Clinical trials: Distension
Intraventricular Hemorrhage, Hydrocephalus
Optimizing Treatment of Post-hemorrhagic Ventricular Dilation in Preterm Infants
Intraventricular hemorrhage remains the most frequent, severe neurological complication of prematurity, occurring in 25-30% of preterm infants.
- Trial name
- LETAP (NCT00875758)
- Testing
- Removal of CSF through ventricular access device, Removal of CSF through a ventricular access device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Tracheostomy Techniques
Ultrasound-guided Percutaneous Dilatation Tracheostomy: Does it Have a Role in Obese Patients?
To evaluate the usefulness of ultrasound-guided percutaneous dilatation tracheostomy PCT in obese patients.
- Trial name
- NCT03059654
- Testing
- tracheostomy
- Where
- 2 sites in Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Suez Canal University
Abortion, Dilation and Evacuation
Effect of Prophylactic Tranexamic Acid on Bleeding Outcomes for Dilation and Evacuation
Prophylactic tranexamic acid has shown been shown to reduce maternal mortality from postpartum hemorrhage with no adverse effects, but has not been studied to reduce bleeding complications with dilation and evacuation (D\&E).
- Conditions
- Abortion, Dilation and Evacuation, Hemorrhage, Blood Loss
- Trial name
- NCT04651166
- Testing
- Tranexamic acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Hawaii
Breast Cancer, Vascular Disease，Peripheral
Onco-Vascular Exer-Study
In Chile, in the year 2022, the main causes of death were diseases of the circulatory system (31,606) and cancer (with 28,453 deaths).
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Vascular Disease，Peripheral, Arterial Hypertension, Endothelial Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT06766903
- Testing
- Exercise training
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Cristian Alvarez
Bloating
Diaphragmatic Breathing for the Treatment of Bloating and Distension
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of diaphragmatic breathing using the validated Mayo Bloating Questionnaire.
- Trial name
- NCT06596759
- Testing
- Diaphragmatic Breathing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Aortic Stenosis, Ascending Aortic Dilatation
Efficacy of Self-expandable and Balloon-expandable Valves in Patients With Ascending Aortic Dilation
This study evaluated the efficacy of self-expandable valves and balloon-expandable valves in patients with ascending aortic dilation who undergo transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
- Trial name
- NCT06743568
- Testing
- Transcatheter aortic valve replacement
- Where
- 3 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases
Gastrointestinal System Disease, Functional Bloating
Short-term Effect of Exercise and Self-manual Approaches to Bloating - Distention
Abdominal bloating and distension (ABD) are the most commonly gastrointestinal symptoms reported by patients with various functional gut disorders such as functional dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome and it is frequently…
- Conditions
- Gastrointestinal System Disease, Functional Bloating, Distension; Bowel, Gastrointestinal Motility Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT06347367
- Testing
- Group 1 (exercise and self-manual approaches targeting only the diaphragm muscles), Group 2 (exercise and self-manual approaches targeting both diaphragm and core muscles)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Ege University
Myocardial Infarction
Prevalence and Long-term Impact of Non-atherosclerotic CAD
Despite a relatively high prevalence of non-atherosclerotic coronary artery disease (NACAD) among young women, the majority of these abnormalities were misdiagnosed in this population, and thus treatments were not targeted…
- Trial name
- PRYME (NCT01479140)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Cardiology Research UBC
Watermelon Stomach
Cyrotherapy vs. APC in GAVE
To see if either method of treatment for Watermelon Stomach shows better results
- Trial name
- NCT00587405
- Testing
- cryotherapy, Argon Plasma Coagulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Crohn Disease, Stricture; Bowel
Endoscopic Stricturotomy Versus Endoscopic Balloon Dilatation in Patients With Crohn's Disease and Symptomatic Small Bowel Stricture
Stenosis is one of the most frequent complications in patients with Crohn's disease (CD). In particular, CD patients with intestinal strictures are often faced with short bowel syndrome after repeated or extensive surgical…
- Conditions
- Crohn Disease, Stricture; Bowel, Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal
- Trial name
- DESTRESS (NCT05009212)
- Testing
- Endoscopic stricturotomy, Endoscopic balloon dilatation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
Healthy Participants
Pupillary Dilation Reflex in Healthy Volunteers
This a single site, observational study that will examine how the pupil responds to neurostimulation under different conditions in healthy adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07746167
- Testing
- No intervention (observational study)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's National Research Institute
Coronary Artery Disease, Dyslipidemia
The Impact of Tredaptive on Flow-Mediated Dilation in Cardiac Patients
Laropiprant (LRP; Merck \& Co., Inc, Whitehouse Station, NJ, USA) is a potent, once-daily, highly selective PGD2-receptor (DP1) antagonist.
- Trial name
- NCT01052311
- Testing
- Tredaptive (1 g extended release niacin+ 20 mg laropiprant), Tredaptive
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Sheba Medical Center
Postoperative Pain Management
Nursing Heat Therapy After Cholecystectomy
This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effect of local heat application to the feet on postoperative pain and abdominal distension in patients undergoing open or laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
- Trial name
- nursing (NCT07417319)
- Testing
- Local Heat Application
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- Aydin Adnan Menderes University
Cataract
Anesthetic and Dilating Gel for Cataract Surgery
To prepare the eye for cataract surgery, drugs must be given to the eye to allow for surgery to take place. Traditionally, dilating drops and drops containing NSAIDs (to control inflammation) are given to the patient well in…
- Trial name
- NCT00335400
- Testing
- Anesthetic Dilating Gel
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Queen's University
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
Optilume™ BPH Prostatic Drug Coated Balloon Dilation Catheter
A prospective, non-randomized study. The subjects will be enrolled and treated with the Optilume BPH Prostatic DCB Dilation Catheter System at up to 8 clinical sites. The post-treatment follow-up visit can be up to 5 years.
- Trial name
- EVEREST-I (NCT03423979)
- Testing
- Optilume™ BPH Prostatic DCB Dilation Catheter, Paclitaxel
- Where
- 5 sites in Dominican Republic, Panama
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Urotronic Inc.
Interstitial Cystitis, Painful Bladder Syndrome
Bladder Thermal Distention for Patients With Interstitial Cystitis / Painful Bladder Syndrome
Patients with Interstitial Cystitis / PBS will be treated with bladder thermal distention (BTD).
- Trial name
- IC (NCT01838486)
- Testing
- Bladder Thermal Distention
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center
Arteriovenous Fistula
Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Tri-wire Balloon for Treatment of Dysfunctional AV Fistula
This prospective, multicenter, randomized, controlled study is designed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Tri-wire Peripheral Balloon Dilatation Catheter compared to a standard PTA Catheter in treating subjects…
- Trial name
- NCT04393688
- Testing
- Combination Product: Tri-wire Peripheral Balloon Dilatation Catheter
- Where
- 7 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 168 people
- Sponsor
- BrosMed Medical Co., Ltd
Esophageal Dysmotility
Esophageal Dysmotility - Prospective Study Evaluating Methods for Esophageal Dilation
The purpose of the study is to prospectively evaluate the most effective treatment of esophageal dysmotility that alleviates symptoms of dysphagia and improves quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT03604523
- Testing
- Dilation by Balloon, Dilation by Semi-rigid Savary
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Peripheral Arterial Disease, Flow-mediated Dilation
Vascular Effects Through Sirolimus vs. Paclitaxel DCB Implantation
Endovascular treatment of symptomatic atherosclerotic peripheral artery disease (PAD) is recommended as the primary revascularization strategy.
- Conditions
- Peripheral Arterial Disease, Flow-mediated Dilation, Drug Eluting Balloon, Infrainguinal Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Trial name
- NCT05450042
- Testing
- SELUTION SLR DCB, Paclitaxel DCB
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Essen
Sinusitis
Optimization and Refinement of Technique in In-Office Sinus Dilation 2
A prospective, multi-arm, multi-center, observational post-market study of balloon sinus dilatation in the physician office setting under local anesthesia to treat patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS).
- Trial name
- ORIOS 2 (NCT01107379)
- Testing
- Relieva Balloon Sinuplasty System
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 203 people
- Sponsor
- Integra LifeSciences Corporation