Clinical trials: Distension
Ascending Aorta Aneurysm, Dilation of the Ascending Aorta
Study of Treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms and Dilatation in Combination With Tricuspid and Bicuspid Aortic Valves.
Clarification of indications for surgical correction in patients with borderline expansion of the ascending aorta
- Trial name
- NCT04372563
- Testing
- aortic prosthetics
- Where
- 2 sites in Russia
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Obesity
Deep Breathing With and Without Pressure Support and PEEP for Preoxygenation in Obese Patients
Obese patients are at increased risk of low oxygen levels during the induction of general anesthesia. Preoxygenation with a face mask before anesthesia is routinely used to increase oxygen reserves.
- Trial name
- NCT07380425
- Testing
- Deep Breathing Preoxygenation, Pressure Support Ventilation, Positive End-Expiratory Pressure
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Pamukkale University
Polynesian Bronchiectasis
Bronchi Dilation in Polynesian Patients: Monocentric Retrospective Study
The study hypothesis is that dilations of idiopathic bronchi are particularly common in French Polynesia, and that there are arguments in favour of an underlying genetic factor.
- Trial name
- NCT04798950
- Where
- French Polynesia
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Creteil
Keratoconus, Corneal Ectasia
Clinical and Structural Outcome of Conventional Versus Accelerated Corneal Collagen Cross-linking (CXL).
Compare different corneal parameters and visual outcome of corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) with conventional versus accelerated ultraviolet-A irradiation using riboflavin with hydroxypropyl methylcellulose.
- Trial name
- CXL (NCT02883478)
- Testing
- UV-X 1000 (3 mW/cm²), UV-X 2000 (9 mW/cm²), riboflavin with hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
Endothelial Dysfunction, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Effects of Benfotiamine and AGE on Endothelial Function in People With Diabetes
The purpose of the study is to determine whether there are differences in postprandial endothelial function following a high-AGE(Advanced Glycation End-products) meal vs. a low-AGE meal.
- Trial name
- AGE-Benfo (NCT00437008)
- Testing
- Benfotiamine 1050mg, 3 days, high-AGE vs. low-AGE meal
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Ruhr University of Bochum
Colorectal Cancer
RADOX' Reduced Abdominal Distension and Oxygen Delivery
The use of laparoscopic surgery is continuing to increase in colorectal resection and expected reach 80% in the next 10 years. Although laparoscopic (keyhole) or minimally invasive surgery can lead to faster recovery it can also…
- Trial name
- RADOX (NCT02045680)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Dr Michael Scott
Keratoconus, Post LASIK Keratectasia
Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of the KXL System for Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking in Eyes Having Keratoconus
The objectives of this study are to evaluate the safety of and efficacy of the KXL system with vibeX Rapid (Riboflavin Ophthalmic Solution) for Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking in eyes having: 1. Keratoconus (KC) , 2.
- Trial name
- NCT02638376
- Testing
- 0.1% Riboflavin ophthalmic solution (KXL System With vibeX Rapid), simultaneous KXL and topography-guided transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy(PRK)
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Singapore Eye Research Institute
Scleroderma
Probiotics in Patients With Moderate-to-severe Distention/ Bloating From Systemic Sclerosis
Organs of the gastrointestinal tract include the mouth, throat, stomach, intestines, and anus. Patients with scleroderma often have GIT disorders. GIT disorders can be severely debilitating and even life-threatening.
- Trial name
- PRISS (NCT01497743)
- Testing
- Lactobacillus
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Airway Complication of Anesthesia, Congenital Subglottic Stenosis
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Pediatric Patients With Subglottic Stenosis Who Undergo Balloon Dilatation
Nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) acts as a 'pressure' bridge between spontaneous breathing and controlled mechanical ventilation.
- Trial name
- NCT06183515
- Testing
- CPAP group: postoperative CPAP support, non-CPAP group: oxygen 3 liters per minute (L/min) either via mask for those who were extubated or through a T-piece for those with a trash
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- Umraniye Education and Research Hospital
Dysphagia
Endoscopical Dilation of Benign Esophageal Strictures
Although balloon dilatation is the primary treatment for benign dysphagia, information about the optimal inflation time is lacking.
- Trial name
- NCT01738997
- Testing
- Dilation 10 sec, Dilation 2 min
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Umeå
Vaginismus
Botox Injection for Treatment of Vaginismus
The use of Botox injections intravaginally and progressive dilation under anesthesia has been shown to cure vaginismus. This study expands the use of Botox injections to include progressive dilation, post procedure supervised…
- Trial name
- NCT01352546
- Testing
- BOTOX
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Plastic Surgery Professional Association
Atherosclerosis, Cardiovascular Disease
A Prospective Study on Predictive Value of Non-Invasive Atherosclerotic Measurements in Elderly Chinese
The purpose of this study is to determine whether non-invasive atherosclerotic measurements (baPWV, IMT, FMD, CACS, ABI) are valuable predictors for cardiovascular events in elderly.
- Trial name
- NCT01208116
- Testing
- Cardiovascular events
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 1,290 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tianjin Medical University General Hospital
Choledocholithiasis
Endoscopic Sphincterotomy With Balloon Dilatation Versus Sphincterotomy Alone For Common Bile Duct Stones Removal
Gallstone is a worldwide clinical problem which affecting most of the populations with incidence of 15 to 20% in west and 10% in Asians. About 5 to 15% of patient with gallstone will go on to develop bile duct calculi.
- Trial name
- NCT05638789
- Testing
- endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) versus EST plus endoscopic papillary large balloon dilatation (EPLBD)
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia
Cardiovascular Disease
Blood Vessel Study
Background: The endothelium is the inner lining of blood vessels. The cells in this lining help regulate blood flow and immune system function.
- Trial name
- NCT01524549
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 178 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Embryo Implantation
Effect of Dilatation and Curettage on the Endometrial Receptivity
Effect of dilatation and curettage on the endometrial receptivity and pregnancy outcome in patients with recurrent implantation failure
- Trial name
- NCT03485235
- Testing
- D&C, ICSI
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Crohn Disease (CD)
Concordance Between Inflammatory Activity Assessed by Enteric MRI With and Without Intestinal Distension Product in Patients With Ileal Crohn's Disease.
Crohn's disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that can significantly impair patients' quality of life. Due to its transmural nature (affecting the entire thickness of the intestinal wall), it naturally…
- Trial name
- CONFORT (NCT07471438)
- Testing
- MRI
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand
Crohn Disease
Endoscopic Balloon Dilation vs Surgery to Treat Short Strictures in Fibrostenosing Crohns Disease: An RCT
There is currently no standard management to guide the clinicians in treating patients with fibrostenotic disease. European Crohns and Colitis Organization [ECCO] recently developed a topical review on prediction, diagnosis and…
- Trial name
- NCT03735355
- Testing
- Surgery, TTS balloon dilation
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Keratoconus, Corneal Diseases
Collagen Cross-Linking With Ultraviolet-A in Asymmetric Corneas
This study will assess changes in visual acuity and corneal symmetry after corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) of asymmetric corneas.
- Conditions
- Keratoconus, Corneal Diseases, Eye Diseases, Photosensitizing Agents
- Trial name
- NCT03029104
- Testing
- CXLO Corneal Strengthening Solution and UVA Illumination Device
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,228 people
- Sponsor
- Cxlusa
Peripheral Angioplasty
Computer Prediction of Restenosis Following Peripheral Angioplasty
The purpose of this study is to develop a computer program that might be able to accurately assess the risk of artery re-narrowing following angioplasty or stenting based on computer images.
- Trial name
- NCT01202344
- Testing
- Additional x-ray images
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Dheeraj Rajan
Kidney Diseases
Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Device for Vein Dilation in Kidney Disease Patients to Enable AVF Creation (FACT)
This is a single center pilot study that is seeking to determine whether the use of the Fist Assist® device for 360 hours over 90 days by patients with advanced CKD prior to AVF surgery results in significant increases in…
- Trial name
- FACT (NCT04063787)
- Testing
- Fist Assist
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago