Clinical trials: Gastro Intestinal Surgery
Colorectal Neoplasms, Urologic Neoplasms
Transvaginal Versus Transabdominal Extraction of Laparoscopically-excised Specimen
The aim of this study is to evaluate the outcomes of transvaginal natural orifice specimen extraction (NOSE) in patients who are planning multiport laparoscopic surgery for resection of solid organs including kidney, liver…
- Conditions
- Colorectal Neoplasms, Urologic Neoplasms, Gastrointestinal Neoplasms, Neoplasms by Site
- Trial name
- STTELS (NCT05113134)
- Testing
- Transvaginal natural orifice specimen extraction (NOSE)
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
Colorectal Disorders, Regional Anesthesia Morbidity
Transversus Abdominis Plane Blocks With and Without Dexamethasone
Dexamethasone will be used as an adjunct to local anesthetics (bupivacaine) to prolong the duration of laparoscopically-placed transversus-abdominis plane blocks in elective colorectal resection.
- Conditions
- Colorectal Disorders, Regional Anesthesia Morbidity, Analgesia, Local Anesthetic Complication
- Trial name
- TAP-DEX (NCT05432934)
- Testing
- Dexamethasone
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Saskatchewan
Gastrointestinal Cancer, Rectal Cancer
A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Weekly Procrit Given to Gastric or Rectal Patients
To demonstrate the effectiveness of epoetin alfa on reduction in red blood cell transfusions in gastric and rectal cancer patients undergoing preoperative chemoradiation therapy followed by surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT00254436
- Testing
- Procrit (epoetin alfa)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
GERD
A Randomized Trial of Medical and Surgical Treatments for Patients With GERD Symptoms That Are Refractory to Proton Pump Inhibitors
Background: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which affects at least 20% of adult Americans, may be especially common and severe in Veteran patients.
- Trial name
- NCT01265550
- Testing
- Nissen fundoplication, baclofen, Desipramine
- Where
- 15 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 366 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Outcomes
Prognostic Value of Preoperative 6-Minute Walk Test for Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Surgery
6-minute walk test (6MWT) is widely used in cardiopulmonary surgery as a prognostic marker. This prospective cohort study aims to find whether 6MWT will be a good prognostic factor for patients who will undergo laparoscopic…
- Trial name
- NCT03711526
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Dental Caries in Children, Dental Diseases
Gurney Journey: Virtual Reality Distraction
The aim of this study is to determine whether a software virtual reality (VR) program provided during transportation to anesthesia induction reduces anxiety before the procedure, and compliance in pediatric patients.
- Conditions
- Dental Caries in Children, Dental Diseases, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Procedures Requiring Anesthesia
- Trial name
- NCT06283108
- Testing
- Standard Child Life Preparation and Support + Meta Quest 2 VR headset with Gurney Journey (a mixed reality experience), Standard Child Life Preparation and Support
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Colorado
Epidural Block, Oesophageal Cancer
The Hemodynamic Effect Between Two Types of Anesthesia in Esophageal Surgery
Continuous Paravertebral block (PVB) was reported to provide less episodes of hypotension than continuous thoracic epidural block (TEB).
- Conditions
- Epidural Block, Oesophageal Cancer, Oesophagectomy
- Trial name
- HEMOBLOC (NCT03185403)
- Testing
- paravertebral block, thoracic epidural block, ropivacaine
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Lille
Sepsis, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Multi-omics Study on Gut Microbiota in Critical Ill Patients After Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Using metagenomics as well as metabolomics, the variation of the gut microbiota and host metabolite profiles of patient after undergoing CPB were explored.
- Trial name
- CPB-MUL-GM (NCT04032938)
- Testing
- extracorporeal circulation during cardiac surgery
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Adult Liver Carcinoma, Caregiver
Walking for Recovery From Surgery in Improving Quality of Life in Older Adults With Lung or Gastrointestinal Cancer and Their Family Caregivers
This pilot clinical trial studies how well Walking for Recovery from Surgery works in improving quality of life in older adults with lung or gastrointestinal cancer and their family caregivers.
- Conditions
- Adult Liver Carcinoma, Caregiver, Colorectal Carcinoma, Lung Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT03267524
- Testing
- Exercise Intervention, Quality-of-Life Assessment, Survey Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 87 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Post-operative Pain, Colon Cancer
The Effect of Exparel on Post Operative Pain and Narcotic Use After Colon Surgery
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effect of Exparel on pain control and patient outcome after colon resection. The investigators will evaluate the clinical course of the patients who receive exparel as compared to the…
- Conditions
- Post-operative Pain, Colon Cancer, Diverticulitis
- Trial name
- NCT02052557
- Testing
- Bupivacaine, Bupivacaine liposome suspension
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Des Moines University
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
The Effect Of Machine-Based And Manually Applied Hand Massage On Pain, Anxiety And Gastrointestinal System Functions After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Surgery
Introduction: As after almost every surgical procedure, changes in the patient's system functions, acute pain and an increase in anxiety level occur after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
- Trial name
- NCT05636475
- Testing
- Manual hand massage after laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery, Machine-based hand massage after laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 171 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Münevver Şengül
Frailty, Surgery--Complications
Protocol for Patients Above 75 Years Undergoing Emergency Laparotomy
In the ProPEL study the effect of a protocol designed for elderly patients about to undergo emergency abdominal surgery will be investigated. The protocol addresses issues of both frailty and ceiling-of -care decisions.
- Conditions
- Frailty, Surgery--Complications, Outcome, Fatal, Frail Elderly Syndrome
- Trial name
- (ProPEL) (NCT04293653)
- Testing
- Protocol for patients above 75 undergoing emergency laparotomy or laparoscopy
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 156 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Haukeland University Hospital
Acute Cholecystitis, Colorectal Cancer
Safety and Feasibility of ActivSightTM in Human
ActivSightTM combines an innovative form factor and proprietary software to deliver precise, objective, real-time visualization of blood flow and tissue perfusion intraoperatively for laparoscope-based surgery.
- Conditions
- Acute Cholecystitis, Colorectal Cancer, Diverticulitis, Colonic, Obesity, Morbid
- Trial name
- NCT04633512
- Testing
- ActivSight
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Activ Surgical
Anorectal Disorder
Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial of an Enhanced Recovery Protocol for Anorectal Surgery
The purpose of the study is to evaluate whether being randomized to an aggressive postoperative non-narcotic pain regimen that treats pain from multiple different pathways may decrease postoperative pain levels, decrease…
- Trial name
- NCT03738904
- Testing
- ERAS, Standard of care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 111 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Malignant Digestive System Neoplasm, Malignant Female Reproductive System Neoplasm
Surgical Thromboprophylaxis Practices in Oncology Patients Within the NCORP Network, STOP-VTE Study
This study evaluates the use of extended venous thromboembolism prophylaxis (ePPx) following abdominopelvic cancer surgery within the NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) network, targeting surgeons and surgical…
- Conditions
- Malignant Digestive System Neoplasm, Malignant Female Reproductive System Neoplasm, Malignant Genitourinary System Neoplasm
- Trial name
- STOP-VTE (NCT07215624)
- Testing
- Non-Interventional Study
- Where
- 103 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Dysphagia
Effects of 3% Sodium Chloride on Post-operative Dysphagia Following Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery
Post-operative dysphagia is a significant issue following anterior cervical spine surgery. The investigators are studying the effects of perioperative 3% sodium chloride, given over a period of 24 hours, on post-operative…
- Trial name
- NCT03677310
- Testing
- 3% Sodium Chloride, Normal Saline
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Ileus Postoperative, Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
Postoperative Gastric Point of Care Ultrasound (G-POCUS) in Abdominal Surgery
The purpose of this research is to determine if gastric point of care ultrasound (G-POCUS) can be used to help clinicians determine when to feed patients or when to insert or remove nasogastric tubes for patients recovering from…
- Trial name
- NCT05796063
- Testing
- gastric point of care ultrasound
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 128 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn's Disease
ENhanced Recovery in CHildren Undergoing Surgery
The institution of perioperative Enhanced Recovery Protocols (ERPs) has been found to decrease hospital length of stay, in-hospital costs, and complications among adult surgical populations but data in pediatric populations are…
- Conditions
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis
- Trial name
- ENRICH-US (NCT04060303)
- Testing
- Perioperative surgical care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 597 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Colorectal Cancer, Colon Rectal Resection
Surgical Resection Lowers Oxidative Stress Markers in Patients With Colorectal Cancer
Study of Oxidative stress Markers (F2 Isoprostanes for lipid peroxidation, Carbonyl groups for protein peroxidation, 3 Nitrotyrosine for damage by nitrogens, and 8-Hydroxyguanosine for RNA peroxidation)in patients with colorectal…
- Conditions
- Colorectal Cancer, Colon Rectal Resection, Oxidative Stress
- Trial name
- NCT01470586
- Testing
- Surgery for colorectal cancer
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- G. Hatzikosta General Hospital
Esophageal Cancer, Nutrition Disorders
Gastrointestinal Nutrient Transit and Enteroendocrine Function After Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
The incidence of oesophagogastric cancer has increased by 400% since the 1970s in Ireland and the United Kingdom. In addition, refinement of perioperative management and the now widespread use of multimodal protocols for patients…
- Conditions
- Esophageal Cancer, Nutrition Disorders, Appetite Disorders, Dumping Syndrome
- Trial name
- EndoGut (NCT03734627)
- Testing
- Octreotide Acetate, Saline Solution, Paracetamol
- Where
- 2 sites in Ireland
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. James's Hospital, Ireland