Clinical trials: ED
Obesity, Overweight
A Cafeteria Based Study of Weight Gain Prevention
The dramatic rise in overweight and obesity during the past several decades can be explained by environmental changes that foster increased energy intake and decreased energy expenditure.
- Trial name
- Cafeteria (NCT00573482)
- Testing
- REDE, control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 106 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Renal Colic
Acupuncture Versus IV Morphine in the Treatment of Acute Pain in ED
Renal colics are a common cause af acute intense pain in medical emergency settings requiring often the use of high level antalgics (opioid) to relief the patient.
- Trial name
- AcuMoPE (NCT02152410)
- Testing
- acupuncture, Morphine
- Where
- 2 sites in Tunisia
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Monastir
Acute Myocardial Ischemia
Non Invasive dP/dt to Detect an Acute Ischemic Myocardial Dysfunction in Emergency Department
Most patients presenting to the emergency department with chest discomfort have a nonischemic ECG and biomarkers of myocardial necrosis within normal limits.
- Trial name
- dP/dtAMDED (NCT02138604)
- Where
- Tunisia
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Monastir
Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter
Decreasing Hospital Admissions From the ED for AAFF
Acute atrial fibrillation and flutter (AAFF) is characterized by rapid heart rates with onset less than seven days. It's the most common type of palpitation treated in the Emergency Department (ED).
- Trial name
- RAFF-3 (NCT03627143)
- Testing
- KTI activities
- Where
- 12 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 846 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Back Pain
Characteristics of Back Pain Attendances at ED
Back pain is experienced by approximately 80% of the population during their life. However, only a small minority (<1%) will have a medical condition (such as Cauda Equina Syndrome) which requires immediate medical intervention.
- Trial name
- NCT03762174
- Volunteers
- 62,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Matt Capsey
Chlamydia, Gonorrhea
Project AWARE: Using the Emergency Department (ED) to Prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) in Youth
Project Aware introduces a sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening model for sexually experienced adolescents aged 14 to 21 in a large, inner-city Emergency Department (ED) in the Bronx, N.Y.
- Conditions
- Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, HIV
- Trial name
- AWARE (NCT01195220)
- Testing
- HIV testing, STI/HIV-T, STI/HIV-Plus
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- North Bronx Healthcare Network
Erectile Dysfunction
Differential Plasma MicroRNA Profiles in ED and Normal Erectile Function in Older Males
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is strongly associated with aging. With the rapidly expanding aging population and the increase in life expectancy, an increase in the prevalence of ED is expected in the years to come.
- Trial name
- NCT01830049
- Testing
- Take blood
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nanjing Medical University
Opioid Overdose Prevention, HIV Prevention and Care
Prevention and Rapid Outreach for Treatment, Engagement, and Care Transition From the Emergency Department
The Prevention and Rapid Outreach for Treatment, Engagement, and Care Transition from the Emergency Department (PROTECT-ED) study evaluates an emergency department-based implementation strategy designed to improve delivery of…
- Conditions
- Opioid Overdose Prevention, HIV Prevention and Care, Harm Reduction
- Trial name
- PROTECT-ED (NCT07868393)
- Testing
- PROTECT-ED Care Coordination
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Musculoskeletal Pain
Multimodal Management of Neck and Back Pain in the Emergency Department (Multi-ED)
The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility and acceptability of psychologically-informed physical therapy (PIPT) in the ED in a pilot study of ED patients with neck or back pain.
- Trial name
- NCT05221125
- Testing
- Psychologically-Informed Physical Therapy (PIPT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 86 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Delirium
Testing the Validity of the "Modified Confusion Assessment Method for the Emergency Department" (mCAM-ED)"
The proposed Study validates the accuracy of the modified Confusion Assessment Method for the Emergency Department
- Trial name
- Val_mCAM-ED (NCT02782143)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 289 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Opioid-use Disorder
Increasing MAT Engagement With Financial Incentives
The increased prevalence of opioid use disorder (OUD) and associated overdoses and adverse events has led to a substantial increase in the number of patients being seen at emergency departments (ED).
- Trial name
- NCT04585399
- Testing
- Contingency management
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rowan University
Suture, Complication
Prevalence and Complications of Suture in the ED
included patients who had sutured wounds in the ED were asked about complications after suture .
- Trial name
- NCT05289232
- Where
- Tunisia
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Monastir
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Clinical Utility of Rapid CT/NG Testing in the ED
The purpose of this study is to: 1. determine the clinical impact of rapid Chlamydia Trachomatis (CT), Neisseria Gonorrhoeae (NG) testing on antibiotic over and under treatment for CT/NG in women evaluated in the Emergency…
- Trial name
- NCT02200224
- Testing
- Rapid Testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Migraine
RCT of IV Dexamethasone to Prevent Relapse in the Treatment of Migraine in a Paediatric ED
Background: Headaches is one of the most common complaints of children in the ED and the treatment of pediatric migraine is largely based on extrapolation data from adult studies, limited pediatric trials, clinical experience and…
- Trial name
- NCT02903680
- Testing
- Dexamethasone group
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 116 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Justine's Hospital
Athlete, Sedentary Behavior
Health Parameters in Soccer Players and Sedentary Individuals After Consuming a Synbiotic
The main objective of this research was to carry out an experimental study, triple blind, on the possible immunophysiological effects of a nutritional supplement (Synbiotic, Gasteel Plus®, Heel España S.A.U.), containing a…
- Trial name
- NCT04776772
- Testing
- Synbiotic complement
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Catholic University of Murcia
Erectile Dysfunction, Urinary Incontinence
Male Pelvic Floor Muscle Rehabilitation Exercises
Phase I G128 Study Objective The ischiocavernosus (IC) and bulbospongiosus (BS) muscles are vital components of the superficial perineal layer, serving as the foundation for male sexual health and performance.
- Conditions
- Erectile Dysfunction, Urinary Incontinence, Premature Ejaculation
- Trial name
- NCT07451808
- Testing
- Male Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation #1
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dream Video LLC
Occupational Exposure, Occupational Problems
Relationship Between Health Risk and Occupational Exposure of ED
This study established a sub-cohort of emergency medical workers, for the development of health care and disease prevention solution, by identifying epidemiological characteristics and factors related to occupational exposure.
- Conditions
- Occupational Exposure, Occupational Problems, Occupational Burnout, Medical Emergencies
- Trial name
- NCT05651477
- Testing
- Wearable Device (Smart Watch), Edge-Box
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Samsung Medical Center
Hypotension, Point of Care Ultrasound
Sonography in Hypotension and Cardiac Arrest in the Emergency Department.
This study is designed to determine if there is any relationship between performing an abdominal ultrasound on patients who present with hypotension and their clinical outcomes (as measured by 7, 30 day and discharge mortality).
- Conditions
- Hypotension, Point of Care Ultrasound, Shock
- Trial name
- SHoC-ED (NCT01419106)
- Testing
- Ultrasound (A point of care ultrasound protocol)
- Where
- 6 sites in Canada, South Africa
- Volunteers
- 273 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Horizon Health Network
Sickle Cell Disease, Genetic Disease
Implementing an Individualized Pain Plan (IPP) for ED Treatment of VOE's in Sickle Cell Disease
The overall purpose of this proposed study is to improve management of vaso-occlusive episodes (VOEs) in adult EDs. We aim to implement NHLBI recommendations for VOE treatment by embedding Individualized Pain Plans (IPPs) in the…
- Conditions
- Sickle Cell Disease, Genetic Disease, Hematologic Diseases, Anemia, Sickle Cell
- Trial name
- ALIGN (NCT04584528)
- Testing
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) Embedded Individualized Pain Plan (IPP)
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 279 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Intravenous Administration
Clinical Trial Testing Buzzy Bee vs Vapocoolant During IV Placement
The purpose of this study is to compare the anxiety and pain levels of patients when using Buzzy with ice, Vapocoolant, and placebo when inserting IV's line for IV fluids and/or phlebotomy in pediatric patients in the pediatric…
- Trial name
- NCT06182631
- Testing
- Buzzy Bee, Vapocoolent
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 172 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- State University of New York at Buffalo