Clinical trials: General Anesthetic
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive, Tonsillectomy
The Effect of Caffeine on Postextubation Adverse Respiratory Events in Children With Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).
This is a research study using caffeine in children who have an obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA means children who stop breathing during their sleep due to obstruction in their airway.
- Conditions
- Sleep Apnea, Obstructive, Tonsillectomy, Adenoidectomy, Postoperative Complications
- Trial name
- OSA (NCT00273754)
- Testing
- Caffeine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Depression, Delirium
Cognitive Recovery After Electroconvulsive Therapy and General Anesthesia
This study is geared toward characterizing the recovery of brain activity and cognitive function following treatments of electroconvulsive therapy and ketamine general anesthesia.
- Conditions
- Depression, Delirium, Seizures, Cognitive Disorders
- Trial name
- RCC2 (NCT02761330)
- Testing
- Ketamine, Electroconvulsive Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Arrhythmias, Cardiac
Dysrhythmias During General Anesthesia in Children
To describe the types and incidence of cardiac dysrhythmias that occur under anesthesia in the present anesthesia environment.
- Trial name
- NCT00715390
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 234 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Anxiety, Pain
An Innovative Tailored Intervention for Improving Children's Postoperative Recovery (WebTIPS)
The goal of this randomized trial is to examine the effectiveness of a tailored Internet-based Preparation Program (WebTIPS) in reducing anxiety and improving the recovery process in children undergoing surgery.
- Conditions
- Anxiety, Pain, Postoperative Behavior
- Trial name
- WebTIPS (NCT03730259)
- Testing
- Web-based Tailored Intervention Preparation for Surgery
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,274 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Stroke
SEdation Versus General Anesthesia for Endovascular Therapy in Acute Ischemic Stroke
Objectives: This study aims to estimate overall treatment benefit (improvement in disability) among acute ischemic stroke patients that are randomized to General Anesthesia (GA) compared with Sedation (CS) during endovascular…
- Trial name
- SEGA (NCT03263117)
- Testing
- Sedation, General Anesthesia (GA), Intra-arterial Thrombectomy
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 260 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Delayed Emergence From Anesthesia
General Anesthesia Emergence Induced by Methylphenidate
The purpose of this study is to assess whether methylphenidate affects time of emergence from isoflurane general anesthesia. Time to emergence was defined as the time from termination of isoflurane to extubation.
- Trial name
- MPOrtho (NCT02327195)
- Testing
- Methylphenidate HCl
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Nicoleta Stoicea
Anesthesia, General, Neuromuscular Blockade
Efficacy and Safety of 4.0 mg/kg Sugammadex at 1-2 PTC in Chinese and European Subjects (Study 19.4.335)(P05775AM1)(COMPLETED)
The present trial is set up to evaluate the efficacy and safety of 4.0 mg.kg-1 sugammadex in Chinese and Caucasian subjects for registration purposes in China.
- Trial name
- NCT00826176
- Testing
- Sugammadex
- Volunteers
- 164 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Strabismus
The Effect of Povidone-iodine Ophthalmic Surgical Prep Solution on Respiration in Children Undergoing Strabismus Surgery With General Anesthesia.
Determine whether the application of povidone-iodine ophthalmic solution onto the ocular surface causes a change in respiration in children undergoing strabismus surgery with general anesthesia.
- Trial name
- NCT03349515
- Testing
- Provodine-Iodine Solution, Group B will receive three drops in each eye of ophthalmic balanced salt solution.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 106 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Thyroid Neoplasms, Goiter, Nodular
Study of the Efficacy of Local Analgesia as an Adjunct to General Anesthesia in Thyroidectomy and Parathyroidectomy
We aim to study the effect of local anesthetic when used in conjunction with general anesthesia during thyroidectomy or parathyroidectomy.
- Conditions
- Thyroid Neoplasms, Goiter, Nodular, Thyroid Nodule, Graves' Disease
- Trial name
- NCT02205801
- Testing
- Superficial Cervical Plexus Block, Local Wound Infiltration, 0.9% saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Preoperative Sedation
Intranasal Dexmedetomidine Premedication in Children
BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND RATIONALE Pediatric patients scheduled for dental procedures under general anesthesia can have significant anxiety before the procedure.
- Trial name
- NCT02250703
- Testing
- Midazolam, Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
Neuromuscular Block
Can Adequacy of Anesthesia Depth and Quality of Recovery be Influenced by the Level of Neuromuscular Blockade?
The investigators hypothesize that an anesthetic protocol maintaining deep neuromuscular block throughout the entire surgical procedure followed by sugammadex reversal, would suppress EMG activity and result in improved…
- Trial name
- NCT02484651
- Testing
- Sugammadex, Rocuronium
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Centro Hospitalar do Porto
Nausea, Emesis
Post- Surgery Recovery: Nerve Blocks w/ Sedation vs. Nerve Block w/ Either Sedation/Gen. Anesthesia
Nausea after surgery may negatively influence patient satisfaction, may delay discharge, and cause unexpected hospital admissions.
- Trial name
- NCT02602080
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Postoperative Complications, Hip Fracture
A Trial To Assess Risk of Delirium in Older Adults Undergoing Hip Fracture Surgery With Spinal or General Anesthesia
This pilot project will address the gaps in knowledge regarding the effect of anesthetic technique on the risk of delirium through an adequately-powered trial employing standardized regimens for treatment and outcome assessment…
- Conditions
- Postoperative Complications, Hip Fracture, Delirium
- Trial name
- NCT02190903
- Testing
- General endotracheal anesthesia, Regional (spinal) Anesthesia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Secretion Removal Above ETT Cuff
Evaluation of Above the Cuff Suctioning During General Anesthesia
The aim of this prospective, randomized, pilot study is compare ease of tracheal intubation, amount of microaspiration and efficacy of secretion removal using three FDA (Food and Drug Administration)-cleared endotracheal tubes…
- Trial name
- NCT01386879
- Testing
- methylene blue
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Anxiety, Separation, Psychomotor Agitation
Cartoon Distraction and Parental Presence on Anxiety in Pediatric Anesthesia
Nearly 50% of young children undergoing surgery exhibit high level of anxiety during induction of anesthesia because of exposure to unfamiliar environment and people and separation from parents.
- Trial name
- NCT02027844
- Testing
- Cartoon, parental presence
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 117 people
- Sponsor
- Yeungnam University College of Medicine
Hysterectomy (MeSH nr: E04.950.300.399)
Effects of General Anesthesia and Spinal-Morphine Anesthesia on Recovery and Comfort After Benign Abdominal Hysterectomy
The purpose of this study is to determine whether spinal anesthesia combined with intrathecal morphine in abdominal hysterectomy on benign gynecological indications gives better outcome concerning duration of hospital stay and…
- Trial name
- NCT00527332
- Testing
- Bupivacain, Morphine, Propofol
- Where
- 5 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Preben Kjolhede
Airway Complication of Anaesthesia
Effectiveness and Safety of the Levitan Scope for Laryngoscopy and Tracheal Intubation With a Simulated Difficult Airway
A laryngoscope is a medical instrument that is used to get a view of the voice box and the space in between the vocal cords. A laryngoscope is used to place a breathing tube into the trachea (windpipe or airway) to protect the…
- Trial name
- NCT01491984
- Testing
- Laryngoscopy order: 1) MAC, 2) Levitan, Laryngoscopy order: 1) Levitan, 2) MAC
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- IWK Health Centre
Cesarean Section
Comparison of Surgical Conditions in Cesarean Section Under General Anesthesia With Deep Neuromuscular Blockade Versus Succinylcholine
Cesarean delivery under general anesthesia is one of few only surgical procedures, where the most important factor of safety is the speed of the surgery, as a newborn adaptation strongly depends on a time between induction to the…
- Trial name
- NCT01941628
- Testing
- Rocuronium, Succinylcholine
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 91 people
- Sponsor
- Charles University, Czech Republic
Anesthesia, General
Comparison of Sugammadex (MK-8616/Org 25969) With Neostigmine Administered at 1-2 Post-tetanic Counts (PTCs) After Administration of Rocuronium or Vecuronium (19.4.302/P05945/MK-8616-025)
The purpose of the trial is to demonstrate a faster recovery from neuromuscular block (NMB) induced with rocuronium or vecuronium after reversal by 4.0 mg/kg of Org 25969 compared with reversal by 70 μg/kg of neostigmine in…
- Trial name
- NCT00473694
- Testing
- sugammadex, neostigmine, vecuronium
- Volunteers
- 182 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Spinal Fusion Acquired, Spinal Stenosis
Intraoperative Infusion of Precedex to Reduce Length of Stay After Lumbar Spine Fusion
Major lumbar spine surgery causes inflammation, soreness and swelling that can delay discharge from the hospital. Dexmedetomidine (DEX) has been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects.
- Conditions
- Spinal Fusion Acquired, Spinal Stenosis, Lesions of Lumbosacral Intervertebral Disc, Spinal Diseases
- Trial name
- DEXREDLOS (NCT00808665)
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, 0.9% Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center