Clinical trials: Iatrogenic Injury
Native and Valve in Valve Aortic Valve Failure
Bioprosthetic or Native Aortic Scallop Intentional Laceration to Prevent Iatrogenic Coronary Artery Obstruction (BASILICA) Prospective Investigation
Background: TAVR is a common therapy for people with heart problems. It stands for transcatheter aortic valve replacement, TAVR can be a better option than surgery. But it isn t safe for everyone.
- Trial name
- BASILICA (NCT03381989)
- Testing
- ASHI_INTECC Astato XS 20 0.014 guidewire
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Cesarean Section, Surgical Site Infection
Preoperative Application of Chlorhexidine to Reduce Infection With Cesarean Section After Labor
Surgical site infections (SSI) are the second most common cause of nosocomial infections accounting for 15% of all nosocomial infections among hospitalized patients and 38% of nosocomial infections in surgical patients.
- Conditions
- Cesarean Section, Surgical Site Infection, Nosocomial Infection
- Trial name
- PRACTICAL (NCT03423147)
- Testing
- 2% chlorhexidine gluconate cloth, 4% Chlorhexidine gluconate vaginal scrub
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 319 people
- Sponsor
- Angela Bianco
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia
Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Care for Adults Experiencing Trauma
Examine the use of 0.12% Chlorhexidine Gluconate as an adjunct to current oral care protocol for trauma patients on ventilator support to decrease the incidence of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia and oral bacterial load.
- Trial name
- NCT01382446
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine gluconate, Toothpaste
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix
Traumatic Wound, Infective Wound
The Effect of OASIS Ultra on Critical Sized Wound Healing
The aim of this study is to evaluate the speed and quality with which OASIS® Ultra (Healthpoint Biotherapeutics; Fort Worth, Texas) increases wound healing in the critical sized defect.
- Conditions
- Traumatic Wound, Infective Wound, Iatrogenic Critical Sized Wound Defects, Wound Healing
- Trial name
- NCT01848821
- Testing
- OASIS Ultra, Wound VAC Standard Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Post-operative Complications, Surgical Site Infection
The Use of the Prevena™ Incision Management System on Post-Surgical Cesarean Section Incisions
The purpose of this study is to compare the post-surgical standard-of-care dressing to the Prevena™ Incision Management System in women undergoing Cesarean section surgery.
- Conditions
- Post-operative Complications, Surgical Site Infection, Surgical Wound Infection
- Trial name
- NCT01450631
- Testing
- Prevena™ Incision Management System (PIMS), Standard-of-care Dressing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- KCI USA, Inc
Shoulder Instability, Iatrogenic Nerve Injury
Neuromonitoring During the Latarjet Procedure
In a study performed by the Harvard Shoulder Service, it has been documented that there is a significant incidence of neurologic complications of the Latarjet procedure for shoulder instability.
- Trial name
- NCT01621126
- Testing
- Intra-operative neuromonitoring (XLTEK/NATUS EP Protektor)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Cross Infection, Pneumonia, Ventilator-associated
Trial of 2% Chlorhexidine Bathing on Nosocomial Infections in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit
This prospective, randomized, controlled trial will compare the incidence of nosocomial infections (composite of primary bloodstream infections, catheter-associated urinary tract infections, ventilator-associated pneumonia, and…
- Conditions
- Cross Infection, Pneumonia, Ventilator-associated, Catheter-related Infections, Infection Due to Indwelling Urinary Catheter
- Trial name
- NCT01640925
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine gluconate, Standard bathing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 350 people
- Sponsor
- Joshua Swan
Intraoperative Ureter Visualization, Abdominolpelvic Surgery
A Study to Find Out if ASP5354 Can Clearly Help Show the Ureter During Surgery
The ureter was the tube that carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder. It was difficult for surgeons to see the ureter during abdominal surgery. This could lead to injuring the ureter which, although rare, could be serious.
- Trial name
- NCT05754333
- Testing
- pudexacianinium chloride
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 107 people
- Sponsor
- Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc.
Coagulopathy, Nosocomial Pneumonia
Effect of Antioxidant Vitamins on Coagulopathy and Nosocomial Pneumonia After Severe Trauma
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of antioxidant vitamins (vitamins C and E) on the development of coagulation derangements and nosocomial pneumonia after severe trauma in patients.
- Trial name
- NCT01897792
- Testing
- Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Saline (for Vitamin C)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham