Clinical trials: Implant Complication
Obstruction; Catheter, Infusion Catheter (Vascular), Catheter; Complications (Indwelling Catheter)
Maintaining Patency in Implanted Port Catheters
The purpose of this study is to determine the safest and most effective flushing solution for maintaining patency (unobstructed flow) in implanted port catheters.
- Trial name
- NCT02354118
- Testing
- Heparinized saline catheter flush, Saline-only catheter flush
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 436 people
- Sponsor
- TriHealth Inc.
Bleeding, Implants
Treatment of Unfavorable Bleeding Patterns in Contraceptive Implant Users
The etonogestrel (ENG) subdermal contraceptive implant (ENG implant) is a highly effective method of preventing pregnancy, but it has bleeding side effects that make it unappealing for many women.
- Conditions
- Bleeding, Implants, Breakthrough Bleeding
- Trial name
- Tamoxifen/BTB (NCT02903121)
- Testing
- Tamoxifen, Tamoxifen (open label)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 109 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Urinary Stress Incontinence
Safety and Efficacy Study on the Implantation of the Tension-Free Vaginal Tape (TVT-Secur) Under Local Anesthesia
The objective was to observe the satisfaction of local anesthesia during the implantation of the TVT-SECUR for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence, with the use of questionnaires completed by the patients, and to…
- Trial name
- NCT00904618
- Testing
- TVT-SECUR - 'Hammock' technique, TVT-SECUR - 'U-Method', Local anesthesia (30 to 40 ml of a mixture of 35 ml of lidocaine 2% and 5 ml of bicarbonate 3%).
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Université de Sherbrooke
Surgical Site Infection
Air Barrier System for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infection
Airborne particles are present in all indoor environments including the operating room. Most of these particles come from the surgical staff moving around in the room, positioning of the patient during surgery, and the movement…
- Trial name
- ABS (NCT01610271)
- Testing
- Air Barrier System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Nimbic Systems, LLC
Overactive Bladder
Evaluation of Implantable Tibial Neuromodulation Pivotal Study (TITAN 2)
The purpose of this prospective, multicenter study is to assess the safety and efficacy of tibial neuromodulation using the Medtronic Tibial Neuromodulation (TNM) system.
- Trial name
- TITAN 2 (NCT05226286)
- Testing
- Medtronic Implantable Tibial Neuromodulation (TNM) System
- Where
- 29 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 188 people
- Sponsor
- MedtronicNeuro
Herniorrhaphy, Postoperative Pain
Safety and Efficacy of CollaRx® Bupivacaine Implant in Men After Open Laparotomy Herniorrhaphy
This study will assess pain intensity for the first 72 hrs after after aggravated movement (cough)following open laparotomy inguinal herniorrhaphy in patient who receive either the CollaRx Bupivacaine implant or a plain collagen…
- Conditions
- Herniorrhaphy, Postoperative Pain, Inguinal Hernia
- Trial name
- NCT01220024
- Testing
- Bupivacaine Collagen Sponge
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Innocoll
Hypotension, Labor Complication
Pre-epidural Sequential Compression Devices (SCDs) to Prevent Hypotension During Labor
When hypotension is related to epidural placement, this can occur within 15-60 minutes after placement. The purpose of this study is to build upon this preliminary work and to use a randomized controlled trial to examine the…
- Trial name
- NCT05250960
- Testing
- SCD
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 109 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- TriHealth Inc.
Surgical Site Infection, Pancreatic Neoplasms
Comparison Between Wound Vacuum Dressing and Standard Closure to Reduce Rates of Surgical Site Infections
Pancreaticoduodenectomy is associated with high perioperative morbidity, with surgical site infection (SSIs) being one of the most common complications.
- Conditions
- Surgical Site Infection, Pancreatic Neoplasms, Pancreatic Cancer, Chemotherapy Effects
- Trial name
- NCT03021668
- Testing
- Prevena Peel & Place Dressing, Standard Closure of the Surgical Incision
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 124 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific, Vascular Access Device Complications
Study Comparing Two Types of Ports in Patients With Cancer Receiving Intravenous Chemotherapy
RATIONALE: Giving chemotherapy drugs through an implanted port reduces the need for multiple needle sticks. It is not yet known whether one type of port is more effective than another in reducing infections and other side effects…
- Trial name
- NCT00607880
- Testing
- vascular access device placement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Bleeding, Implants
Use of Curcumin to Treat Unfavorable Bleeding Patterns in Contraceptive Implant Users
The investigators plan to study the effects of curcumin, the active ingredient in the spice turmeric, on the irregular bleeding experienced by women who use the contraceptive implant.
- Conditions
- Bleeding, Implants, Breakthrough Bleeding
- Trial name
- NCT04205929
- Testing
- Curcumin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Renal Stone, Nephrolithiasis
Impact Ureteral Sheath Design During Ureteroscopy
The purpose of this study is to assess whether one of two ureteral access sheaths is safer for patients undergoing ureteroscopy. Both sheaths are FDA approved devices and commercially available.
- Conditions
- Renal Stone, Nephrolithiasis, Urolithiasis
- Trial name
- NCT03349099
- Testing
- Cook Flexor, Boston Scientific Navigator
- Volunteers
- 95 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Total Knee Replacement, Total Knee Arthroplasty
Electrical Stimulation for the Treatment of Pain Following Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) Using the SPRINT System
The purpose of this study is to determine if electrical stimulation (small levels of electricity) can safely and effectively reduce pain following total knee replacement (or total knee arthroplasty (TKA)).
- Conditions
- Total Knee Replacement, Total Knee Arthroplasty, Pain, Postoperative Pain
- Trial name
- NCT02468934
- Testing
- SPRINT Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS) System
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- SPR Therapeutics, Inc.
Complication of Renal Dialysis, End Stage Renal Disease
A Study Testing the Use of a Perivascular Sirolimus Formulation (Sirogen) in ESRD Patients Undergoing AV Fistula Surgery
The primary study objective is to evaluate the benefit of the Sirolimus eluting Collagen implant (SeCI; Sirogen), a single dose prophylactic treatment delivered intraoperatively at the time of surgical creation of an…
- Conditions
- Complication of Renal Dialysis, End Stage Renal Disease, End Stage Kidney Disease, ESRD
- Trial name
- ACCESS2 (NCT05425056)
- Testing
- Sirolimus
- Where
- 22 sites in United States, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 136 people
- Sponsor
- Vascular Therapies, Inc.
Pain, Postoperative
Phase 3 Study of Efficacy and Safety of the XaraColl® Bupivacaine Implant After Hernioplasty
This is a Phase 3, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, placebo-controlled efficacy and safety study of postoperative pain in adults who are scheduled for unilateral inguinal hernioplasty via open laparotomy…
- Trial name
- MATRIX-2 (NCT02525133)
- Testing
- XaraColl
- Where
- 24 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 319 people
- Sponsor
- Innocoll
Complication of Cardiac Defibrillator
Health Economic Evaluation of Remote Follow up for Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Patients
The purpose of the study is to define the economic value of implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) remote monitoring for hospitals, third payers and patients in Italy.
- Trial name
- TARIFF (NCT01075516)
- Where
- 6 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 209 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott Medical Devices
Colorectal Surgery, Surgical Wound Infection
A Study of an Antibiotic Implant in General Surgical Subjects at Higher Risk for Surgical Wound Infection
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the gentamicin-collagen sponge is safe and effective for preventing surgical wound infections in patients undergoing colorectal surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT00600925
- Testing
- gentamicin-collagen sponge dipped in saline
- Where
- 39 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 602 people
- Sponsor
- Innocoll
Phantom Limb
Epidural Spinal Cord Stimulation for Sensory Restoration and Phantom Limb Pain in Upper-Limb Amputees
Individuals with upper-limb amputation usually have intact nerves within the residual limb, and studies have demonstrated that electrical stimulation of those nerves can produce sensations that appear to emanate from the…
- Trial name
- PhantomLimb (NCT02684201)
- Testing
- Boston Scientific Stimulator Lead
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Lee Fisher, PhD
Anesthesia, Urethral Obstruction
Gabapentin on Postoperative Pain Associated With Ureteroscopy and Stents Insertion
The study's objective is to determine the efficacy of preoperative gabapentin in relieving postoperative pain, reducing opioid use and improving quality of recovery in subjects undergoing urologic surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT03151746
- Testing
- Gabapentin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Perfusion; Complications
The Effect of Nitroglycerin Ointment, Fluorescent Angiography, and Incisional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy on Mastectomy Skin Flap Perfusion-Related Problems
This is a randomized study using a variety of techniques to compare and examine blood flow to the remaining skin after mastectomy. All treatments being used are considered standard of care and are not experimental.
- Trial name
- NCT03716050
- Testing
- Nitroglycerin, Negative Pressure Wound Therapy/ Wound VAC, Fluorescent Angiography with indocyanine-green (not to exceed 5mg/kg)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Arrhythmias, Cardiac
Continuous Cardiac Arrhythmia Monitoring in Hemodialysis Patients
Hemodialysis patients have a rate of fatal arrhythmias that is 40 times greater than the general population, but the causes and types of fatal arrhythmias they experience is unclear.
- Trial name
- CARE-ESRD (NCT00932659)
- Testing
- continuous cardiac monitoring device (REVEAL, Medtronic)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University