Clinical trials: Infection Wound
Critical Illness, Acute Kidney Injury
Development of a Web-based Multicenter Registry on the Use of oXiris Membrane for EBPTs in Critically Ill Patients
The use of extracorporeal blood purification therapies (EBPT) is becoming increasingly widespread worldwide in everyday clinical practice, particularly in the critical care setting.
- Conditions
- Critical Illness, Acute Kidney Injury, Sepsis, Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03807414
- Testing
- oXiris
- Where
- 12 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 270 people
- Sponsor
- Careggi Hospital
Sepsis, Acute Kidney Injury
Comparison of Balanced Crystalloids and Normal Saline in Septic Patients
In this prospective randomized controlled trial, investigators attempt to study the effects of acetated Ringer's solution on the prognosis and renal function of patients with sepsis in intensive care unit compared with normal…
- Conditions
- Sepsis, Acute Kidney Injury, Septic Shock, Sepsis, Severe
- Trial name
- NCT03685214
- Testing
- 0.9% saline, lactated Ringer's solution
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- ZhiYong Peng
Incisional Hernia/Prevention and Control, Surgical Site Infection (SSI)
Comparison of Small-bite Versus Conventional Midline Fascial Closure in Abdominal Surgeries
This study investigates how different incision and fascial closure (suture) techniques used in abdominal surgery are associated with the development of incisional hernia, a common long-term complication after laparotomy.
- Trial name
- NCT07340918
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 217 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University
Surgical Site Infection (SSI), Cesarean Section Wound
Subcutaneous Drain Versus Wound Irrigation by Normal Saline for Prevention of Surgical Site Infection Following Caesarean Section in Obese Patients.
This is a prospective randomized controlled trial conducted at Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital to compare subcutaneous drain versus wound irrigation with normal saline for the prevention of surgical site infection…
- Trial name
- NCT07517718
- Testing
- Subcutaneous Drain, Normal Saline
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 189 people
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Anxiety Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Neuropsychological Sequelae and Long COVID-19 Fatigue
An association of fatigue with post-viral neuropsychological disturbs has been reported. Among patients hospitalized with COVID-19 there is an increased incidence of anxiety and depression symptoms.
- Conditions
- Anxiety Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Mental Fatigue, COVID-19
- Trial name
- PostCoV2Psy (NCT05323318)
- Testing
- Neuropsychological Sequelae
- Where
- 6 sites in Portugal
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Centro Hospitalar Universitario do Algarve
TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury), Status Epilepticus
Augmented Renal Clearance in Neurocritical Care
Stroke, severe brain injury, uncontrolled seizures and brain infections are the most common life-threatening neurological illnesses in the world with an estimated combined annual hospital management cost of up to 44 billion…
- Conditions
- TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury), Status Epilepticus, Bacterial Meningitis, Augmented Renal Clearance (ARC)
- Trial name
- Neuro-ARC (NCT07410624)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 512 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Surgical Site Infection
Gaps Between Evidence and Practice in Prevention of Surgical Site Infection in Spain
Web-based survey to members of 10 Spanish Associations of surgical nurses and surgeons of different specialities to know the application of preventative measures for surgical site infection.
- Trial name
- SurveyOIC (NCT04310878)
- Testing
- Survey among perioperative nurses and surgeons
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital de Granollers
Acute Appendicitis, Acute Cholecystitis
Web-based International Register of Emergency Surgery and Trauma
The WIRES-T project (Web-based International Registry of Emergency General Surgery and Trauma) has been set up to allow to all the EGS (Emergency General Surgery) and Trauma surgeons to register their activity and to obtain a…
- Conditions
- Acute Appendicitis, Acute Cholecystitis, Acute Diverticulitis, Post-operative Complications
- Trial name
- WIRES-T (NCT03643718)
- Testing
- Emergency General Surgery
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 10,000 people
- Sponsor
- A.O. Ospedale Papa Giovanni XXIII
Hip Fractures, Pneumonia
The Effect of Zoledronate on the Prevention of Pneumonia in Hip Fracture Patients
Nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates (N-BPs; such as alendronate and zoledronate) are commonly used in the treatment of osteoporosis and fracture prevention, in which zoledronate has a proven better efficacy than alendronate.
- Trial name
- Zoo-P (NCT05743179)
- Testing
- Zoledronate
- Where
- 5 sites in Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 2,692 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Surgical Site Infection, Surgical Wound Infection
Floraseal Versus Iodine Impregnated Adhesive Drapes
Infection after total joint arthroplasty can have devastating consequences. Adhesive drapes have been traditionally used at our institution to help reduce the risk of wound contamination and infection by superficial skin flora.
- Trial name
- NCT03466489
- Testing
- Floraseal
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Congestive Heart Failure, Infections
Does Detailed Informed Consent for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Mechanical Ventilation Impact Patients' Decisions and Outcomes?
There is evidence to suggest that patients make different end-of-life decisions if they understand the risks, benefits and alternatives of CPR and mechanical ventilation.
- Conditions
- Congestive Heart Failure, Infections, Sepsis, Acute Renal Failure
- Trial name
- NCT01878968
- Testing
- Script and CPR/Mechanical ventilation video.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Jewish Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio
Wound, Infection
PICO Above Incisions After Vascular Surgery
The wound infection rate in the groin after vascular surgery has been denoted to be high since the wound surveillance register started in 2005.
- Trial name
- NCT01913132
- Testing
- Negative pressure wound therapy with PICO (Smith & Nephew)
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 644 people
- Sponsor
- Stefan Acosta
Stroke, Ischemic, Stroke Hemorrhagic
Exploring Accessible Beauty for Individuals With Upper Extremity Deficits
The purpose of this study is to investigate the accessibility of beauty products for individuals with upper extremity disabilities.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Ischemic, Stroke Hemorrhagic, Stroke (CVA) or TIA, Stroke, Acute
- Trial name
- NCT05945784
- Testing
- Use of Rare Beauty makeup products
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare
Surgical Site Infection in Obese Women Undergoing C-section
Use of 48 Hour Course of Antibiotics to Prevent Surgical Site Infection in Obese Patients Undergoing Cesarean Delivery
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if preoperative antibiotics, followed by 48 hour course of broad spectrum antibiotics prevents wound infection complications in patients that are obese who undergo cesarean section.
- Trial name
- SSI (NCT01194115)
- Testing
- cephalexin & metronidazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 475 people
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
COVID-19, Long COVID
Study of Vascular Endothelial Glycocalyx and Ophthalmic Injury, Prospective Cohort of Patients With Prolonged Post-COVID-19 Symptoms
The glycocalyx is a membrane coat composed of glycoproteins attached to the surface of cell membranes. Recent publications have drawn attention to the potential role of a degradation of the endothelial glycocalyx (a kind of gel…
- Trial name
- GLYCOVLONG (NCT05235698)
- Testing
- Ophthalmological examinations, GlycoCheck
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild
Bacterial Infections, Wounds
Effects of MRSA Bactericidal Gel To Promote Healing and Eliminate MRSA in cSSTI Vancogel(TM)
Based on personal experience and the literature it is reasonable expectation that Vancomycin is a viable treatment in a direct contact form to eliminate MRSA from open wounds in order to heal the wounds by conventional means.
- Trial name
- Vancogel(R) (NCT00945152)
- Testing
- Vancomycin 1.25-1.50% in a complex gel formulation trademarked Vancogel(R)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Robert S Berman MD
COVID-19
Treatment of COVID-19 Patients With Anti-interleukin Drugs
The purpose of this study is to test the safety and effectiveness of individually or simultaneously blocking IL-6 and IL-1 versus standard of care on blood oxygenation and systemic cytokine release syndrome in patients with…
- Trial name
- COV-AID (NCT04330638)
- Testing
- Usual Care, Anakinra, Siltuximab
- Where
- 15 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 342 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
Critical Illness, ARDS
Replacing Protein Via Enteral Nutrition in a Stepwise Approach in Critically Ill Patients
In this study, we will explore the feasibility of a randomized controlled trial that will compare high protein dose from ICU day 6 to 14 with moderate protein intake.
- Conditions
- Critical Illness, ARDS, Septic Shock, Multiple Trauma
- Trial name
- Replenish (NCT03480555)
- Testing
- Replenish Protein, Standard protein
- Where
- 2 sites in Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- King Abdullah International Medical Research Center
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
HIV Prevention and Care of Psychological Trauma in Vulnerable Rwandan Youth
The investigators propose a prospective single arm pilot cohort study of 100 youth (ages 15-25) to evaluate the feasibility of this project.
- Trial name
- NCT01401335
- Testing
- Questionnaires
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Rwanda
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Cesarean Section Complications, Wound Breakdown
Antimicrobial Dressing Versus Standard Dressing in Obese Women Undergoing Cesarean Delivery
This will be an open label pilot randomized controlled clinical trial. Women undergoing cesarean delivery will be randomized to have standard wound dressing care or chlorohexidine gluconate (CHG) impregnated wound dressing…
- Conditions
- Cesarean Section Complications, Wound Breakdown, Wound Infection, Satisfaction
- Trial name
- NCT03887299
- Testing
- ReliaTect™ Post-Op Dressing (contains chlorohexidine gluconate or CHG), Standard Wound Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 154 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston