Clinical trials: Elective Surgery
Elective Cranial Procedures With Dural Incision
Safety and Effectiveness of the Adherus Dural Sealant System When Used as a Dural Sealant in Cranial Procedures
The purpose of the study is to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the Adherus Dural Sealant System when used as a dural sealant in conjunction with standard methods of dural repair in cranial procedures.
- Trial name
- NCT01158378
- Testing
- Adherus Dural Sealant
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- HyperBranch Medical Technology, Inc
Cholelithiasis
Drain After Elective Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
The trial aims to assess the value of drains in elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
- Trial name
- NCT00986544
- Testing
- no drain, drain positioned, drain not positioned
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 106 people
- Sponsor
- University of Roma La Sapienza
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
Prostate Cancer
Docetaxel, Androgen Deprivation and Proton Therapy for High Risk Prostate Cancer
The purpose of this study is to see what effects, good and/or bad, proton based radiation combined with low dose chemotherapy and hormonal therapy, has on patients and their cancer.
- Trial name
- PR05 (NCT01040624)
- Testing
- < 15% risk of + LN, > 15% risk of + LN
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Von Willebrand Disease
Recombinant Von Willebrand Factor in Subjects With Severe Von Willebrand Disease Undergoing Surgery
The purpose of the study is to assess the efficacy and safety of recombinant von Willebrand factor (rVWF) with or without ADVATE in major and minor elective surgical procedures in adult patients with hereditary severe von…
- Trial name
- NCT02283268
- Testing
- Recombinant von Willebrand Factor (rVWF)
- Where
- 34 sites in United States, Australia and 11 more
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Baxalta now part of Shire
Head and Neck Cancer, Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
Involved Field Elective Volume De-Intensification Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer
Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) with or without chemotherapy (if given, either cisplatin, cetuximab, or carboplatin-paclitaxel)
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer, Carcinoma, Squamous Cell, Neoplasms, Oral, Neoplasms, Pharyngeal
- Trial name
- INFIELD (NCT03067610)
- Testing
- Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy, chemotherapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Hip Surgery Corrective, Knee Injuries
Prospective, Randomized Clinical Investigation of Two Different Postoperative Wound Dressings
The primary objective of this investigation is to evaluate if complications related to surgical wound are more common in the treatment group compared to the control group starting from operation day until last visit.
- Trial name
- MxBPo02 (NCT02653183)
- Testing
- Active Comparator: Aquacel Surgical, Experimental: Mepilex Border Post-Op
- Where
- 3 sites in Belgium, Sweden
- Volunteers
- 118 people
- Sponsor
- Molnlycke Health Care AB
Diverticulitis
Recurrence Following Nonoperative Management of 1st Episode of Hinchey II Diverticulitis
Patients will agree to be randomized to either surgery or observation following nonoperative management of a first episode of Hinchey II diverticulitis.
- Trial name
- NCT01986686
- Testing
- Colon resection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 107 people
- Sponsor
- Stony Brook University
Abdominoplasty
Study to Evaluate Botulinum Neurotoxin Serotype E (EB-001) in Reducing Musculoskeletal Pain in Abdominoplasty
To determine the safety and efficacy of single intra-operative treatment of Botulinum Neurotoxin Serotype E (EB-001) intramuscular (IM) injections into the Rectus Abdominus (RA) in participants undergoing abdominoplasty.
- Trial name
- NCT03429556
- Testing
- Botulinum Neurotoxin Serotype E
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Allergan
Elective Orthopedic Surgery
Efficacy of Propofol or Midazolam Compare to Placebo for Preoperative Medication
The purpose of this research is: To evaluate the sedative (reduces irritability or agitation), anxiolytic (reduces anxiety), and amnesic (produces temporary lack of recall) effects of propofol or midazolam when administered for…
- Trial name
- NCT01976845
- Testing
- Midazolam, Propofol, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 139 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Elective Cardiac Surgery
CytoSorb® Reduction of FREee Hemoglobin/Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) During Cardiac Surgery
Prospective, multi-center, randomized, blinded, pivotal clinical study. Subjects will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to either standard of care (SOC) alone or standard of care plus treatment with the CytoSorb® device.
- Trial name
- REFRESH II-AKI (NCT03384875)
- Testing
- CytoSorb
- Where
- 20 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 186 people
- Sponsor
- CytoSorbents, Inc
Hemostasis, Meningioma Surgery
Phase IV Bioseal Study in Brain Tumor Surgery
The objective of this study is to observe the clinical utility and performance of Bioseal when used as an adjunct to hemostasis versus Standard of Care (SoC) in elective meningioma surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT02034799
- Testing
- Bioseal Fibrin Sealant, Standard of Care (SoC)
- Where
- 7 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 256 people
- Sponsor
- Ethicon, Inc.
Venous Thromboembolism, Arthroplasty, Replacement
Pradaxa (Dabigatran Etexilate) VTE Prevention After Elective Total Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery
an open, prospective, observational study to collect data on safety (major bleeding events) and efficacy (symptomatic venous thromboembolism(VTE)) of a switch from Enoxaparin to dabigatran etexilate in patients with total knee…
- Trial name
- NCT01153698
- Testing
- dabigatran
- Where
- 7 sites in Austria
- Volunteers
- 167 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Genital Neoplasms, Female, Fallopian Tube Neoplasms
An Ovarian, Primary Peritoneal or Fallopian Tube Cancer Study for Patients That Have Not Received Prior Chemotherapy
This is a phase III randomized study comparing induction treatments of Gemcitabine and Carboplatin versus Paclitaxel and Carboplatin, with or without consolidation therapy for patients that do not have any evidence of disease…
- Conditions
- Genital Neoplasms, Female, Fallopian Tube Neoplasms, Ovarian Neoplasms, Pelvic Neoplasms
- Trial name
- NCT00191646
- Testing
- Gemcitabine, Paclitaxel, Carboplatin
- Where
- 55 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 919 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Nerve Block, Herniorrhaphy
IINB vs. QLB for Elective Open Inguinal Herniorrhaphy
Open inguinal herniorrhaphy is a common outpatient surgical procedure. Post-operative pain can be a significant hindrance to discharge from the post anesthesia care unit.
- Conditions
- Nerve Block, Herniorrhaphy, Regional Anesthesia
- Trial name
- NCT03007966
- Testing
- Ilioinguinal / Iliohypogastric Block, Quadratus Lumborum Block, Bupivacaine 0.25%
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of MDCO-2010 in Patients Undergoing Elective Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate that periprocedural infusion of escalating doses of MDCO-2010 is safe and tolerated in patients undergoing elective CABG surgery, to characterize the single dose pharmacokinetics of…
- Trial name
- NCT01535222
- Testing
- MDCO-2010
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- The Medicines Company
Anesthesia, General, Neuromuscular Blockade
Comparison of 2.0 mg/kg Sugammadex and Neostigmine at Reappearance of T2 in Chinese and European Subjects (Study 19.4.324)(P05768AM1)(COMPLETED)
The present trial was set up to evaluate the efficacy and safety of 2.0 mg.kg-1 sugammadex compared to neostigmine administered at reappearance of T2 in Chinese and Caucasian subjects for registration purposes in China.
- Trial name
- NCT00825812
- Testing
- Sugammadex, neostigmine
- Volunteers
- 308 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter
Comparison of Bolus Dosing of Methohexital and Propofol in Elective Direct Current Cardioversion
A randomized, open-blinded, prospective study to evaluate the timeliness and safety of direct current cardioversion (DCCV) when using methohexital when compared to the more often used propofol.
- Trial name
- NCT04187196
- Testing
- Propofol, Methohexital
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
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
Length of Stay, Anti Cholinergics
Anticholinergic Risk Scale and Resource Use After Elective Noncardiac Surgery
This study investigates the association of preoperative anticholinergic medication exposure with healthcare resource utilization in a population-based sample of older patients enrolled in a universal pharmacare program
- Conditions
- Length of Stay, Anti Cholinergics, Surgical Procedure, Operative, Aged
- Trial name
- NCT03151616
- Testing
- anticholinergic risk scale
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 244,976 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute