Clinical trials: Distension
Abortion Late, Pain
Paracervical Block for Pain Control With Osmotic Dilator Placement
Cervical dilators are frequently used for preparation prior to second trimester surgical abortion. While their use decreases complications associated with surgical abortion, their placement is often uncomfortable for the patient.
- Trial name
- NCT02354092
- Testing
- Local anesthetic for tenaculum placement, Paracervical Block, Dilator Placement
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Hypertension
Effects of Nebivolol on Skeletal Muscle During Exercise in Hypertensive Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine if Nebivolol improves microvascular perfusion in skeletal muscle during exercise in hypertensive patients and whether this improvement is accompanied by reduction in vascular oxidative…
- Trial name
- NCT01501929
- Testing
- Metoprolol succinate, Nebivolol, Non-invasive measurement of Cardiac Output (CO)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Vascular Stiffness, Endothelial Dysfunction
Targeting Inflammation to Treat Cardiovascular Aging
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States with older age being a primary risk factor.
- Conditions
- Vascular Stiffness, Endothelial Dysfunction, Diastolic Dysfunction
- Trial name
- TIVA (NCT01775865)
- Testing
- Salsalate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gary L. Pierce
Glucose Intolerance, Aortic Stiffness
Healthy Aging Through Functional Food
The purpose of this study is to determine whether dietary inducers of glyoxalase 1 are effective in improving metabolic and vascular health.
- Conditions
- Glucose Intolerance, Aortic Stiffness, Vasodilation
- Trial name
- HATFF (NCT02095873)
- Testing
- Glyoxalase 1 (Glo1) inducer
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Warwick
Hemorrhage
Uterotonic Prophylaxis Trial
Excessive bleeding after dilation and evacuation (D\&E) requiring interventions is common, occurring in approximately 30% of cases at one large abortion-providing clinic.
- Trial name
- UPT (NCT02408965)
- Testing
- Methergine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 284 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Blood Loss, Anesthesia
Sevoflurane as an Anesthetic During Dilation and Evacuation Procedures
Sevoflurane is an FDA-approved anesthetic drug commonly used for anesthesia during second trimester abortion procedures. It has a few advantages, including ease of use by the anesthesia provider.
- Trial name
- NCT01048658
- Testing
- Sevoflurane, No Sevoflurane
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Induced Abortion, Abortion Techniques
Mifepristone Versus Misoprostol for Cervical Preparation Prior to Surgical Abortion Between 11 to 15 Weeks
Surgical abortion in the late first trimester and early second trimester is usually performed with the aid of a cervical preparing agent, which helps to open up the uterine cervix for the procedure.
- Conditions
- Induced Abortion, Abortion Techniques, Mifepristone, Misoprostol
- Trial name
- MIMI11-15 (NCT01636063)
- Testing
- Mifepristone, Misoprostol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Horner Syndrome
Exploration of Pupil Dilation in Horner's Patients Taking Flomax
This study is evaluating the pupil dilation of Horner's Patients who have ever taken an alpha blocker such as Tamsulosin. Patients will undergo eye dilation as would occur at a yearly eye examination, but their pupil dilation…
- Trial name
- NCT03615508
- Testing
- 10% phenylephrine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Denver Health and Hospital Authority
Abortion
Intrafetal Digoxin as an Adjuvant for Dilation and Evacuation at 20 to 24 Weeks' Gestation
This is a research study to measure the effect of digoxin injection on Dilation and Evacuation (D\&E) procedure duration. Digoxin is the most commonly used feticidal agent among family planning subspecialists, and is commonly…
- Trial name
- NCT03136068
- Testing
- Digoxin
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 178 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Second Trimester Abortion
Laminaria Compared to Dilapan-S for Cervical Preparation Before Dilation and Evacuation at 18-24 Weeks of Gestation
Primary objective: To study the difference in dilation and evacuation (D\&E) procedure time following overnight cervical preparation with laminaria or Dilapan-S™.
- Trial name
- NCT02033083
- Testing
- Laminaria, Dilapan-S
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Planned Parenthood of Greater New York
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Nitric Oxide Bioavailability in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
More patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) die from cardiovascular disease than direct pulmonary complications.
- Trial name
- NCT01398943
- Testing
- Tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4), Antioxidant Cocktail
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Augusta University
Mydriasis, Dilation
Safety and Efficacy of Nyxol (0.75% Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution) to Reverse Pharmacologically-Induced Mydriasis
The objectives of this study are: To evaluate the efficacy of Nyxol to expedite the reversal of pharmacologically-induced mydriasis across multiple mydriatic agents with an emphasis on phenylephrine To evaluate the efficacy of…
- Trial name
- NCT04620213
- Testing
- Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75%
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 185 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Opus Genetics, Inc
Mydriasis, Dilation
Safety and Efficacy of Ophthalmic Phentolamine Mesylate to Reverse Pharmacologically Induced Mydriasis
The objectives of this study are: To evaluate the efficacy of Nyxol (phentolamine mesylate ophthalmic solution 1%) to expedite the reversal of pharmacologic mydriasis To evaluate the safety of Nyxol To evaluate the effect of…
- Trial name
- NCT04024891
- Testing
- Phentolamine Mesylate Ophthalmic Solution 1%
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Opus Genetics, Inc
Abortion, Spontaneous, Abortion in First Trimester
Effect of Paracervical Block Volume on Pain Control for Dilation and Curettage.o
The investigators are conducting a study on pain control for dilation and curettage (D\&C). Participants are eligible to enroll if they are a planning to have a D\&C in a participating clinic.
- Conditions
- Abortion, Spontaneous, Abortion in First Trimester, Pain Uterus, Abortion Early
- Trial name
- NCT03636451
- Testing
- 40cc buffered 0.5% lidocaine with 2 units of vasopressin paracervical block, 20cc 1% lidocaine with 2 units of vasopressin paracervical block
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 114 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Refractory Anastomotic Esophageal Strictures
WallFlex Esophageal Fully Covered (FC) Benign Anastomotic Stricture
The purpose of this of this study is to compare the safety and effectiveness of temporary indwell of the WallFlex Esophageal FC Metal Stent to Bougie Dilation for the treatment of refractory anastomotic esophageal strictures
- Trial name
- E7025 (NCT01699542)
- Testing
- WallFlex Esophageal RX Fully Covered Stent, Esophageal Bougie Dilator Per Investigator preference
- Where
- 4 sites in Brazil, Netherlands and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Scientific Corporation
Mydriasis, Dilation
Safety and Efficacy of Nyxol (0.75% Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution) to Reverse Pharmacologically-Induced Mydriasis (MIRA-3)
The objectives of this study are: To evaluate the efficacy of Nyxol to expedite the reversal of pharmacologically-induced mydriasis across multiple mydriatic agents with an emphasis on phenylephrine To evaluate the efficacy of…
- Trial name
- MIRA-3 (NCT05134974)
- Testing
- Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75%, Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution Vehicle
- Where
- 15 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 368 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Opus Genetics, Inc
Mydriasis
Evaluation of Pupil Dilation Speed With the MAP Dispenser
1 mist or 2 mists of the study drug will be administered to both eyes according to a pre-specified randomization plan to determine the effect on pupil dilation
- Trial name
- SPEED (NCT04907474)
- Testing
- tropicamide-phenylephrine fixed combination ophthalmic solution
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 61 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eyenovia Inc.
Vascular Aging
Sodium Nitrite to Treat Arterial Aging
The proposed research will determine the effectiveness of nitrite, a naturally occurring compound in the body, for improving the health and function of arteries in middle-aged and older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT02022670
- Testing
- Sodium Nitrite
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Boulder
Vascular Function
Effect of Black Tea on Vascular Function
Epidemiological studies indicate that regular consumption of three cups of black tea per day reduces the risk of stroke or myocardial infarction.
- Trial name
- Heraclitus (NCT01945970)
- Testing
- Black tea extract, Positive control
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Unilever R&D
Chronic Sinusitis
In-office Placement of the Propel Mini Sinus Implant in the Frontal Sinus Ostia
A randomized controlled trial
- Trial name
- FRONTIER (NCT02880514)
- Testing
- PROPEL Mini Sinus Implant, Balloon Sinus Dilation Alone
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Intersect ENT