Clinical trials: Elective
Cerclage, Cervical
ED90 of 3% Chloroprocaine for Cervical Cerclage
The aim of this study is to identify the dose of intrathecal (IT) chloroprocaine that provides effective anesthesia in 90% of patients undergoing elective cerclage placement (intraoperative analgesic supplementation not required).
- Trial name
- NCT03805438
- Testing
- Chloroprocaine Hcl 3% Inj
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Postoperative Pain
Safety and Efficacy of Tapentadol Immediate Release (IR) and Oxycodone IR for Treatment of Acute Post-op Pain Following Elective Arthroscopic (Surgery Using a Thin Flexible Scope) Shoulder Surgery
The purpose of this study is to evaluate how tapentadol immediate release (IR) and oxycodone IR treat moderate to severe post-operative pain after elective arthroscopic shoulder surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT00814580
- Testing
- Tapentadol IR, Oxycodone IR
- Volunteers
- 382 people
- Sponsor
- Ortho-McNeil Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
Pain, Acute, Nausea
Enhanced Recovery Strategies in Elective Breast Surgery
Postoperative pain, nausea, and vomiting are frustrating sequelae of elective breast surgery. Poorly managed postoperative pain can lead to increased opioid use, increased postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), delayed return…
- Conditions
- Pain, Acute, Nausea, Vomiting, Postoperative, Opioid Use
- Trial name
- NCT03187080
- Testing
- Paravertebral block procedure using either local anesthetic (0.25% bupivacaine) or sterile saline, Enhanced recovery after breast surgery (ERABS) strategies, Paravertebral block using local anesthetic
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 113 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Peripheral Arterial Disease, Vascular Surgery
Remote Ischemic Preconditioning Prior to Vascular Surgery
The investigators have previously shown that elective vascular surgery is a high-risk operation with an anticipated risk of either death or heart attack of 15%.
- Trial name
- CRIPES (NCT01558596)
- Testing
- Preconditioning, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 201 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Colorectal Surgery
Efficacy Comparison of Two Preoperative Skin Antisepsis Preparations in Colorectal Surgery
Surgical site infections (SSI) are one of the most common complications in the post-operative patient, and the second most common health care associated infection overall.
- Trial name
- NCT01233050
- Testing
- 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate/70% Isopropyl Alcohol, Iodine Povacrylex/74% Isopropyl Alcohol
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 802 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism
Treatment of Patients Undergoing Primary Unilateral Elective Total Knee or Hip Replacement With Dabigatran Etexilate
To supplement the current evidence of the effect of Pradaxa® (dabigatran etexilate) on coagulation parameters, including a calibrated thrombin time test, in patients with moderate renal impairment undergoing elective total hip…
- Conditions
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism, Moderate Renal Impairment (CrCl 30-50 mL/Min)
- Trial name
- NCT01184989
- Testing
- Dabigatran etexilate
- Where
- 10 sites in Austria, Canada and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 142 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
SURGICAL PROCEDURES, OPERATIVE, Aged
The Impact of Perioperative Geriatric Care on Outcomes After Elective Noncardiac Surgery
The investigators will conduct a population-based study using health administrative data to evaluate the impact of preoperative geriatric consultation on postoperative outcomes in older patients having elective, non-cardiac…
- Conditions
- SURGICAL PROCEDURES, OPERATIVE, Aged, Epidemiology, Mortality
- Trial name
- NCT02975375
- Testing
- Preoperative geriatric consult or assessment, No Preoperative geriatric consult or assessment
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 266,499 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Laryngoscopy, Intubation
Comparison Study in Adult Surgical Patients of 5 Airway Devices
The placement of endotracheal tubes (intubation) is a physiologically stressful procedure for patients. Laryngoscopes are devices-typically composed of a blade attached to a handle with a light source-that allow examination of…
- Trial name
- NCT00602979
- Testing
- Macintosh laryngoscope, Airtraq® Optical Laryngoscope, Storz DCI Video Laryngoscope®
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Infertility, Pregnancy, Multiple
eSET Plus Single Embryo Cryotransfer vs Double Embryo Transfer
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a policy of elective single embryo transfer (eSET) plus single embryo cryotransfer is as effective as a double embryo transfer in terms of clinical pregnancy rate
- Trial name
- eSET (NCT01909570)
- Testing
- Elective single embryo transfer, Double embryo transfer
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 194 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Virgen de las Nieves
Bowel Dysfunction
Gastrointestinal Activation Post-elective CS (Cesarean Section) :A Comparison of Paula Method to Standard Care
Women generally report discomfort and a delay in GI motility after CS. The Paula method, circular exercises of ring muscles has been shown to increase GI motility. This method had not been studied in women post CS.
- Trial name
- NCT03761147
- Testing
- Paula exercises
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hadassah Medical Organization
Myocardial Repolarization, Healthy
The Effects of Dexmedetomidine on the Heart Beat During Elective Surgery in Children
Dexmedetomidine is a sedative drug that is commonly used to improve calmness and reduce pain in children waking up after surgery.
- Trial name
- DexmedQT (NCT02353169)
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Saline
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Post Partum Hemorrhage
Efficacy of Tranexamic Acid in Preventing Postpartum Haemorrhage After Elective Caesarean Section
Background Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is a major cause of maternal mortality worldwide accounting for 25% of maternal deaths. In Zimbabwe PPH is the second most common cause of death.
- Trial name
- NCT03463993
- Testing
- Tranexamic Acid, Oxytocin
- Where
- 2 sites in Zimbabwe
- Volunteers
- 506 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zimbabwe
Nausea, Vomiting
Study of the Effect of Intramuscular Ephedrine on the Incidence of Nausea and Vomiting During Elective Cesarean Section
The purpose of this research study is to investigate if the incidence of nausea and vomiting that subjects experience during and after a Cesarean section can be reduced by giving a shot of the drug ephedrine into the thigh muscle…
- Conditions
- Nausea, Vomiting, Cesarean Section
- Trial name
- NCT00432991
- Testing
- Ephedrine [Synonyms: Ephedra, Ephedrinum]
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Physical Frailty, Hip Fracture
Exercise and Testosterone Therapy in Elderly Men With Physical Frailty
The primary aim of this study is to determine, in hypogonadal older men with physical frailty, whether exercise training combined with testosterone replacement therapy can improve skeletal muscle strength, and lean mass, to a…
- Conditions
- Physical Frailty, Hip Fracture, Elective Hip Replacement, Hypogonadism
- Trial name
- NCT00345969
- Testing
- Transdermal Testosterone gel (1%), Supervised exercise training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Elective Surgical Patients
Comparison of Glottic Views and Intubation Times in the Supine and 25 Degree Back-up Positions
Our hypothesis is that the view of the glottis may be improved by putting all patients requiring intubation in the ramped or back up position while maintaining the classic sniffing position.
- Trial name
- NCT02934347
- Testing
- 25 degree back-up position
- Volunteers
- 781 people
- Sponsor
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Pain, Postoperative
An Efficacy and Safety Study to Compare Fentanyl Ionsys and Routine Care With Intravenous (IV) Morphine Patient-controlled Analgesia (PCA) in Participants Who Have Undergone Elective Major Abdominal or Orthopedic Surgery
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the mobilization characteristics, clinical use, safety and Ease of Care (EOC) of a fentanyl Iontophoretic Transdermal Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) system (Ionsys) and morphine…
- Trial name
- NCT00766506
- Testing
- Fentanyl IONSYS, Morphine IV PCA
- Where
- 7 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Janssen-Cilag Ltd.
Liver Disease
Isoflurane Preconditioning for Liver Resections
The objective is to examine the efficacy of isoflurane (inhaled anesthetic gas) to induce clinically effective preconditioning in patients undergoing elective hepatic surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01031550
- Testing
- isoflurane, propofol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Diagnostic Colonoscopy Screening
Remifentanil Only vs. Midazolam and Meperidine During Elective Colonoscopy
The aim of the present study is to compare patient's recovery times after elective colonoscopy employing remifentanil only vs conventional combination of midazolam and meperidine
- Trial name
- remifentanil (NCT01693185)
- Testing
- Remifentanil, Midazolam, Meperidine
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Konkuk University Medical Center
Elective Laparoscopic Surgery
Compare Pharmaceutical Economics and Efficacy of Sevoflurane With Low Fresh Gas Flow Balanced Anesthesia, Propofol Target Controlled Infusion Anesthesia and Propofol Induction Sevoflurane Maintenance Anesthesia
This study is being performed to compare the cost of anesthetic techniques with sevoflurane (low fresh gas flow balanced anesthesia) versus propofol (target controlled infusion [TCI]) versus propofol induction and sevoflurane…
- Trial name
- NCT01191476
- Testing
- Sevoflurane Inhalational Induction and Maintenance, Propofol Target Controlled Infusion for Induction and Maintenance, Propofol Target Controlled Infusion for Induction and Sevoflurane Inhalation for Maintenance
- Where
- 4 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 336 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott
Coronary Artery Bypass, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Role of Glutamine as Myocardial Protector in Elective On-Pump CABG Surgery With Low EF
Coronary artery disease has the highest mortality rate worldwide and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is the most common cardiac surgery performed in patients with coronary artery disease to revascularize the heart.
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Bypass, Cardiopulmonary Bypass, Coronary Artery Disease
- Trial name
- NCT04560309
- Testing
- L-alanyl-L-glutamine dipeptide
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- National Cardiovascular Center Harapan Kita Hospital Indonesia