Clinical trials: Elective Surgical Procedures
Pregnancy, Cesarean Section
Gastric Volumes by US in Term Parturients Undergoing CS With and Without Metoclopramide
Our objective is to compare gastric volumes (mL) between women who receive metoclopramide versus placebo prior to scheduled cesarean delivery in appropriately fasted patients.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy, Cesarean Section, Aspiration
- Trial name
- NCT05033041
- Testing
- Study drug metoclopramide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
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
Post Operative Cognitive Dysfunction
Post-Operative Cognitive Dysfunction in Normal Aging Patients Undergoing Elective Orthopedic Surgery
Post-operative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a common concern for aging patients undergoing elective orthopedic surgery and significantly effects health outcomes.
- Trial name
- POCD (NCT04267328)
- Testing
- Elective Orthopedic Surgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- HealthPartners Institute
Coronary Artery Disease, Angina, Unstable
Study on Safety and Effectiveness of Three Doses of Argatroban as Anticoagulant in Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
This is a phase II multi-centre study in 140 patients undergoing elective PCI to obtain the information on dose-response of argatroban in pharmacodynamic markers and to assess the anticoagulation, safety and efficacy of…
- Trial name
- NCT00508924
- Testing
- Argatroban, Heparin
- Where
- 8 sites in Belgium, Germany
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Tanabe Pharma Corporation
Atherosclerosis
Study Effect of VIA-2291 on Atherosclerotic Vascular Inflammation in Patients Undergoing Elective Carotid Endarterectomy
This is a study to compare the effect of VIA-2291 vs. Placebo on various inflammatory biomarkers in patients with carotid stenosis scheduled for elective carotid endarterectomy
- Trial name
- NCT00352417
- Testing
- VIA-2291
- Where
- 3 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Tallikut Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Cardiovascular Diseases
PreFER Managed Ventricular Pacing (MVP) For Elective Replacement
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the benefit of MVP in pacemaker and implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) patients with a history of right ventricular pacing.
- Trial name
- NCT00293241
- Testing
- Managed Ventricular Pacing programmed ON/OFF
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 630 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure
Intubation, Intratracheal
Comparison of Miller's Blade and Airtraq Laryngoscope in Children
The Airtraq optical laryngoscope has recently been available in pediatric sizes. The investigators compared the efficacy of Airtraq with the Miller laryngoscope as intubation devices in paediatric patients.
- Trial name
- NCT02423317
- Testing
- Intubation with Miller's blade, Intubation with Airtraq
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Government Medical College, Haldwani
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
Arthroplasties, Hip Replacement, Arthroplasties, Knee Replacement
Self-adherent Absorbent Silver Dressing in Adults After Hip or Knee Arthroplasty
The overall rationale for this investigation is to evaluate the clinical performance potential for Mepilex Border Post-Op Ag in the ability to minimize the risk of skin related post-operative wound complications such as…
- Trial name
- NCT03016078
- Testing
- Mepilex Border Post-Op Ag
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Molnlycke Health Care AB
Neuromuscular Blockade, Postoperative Complications
Effect of Neuromuscular Blockade on Pulmonary Complications in Elective Cardiac Surgery
The investigators will conduct a prospective, randomized trial to assess the impact of neuromuscular blockade on early (<72 hours post-ICU admission) postoperative respiratory complications in cardiac surgical patients.
- Trial name
- NCT02635542
- Testing
- Succinylcholine, Cisatracurium
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Delayed Cord Clamping
Umbilical Cord Clamping: What Are the Benefits
Umbilical cord clumping consists in the binding of the umbilical cord by nipper to interrupt blood flow from placenta to foetus. Umbilical cord can be clamped within 30s or at least 1 min after birth.
- Trial name
- NCT03878602
- Testing
- Delayed umbilical cord clamping, Immediate umbilical cord clamping
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 142 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Poliambulanza Istituto Ospedaliero
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
Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism
Study of Apixaban for the Prevention of Thrombosis-related Events Following Knee Replacement Surgery
The purpose of this study is to learn if apixaban can prevent blood clots in the leg (deep vein Thrombosis [DVT]) and lung (pulmonary embolism [PE]) that sometimes occur after knee replacement surgery and to learn how apixaban…
- Trial name
- NCT00371683
- Where
- 107 sites in United States, Argentina and 11 more
- Volunteers
- 3,608 people
- Sponsor
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
Venous Thromboembolism
Dabigatran Etexilate Compared With Enoxaparin in Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Following Total Hip Arthroplasty
The primary objective of the trial is to demonstrate non-inferiority of 220 mg oral dabigatran etexilate compared to 40 mg subcutaneous enoxaparin administered once daily.
- Trial name
- NCT00657150
- Testing
- Enoxaparin, Dabigatran etexilate
- Where
- 108 sites in United States, Australia and 17 more
- Volunteers
- 2,055 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Device Replacement, Elective Replacement (ERI)
REPLACE: Implantable Cardiac Pulse Generator Replacement Registry
The objective of this study is to prospectively estimate the all-cause complication rates at 6-months for patients undergoing generator replacement due to elective replacement indicator (ERI), advisory, or upgrade without a…
- Conditions
- Device Replacement, Elective Replacement (ERI), Device Advisory, Device Upgrade
- Trial name
- REPLACE (NCT00395447)
- Testing
- Straight-forward Device Replacement, Device Replacement with Upgrade
- Where
- 71 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,744 people
- Sponsor
- Biotronik, Inc.
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Testing Platelet Reactivity In Patients Undergoing Elective Stent Placement on Clopidogrel to Guide Alternative Therapy With Prasugrel (TRIGGER-PCI)
To determine the efficacy of prasugrel versus clopidogrel for the reduction of adverse cardiovascular outcomes in patients with high platelet reactivity on clopidogrel after successful implantation of coronary drug-eluting…
- Trial name
- TRIGGER-PCI (NCT00910299)
- Testing
- Prasugrel, Clopidogrel
- Where
- 27 sites in United States, Germany
- Volunteers
- 423 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Elective Surgery
Telemedicine Control Tower for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
A single center prospective before-and-after proof-of-concept study to evaluate a telemedicine center for the PACU.
- Trial name
- PACU Telemed (NCT04020887)
- Testing
- Alertwatch - Interaction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 560 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Thromboembolism
Pradaxa (Dabigatran Etexilate) 150 mg/q.d. in Patients With Moderate Renal Impairment After Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery
An observational cohort study on safety and efficacy to generate additional data on the benefit/risk profile of the 150 mg dose of Pradaxa in patients with renal impairment
- Trial name
- NCT00847301
- Where
- 53 sites in Austria, France and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 472 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Elective Reconstructive Surgery Population
The Effect of Healing Touch on Sleep
Healing Touch improves measures of sleep the night prior to surgery, thus improving surgery-related morbidity.
- Trial name
- Sleep7 (NCT01870076)
- Testing
- Healing Touch, Control, Presence
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shriners Hospitals for Children