- Treatment protocol with adsorption
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern
Surgery
Validation of Noninvasive Hemoglobin, Comparison of PVI to Standard Methods, and Validation of Clinical Efficacy of ORI
The study goal is to establish the correlation of hemoglobin values determined by the noninvasive pulse oximetry-determined hemoglobin (SpHb) system with hemoglobin as measured by other validated devices.
- Trial name
- NCT02841397
- Testing
- Masimo Pulse CO-Oximeter
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Masimo Corporation
Acute Renal Failure, SIRS
BK Virus and Renal Dysfunction in Postoperative/Posttraumatic Critically Ill Patients
The purpose of this study is to find out whether acute renal failure is associated with BK virus reactivation in postoperative/posttraumatic critically ill patients with severe SIRS/sepsis and shock.
- Conditions
- Acute Renal Failure, SIRS, Sepsis, Critically Ill
- Trial name
- BICUK (NCT00736827)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- University of Ulm
Sleep Disorders, Delirium
Evaluation of Risk Factors of Sleep Quality in Intensive Care Unit
The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between sleep disturbances and delirium in surgical ICU patients. The study set up to test the hypothesis that the occurrence of delirium is associated to the alteration…
- Trial name
- NCT00507481
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Sponsor
- University of Turin, Italy
Heparin-induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)
Rapid Diagnosis of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia in Surgical Critically Ill Patients
The early diagnosis of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia is particularly difficult in surgical critically ill patients. If the use of rapid immunological diagnostic methods and pretest scoring systems has been proposed in the…
- Trial name
- TIH (NCT02790567)
- Testing
- HEP score, 4Ts score, ID-PaGIA test
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon
Hyperglycemia, Cardiac Surgery
Continuous Glucose Monitoring Combined With Computer Algorithm for Intensive Insulin Therapy in Cardiosurgical Patients
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a system combining continuous glucose measurement with a computer-based algorithm for insulin delivery in patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT00996099
- Testing
- Continuous glucose monitoring system combined with enhanced model predictive control algorithm for intensive insulin treatment, Intensive insulin therapy using standard protocol
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Charles University, Czech Republic
Muscle Weakness, Critical Illness
Systematic Team Approach to Guide Early Mobilization in Surgical Intensive Care Unit Patients
The investigators hypothesize that by applying a validated algorithm to accomplish early mobilization in surgical intensive care unit (ICU) patients, these patients will achieve a higher level of mobility which translates to…
- Conditions
- Muscle Weakness, Critical Illness, Respiratory Insufficiency
- Trial name
- mSOMS (NCT01363102)
- Testing
- SOMS
- Where
- 5 sites in United States, Austria and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Myocardial Ischemia, Critical Illness
Bright Light Exposure in Surgical Patients
1. Elucidate the influence of intense light therapy pretreatment in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. We hypothesize that intense light exposure is associated with the peripheral stabilization of Per2 in human buccal swabs and…
- Conditions
- Myocardial Ischemia, Critical Illness, Endothelial Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT03822949
- Testing
- Day Light, ICU Intense Light
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Intra-Abdominal Infection, Candida
Rezafungin Peritoneal Diffusion for Intra-abdominal Candidiasis
ntra-abdominal candidiasis is a serious infection common in critically ill patients, often leading to high mortality if not treated quickly.
- Conditions
- Intra-Abdominal Infection, Candida, Abdominal Surgery Patients, Critically Ill Intensive Care Unit Patients
- Trial name
- REAREZ (NCT07093203)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Central Hospital, Nancy, France
Sepsis
Project 4B: Lower Extremity Strength Training in ICU Patients
The purpose of this research study is to see if electrical stimulation of the leg muscles will improve strength in patients receiving mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit (ICU).
- Trial name
- NCT02467023
- Testing
- Muscle stimulation with Niveus medical stimulator, measurement of maximal isometric twitch strength, Muscle Biopsy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Surgery
Target Attainment and Pharmacokinetics of Antimicrobials in Non-critically Ill Surgery Patients (TAPAS)
In this prospective observational study, the investigators want to document pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) target attainment of frequently used antimicrobials in an adult non critically ill surgery population (abdominal…
- Trial name
- TAPAS (NCT03120663)
- Testing
- amoxicillin-clavulanic acid
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Surgery, Critical Illness
Predictive Ability of PEEP Induced Changes in CVP to Predict Volume Responsiveness in Mechanically Ventilated Patients After Major Abdominal Surgery
Interventional study which will assess whether an positive end expiratory pressure induced increase of central venous pressure is a valid predictor of volume responsiveness in mechanically ventilated patients after major…
- Conditions
- Surgery, Critical Illness, Cardiac Output, Low
- Trial name
- NCT04191408
- Testing
- PEEP increase
- Where
- Croatia
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Dubrava
Surgery, Critical Illness
Sedation Optimisation Strategy (S.O.S.) Ventilation
Use of sedatives and analgesics is common in mechanically ventilated patients hospitalized in Intensive Care Unit (ICU). That is called " sedation " and aimed to reduce both pain and anxiety and also to allow an effective and…
- Conditions
- Surgery, Critical Illness, Mechanical Ventilation Complication, Organ Dysfunction Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT01486121
- Testing
- Therapy strategy
- Where
- 3 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, Sepsis
Impact of Vitamin D Supplementation on Hepcidin Levels and Transfusion Requirements in Surgical and Septic Patients
Acute inflammation induced by surgery and sepsis is complicated by the development of iron-restricted anemia due to the up-regulation of hepcidin.
- Conditions
- Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, Sepsis, Surgical Injuries
- Trial name
- DEHEPTRA (NCT03001687)
- Testing
- enteral supplementation with vitamin D, blood collection 3mL
- Where
- Romania
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Patients Are Recruited From One Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery ICU
Study of Safety and Efficacy on Neuromyopathy of Early Standing With the Assistance of Tilt Table in Critically Patients
Critically ill patients frequently develop muscle weakness due to critical illness-related acute neuropathy and/or myopathy. This disorder is associated with difficulties in weaning from mechanical ventilation, prolonged…
- Trial name
- TILT (NCT02047617)
- Testing
- the standard physiotherapy group, standing table group
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 145 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Chirurgical Marie Lannelongue
Nutrition Disorder, Trauma
Supplemental Enteral Protein in Critical Illness
The aim of this study is too determine the effect of enteral protein supplementation on biochemical measures of inflammation and protein metabolism in critically ill surgical patients.
- Conditions
- Nutrition Disorder, Trauma, Critical Illness
- Trial name
- NCT03170401
- Testing
- Protein supplementation, Standard enteral nutrition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Cancer, Critically Ill
Protein Intake Associated With Physical Activity Related to Specific Outcomes
This is a Randomized Controlled Trial . The purpose of this study is to assess the hypothesis that whether a high protein diet combined with a physical activity protocol in surgical cancer patients admitted to the ICU in the post…
- Conditions
- Cancer, Critically Ill, Surgery
- Trial name
- STRENGTH (NCT03438201)
- Testing
- Intervention, Control
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 126 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Critical Illness, Sedation Complication
Sedation, ANalgesia and Delirium MANagement in Intensive Care Unit
Patients with acute severe health problems often need to be admitted to specialised hospital wards called Intensive Care Units (ICUs) where they can receive emergency treatment such as mechanical ventilation to support their…
- Conditions
- Critical Illness, Sedation Complication, Intensive Care Unit Delirium, Analgesia
- Trial name
- SAnDMAN (NCT05027217)
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 3,421 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oxford
Respiration, Artificial, Positive-Pressure Respiration
VENtilation Modalities During Transport of PostoperatIve CRITically Ill Patients to the ICU
Patients undergoing major non-cardiac surgery may require postoperative mechanical ventilation and transfer from the operating room to the intensive care unit (ICU).
- Conditions
- Respiration, Artificial, Positive-Pressure Respiration, Postoperative Complications (Cardiopulmonary), Postoperative Complications
- Trial name
- VENTICRIT (NCT07646249)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 800 people
- Sponsor
- Societa Italiana Anestesia Analgesia Rianimazione e Terapia Intensiva
Intraabdominal Infections, Fluid Balance; Disorder
Intra-Abdominal Sepsis and Relationship Between Cumulative Fluid Balance and Serum Sodium and Chloride Levels and In-Hospital Mortality
Intra-abdominal sepsis and septic shock in critically ill surgical patients have a high mortality rate. Fluid therapy is one of the initial resuscitation measures, but it can contribute to poor treatment outcomes through fluid…
- Conditions
- Intraabdominal Infections, Fluid Balance; Disorder, Sodium Disorder, Chloride Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT06838585
- Testing
- infusion therapy
- Where
- Serbia
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Clinical Center of Vojvodina