Clinical trials: Emergencies
Pediatric Disorder
A Comparison of Accuvein to Standard IV Access in Children 0 to 24 Months of Age in the Pediatric ED
Obtaining intravenous (IV) access in children under the age of 2 years is difficult, especially in the emergency department (ED) where the children can be frightened, dehydrated and ill.
- Trial name
- NCT02381392
- Testing
- Accuvein AV400
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Children Who Present to the ED With Minor Febrile Illnesses
Video Discharge Instructions for Fever and ED Recidivism
To evaluate the effect of video discharge instructions on return visits to the ER or ED within 72 hours of the original visit for children with febrile illnesses.
- Trial name
- NCT01655251
- Testing
- Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 273 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Connecticut Children's Medical Center
Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
Does IV Acetaminophen Reduce Opioid Requirement in Pediatric Patients With Acute Sickle Cell Crises?
The purpose of this study is to determine whether IV acetaminophen can decrease the need for subsequent opioid administration in the acute management of sickle cell crisis pain in the pediatric emergency room.
- Trial name
- NCT03541980
- Testing
- Acetaminophen, Normal saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Shift-Work Sleep Disorder, Insomnia
Fire Fighter Fatigue Management Program: Operation Healthy Sleep
Firefighters work some of the most demanding schedules known under highly stressful and demanding conditions. The need to work frequent extended shifts and long work weeks leads to acute and chronic partial sleep deprivation as…
- Conditions
- Shift-Work Sleep Disorder, Insomnia, Restless Leg Syndrome, Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Trial name
- NCT01988129
- Testing
- Sleep disorders education and screening
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,189 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Acute Pain
Trial Comparing Morphine to Hydromorphone in Elderly Patients With Severe Pain
The purpose of this research study is to determine which opiate pain medication (morphine or hydromorphone (Dilaudid)) is more effective in the treatment of acute pain in patients presenting to the emergency department.
- Trial name
- NCT00305058
- Testing
- Morphine, Hydromorphone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 194 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
HIV Infections
Rapid HIV Testing Program in the Emergency Department
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the feasibility of a rapid HIV testing program in the Temple University Hospital(TUH)Emergency Department.
- Trial name
- NCT00548041
- Testing
- HIV test by oral swab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Temple University
Wellness Programs, Hospitalization
The Effectiveness of Peer-to-Peer Community Support to Promote Aging in Place
The investigators' overall objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of peer-to-peer support programs in preventing the necessity of acute health care and nursing home services for older adult populations and in promoting their…
- Conditions
- Wellness Programs, Hospitalization, Emergency Room
- Trial name
- NCT02308696
- Testing
- Peer-to-Peer Support, Standard Community Services
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 456 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Sleep
Evaluation of SmartSleep Technology for Improving the Efficiency and Restorative Quality of Sleep in Healthy Adults
This study aims to assess whether slow wave sleep enhancement using SmartSleep technology benefits daytime cognitive performance during periods of chronic sleep restriction.
- Trial name
- NCT03911154
- Testing
- Philips SmartSleep Technology--Continuous Fixed Interval modality, Philips SmartSleep Technology--Block modality, Philips SmartSleep Technology--In-Phase Adjustable modality
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Dementia, Caregiver
Artificial Intelligence + Care Coach Intervention
The purpose of this research study is to develop and test an artificial intelligence intervention for emergency department (ED) discharge care transitions experienced by caregivers of older adults with cognitive impairment.
- Conditions
- Dementia, Caregiver, Emergency Department, Artificial Intelligence
- Trial name
- NCT05352399
- Testing
- NeuViCare application
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Alcohol Consumption
Pilot Study of a Computer-Based Intervention for Alcohol Misuse in the Emergency Department
Alcohol misuse amongst youth is a significant clinical and public health problem. The Emergency Department (ED) is an important setting for the treatment of alcohol-related problems as it is often the first point of contact…
- Trial name
- NCT01146665
- Testing
- Computer-based PAF
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Satisfaction Rates Among Parents of Children With Autism in the ED
This study is a randomized controlled trial utilizing a patient-centered questionnaire distributed to parents of children with autism.
- Trial name
- ASD (NCT02675933)
- Testing
- Questionnaire
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seton Healthcare Family
Triage
Triaging and Referring in Adjacent General and Emergency Departments
Introduction: Patients who might also go to the general practitioner (GP) frequently consult emergency departments (ED). This leads to additional costs for both government and patient and a high workload for emergency physicians…
- Trial name
- TRIAGE (NCT03793972)
- Testing
- Triage with referral to primary care, Usual care
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 8,158 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiteit Antwerpen
Fatigue, Sleep
The Sleep and Teamwork in EMS Study
More than half of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) workers report work-related mental and physical fatigue. Odds of injury among fatigued EMS workers are nearly double that of non-fatigued workers.
- Trial name
- SaFTiE (NCT04456764)
- Testing
- SaFTiE
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 708 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Reproductive Tract Infections
Evaluation of Immediate v. Delayed CT/NG Test for Treatment in the ED
The purpose of this study is to determine if immediate availability of GeneXpert® CT/NG test results reduces the overtreatment rate for ED patients with suspected gonorrhea or chlamydia and to assess changes in clinician…
- Trial name
- NCT01989130
- Testing
- Roche AMPLICOR CT/NG, Cepheid Xpert CT/NG Test
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- George Washington University
Acute Pain
Sub-dissociative Dose Ketamine Dosing Study
Goal is to determine if in adults presenting to the Emergency Department (ED) with moderate to severe acute pain, Ketamine administered at 0.15 mg/kg will provide similar pain relief to Ketamine administered at 0.3 mg/kg, with…
- Trial name
- NCT03714620
- Testing
- Ketamine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loyola University
Forearm Fracture, Ultrasound
Trial of Ultrasound Guidance for Reduction of Pediatric Forearm Fractures
The primary objective of this study is to assess the utility of ultrasound guidance in the closed reduction of pediatric forearm fractures in the pediatric emergency department.
- Trial name
- NCT03097757
- Testing
- Ultrasound - guided fracture reduction, Standard of care fracture reduction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
Contraception
EC PK in Women With Normal and Obese BMI
A well-designed pharmacokinetics (PK) study may identify the physiologic basis for observed differences in levonorgestrel emergency contraception (LNG-EC) and ulipristal acetate emergency contraception (UPA-EC) failure rates in…
- Trial name
- NCT02689804
- Testing
- LNG-EC, UPA-EC
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Nausea and Vomiting
Ondansetron vs Prochlorperazine for Nausea and Vomiting in the Emergency Department
This study will compare the effect of prochlorperazine and ondansetron for the treatment of nausea and vomiting in the emergency department.
- Trial name
- NCT00590317
- Testing
- Prochlorperazine, Ondansetron
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Delirium
Implementation Outcome Assessments of the Emergency Department Delirium Screening and Detection Program
Delirium occurs in up to 20% of older adults presenting to the Emergency Department (ED) and is associated with poor outcomes. Failure to identify patients with ED delirium not only prevents initiation of mitigation strategies…
- Trial name
- ED-DDP (NCT05606328)
- Testing
- Emergency Department Delirium Screening and Detection Program (ED-DDP)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Emergency Contraception
A Study of Use of Ella®, an Emergency Contraceptive, Under Simulated OTC Conditions
This study is designed to assess whether consumers select and use ella® (ulipristal acetate 30mg), an emergency contraceptive, in a manner consistent with the OTC package directions in an OTC-like setting.
- Trial name
- LIBRella (NCT03208985)
- Testing
- Use Phase (Ulipristal Acetate, 30 mg)
- Where
- 34 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,270 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- HRA Pharma