Clinical trials: General Surgery
Disorders of the Eye Following Cataract Surgery
Microbiological Evaluation of the Ocular Flora Before Cataract Surgery
The purpose of the present study is to elucidate the spectrum of ocular flora and their antimicrobial susceptibility profiles in patients undergoing routine cataract surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT02124603
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- SIFI SpA
Dysphagia, Pain
Dexamethasone in Reducing Oral Pain and Dry Mouth After Surgery in Patients With Oropharyngeal Cancer
This randomized pilot clinical trial studies dexamethasone in reducing oral pain and dry mouth after surgery in patients with oropharyngeal cancer. Dexamethasone may help lower pain and dry mouth caused by surgery.
- Conditions
- Dysphagia, Pain, Stage I Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage II Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT01748942
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, Quality-of-Life Assessment, Questionnaire Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Obesity, Adolescent, Bariatric Surgery Candidate
Lifestyle Improvement for Teens With Bariatric Surgery
This study aims to conduct a proof-of-concept study to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of a Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) -supported healthy lifestyle behavioral intervention among adolescent…
- Trial name
- LIFT (NCT05393570)
- Testing
- Healthy Lifestyle Behavioral Intervention (MBS -supported intervention)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Atrial Fibrillation
Fish Oil for Reduction of Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery
The primary objective of this study is to determine if omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids reduce atrial fibrillation and other outcomes after cardiac surgery.
- Trial name
- FISH (NCT00446966)
- Testing
- Omega Three Polyunsaturated fatty acids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 260 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chirag Sandesara
Inflammation Eye Pain, Postoperative Cataract
A Phase 3 Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of OCS-01 Opthalmic Suspension Compared to Vehicle for the Treatment of Ocular Inflammation and Pain Following Cataract Surgery
This was a randomized, double-masked, vehicle-controlled, Phase 3 study evaluating the efficacy and safety of OCS-01 QD compared to vehicle in the treatment of inflammation and pain following cataract surgery.
- Trial name
- OPTIMIZE-2 (NCT06128369)
- Testing
- OCS-01, Vehicle
- Where
- 24 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 117 people
- Sponsor
- Oculis
Meniscus Tear, Tibial, Pain, Postoperative
Ketorolac as an Adjuvant Agent for Postoperative Pain Control Following Arthroscopic Meniscus Surgery
The utilization of arthroscopic surgery to treat meniscus injuries has continued to increase in recent years, partly due to a younger, more active population, and improved technology and technique.
- Conditions
- Meniscus Tear, Tibial, Pain, Postoperative, Postoperative Complications, Ketorolac Adverse Reaction
- Trial name
- NCT04246541
- Testing
- Ketorolac, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Prostate Cancer
Combination Chemotherapy Followed by Surgery in Treating Patients With Localized Prostate Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Combining more than one drug and giving chemotherapy before surgery may shrink the tumor so that it can be…
- Trial name
- NCT00017563
- Testing
- docetaxel, mitoxantrone hydrochloride, conventional surgery
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Prostatic Hyperplasia
Evaluating the Impact of Early Versus Delayed 5 Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Treatment on the Risk of Emergent Surgery in Men With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
This retrospective study aims to assess the impact of early vs delayed 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor (5ARI) therapy in patients with BPH on alpha-blocker (AB) therapy and the risk of acute urinary retention (AUR), prostate-related…
- Trial name
- NCT01332487
- Testing
- 5ARI + AB
- Volunteers
- 4,068 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Perioperative Complication
Perioperative Morbidity in Elective Surgery Based on the Time of the Year
This is a retrospective cohort study using Electronic Privacy Identification Center (EPIC) database to evaluate if there are any differences in perioperative morbidity for elective surgery based on the time of the year surgery is…
- Trial name
- NCT02958293
- Volunteers
- 19,872 people
- Sponsor
- TriHealth Inc.
Postoperative Pain
The Effect of Anti-inflammatory Analgesics on Pain Following Hallux Valgus Surgery
The effects of none-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and selective cyclooxygenase inhibitors (Coxibs) on the formation of bone and fracture healing have been a matter of debate since long.
- Trial name
- NCT00733421
- Testing
- etoricoxib, tramadol
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Other Reconstructive Surgery
Use of Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields (PEMF) After Breast Reconstruction Surgery
Pedicled transverse rectus abdominus myocutaneous (TRAM) flaps are the most common post-mastectomy breast reconstructive surgeries that utilize the patient's tissue.
- Trial name
- NCT01262599
- Testing
- Ivivi Torino II PEMF Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Liposarcoma
Assessment of Helical Tomotherapy Radiotherapy (54 Gy) Followed by Surgery in Retro-peritoneal Liposarcoma
Retro peritoneal liposarcomas are rare (less than 15% of sarcomas) whose prognosis is locoregional. In the treatment of retroperitoneal liposarcomas main prognostic factor is the quality of the surgical resection.
- Trial name
- TOMOREP (NCT01841047)
- Testing
- Radiotherapy
- Where
- 5 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Institut Bergonié
Surgery
Efficacy of Warming Device During Surgery
This study will test the hypothesis that an electric heating device, the Hot Dog warming system is as effective as the Bair Hugger forced air heating system.
- Trial name
- NCT00715728
- Testing
- Intraoperative warming with Bair Hugger forced air system, Intraoperative warming with Hotdog resistive heating system
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Atypical Choroid Plexus Papilloma, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma
Intra-Arterial Chemotherapy for Newly Diagnosed, Residual, or Recurrent Atypical Choroid Plexus Papilloma and Choroid Plexus Carcinoma Prior to Second-Look Surgery
This study will test the safety and efficacy of intra-arterial chemotherapy in subjects with newly diagnosed, residual, or recurrent atypical choroid plexus papilloma and choroid plexus carcinoma prior to a second surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT04994977
- Testing
- Melphalan, Carboplatin, Topotecan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Reversal of Coagulopathy
An Open-label, Randomized, Multicenter Phase IIIb Study to Assess the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerance of BERIPLEX® P/N (Kcentra) Compared With Plasma for Rapid Reversal of Coagulopathy Induced by Vitamin K Antagonists in Subjects Requiring an Urgent Surgical Procedure
The purpose of this study is to evaluate efficacy, safety and tolerance of Beriplex® P/N (Kcentra) compared with plasma in regard to rapid reversal of coagulopathy induced by vitamin K antagonists in subjects who require…
- Trial name
- BE1116_3003 (NCT00803101)
- Testing
- Beriplex® P/N (Kcentra), Fresh frozen plasma
- Where
- 30 sites in United States, Belarus and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 176 people
- Sponsor
- CSL Behring
Anesthesia, Surgery
Norepinephrine vs Phenylephrine During General Anesthesia
50 million patients undergo surgery each year in the United States. Postoperative mortality is considered the third leading cause of death worldwide.
- Conditions
- Anesthesia, Surgery, Hypotension
- Trial name
- VEGA-1 (NCT04789330)
- Testing
- Norepinephrine, Phenylephrine
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 3,626 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
Aprepitant for Prevention of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Elective Hysterectomy
The purpose of the study is to determine whether 40 mg aprepitant administered before surgery is effective for preventing vomiting in the first 24 hours after surgery in women undergoing elective hysterectomy.
- Trial name
- NCT00888329
- Testing
- Aprepitant
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 256 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Resident Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Cross-cultural Care, Interpersonal and Communication Skills in Patient-clinician Encounters
The Provider Awareness and Cultural Dexterity Toolkit for Surgeons Trial
This study is designed to test the impact of a new curriculum, called Provider Awareness Cultural Dexterity Toolkit for Surgeons (PACTS), on surgical residents' cross-cultural knowledge, attitudes, and skills surrounding the care…
- Conditions
- Resident Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Cross-cultural Care, Interpersonal and Communication Skills in Patient-clinician Encounters, Patient-reported Satisfaction With Resident Physicians Involved in Their Care, Patients' Clinical Health Outcomes After Surgery
- Trial name
- PACTS (NCT03576495)
- Testing
- PACTS curriculum, Standard Residency Curriculum
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,901 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Cataract
Dropless vs. Standard Drops Contralateral Eye Study
To compare the use of an injectable compound containing an antibiotic and an anti-inflammatory at time of cataract surgery to standard of care that is the use 3 different topical medications to prevent inflammation and infection…
- Trial name
- NCT02515045
- Testing
- TriMoxiVanc, Moxifloxacin HCl 0.5%, Ilevro
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Carolina Eyecare Physicians, LLC
Cataract
Intra-Operative Metrics With CENTURION® and INFINITI® Vision Systems
The purpose of this study is to evaluate intra-operative phacoemulsification machine metrics after phacoemulsification with the CENTURION® vision system configuration compared with the INFINITI® vision system configuration.
- Trial name
- NCT01848288
- Testing
- CENTURION® Vision System (CVS), INFINITI® Vision System (IVS)
- Volunteers
- 112 people
- Sponsor
- Alcon Research