Clinical trials: Intestinal Obstruction
Obstructive Defecation Syndrome, Chronic Constipation
Study of Stapled Transanal Rectal Resection (STARR) Surgery in Refractory Constipation Associated With Obstructive Defecation Syndrome (ODS)
The primary purpose of this study is to determine how effective and how durable STARR (stapled transanal rectal resection) surgery is in relieving symptoms of intractable constipation associated with obstructive defecation…
- Conditions
- Obstructive Defecation Syndrome, Chronic Constipation, Rectocele, Intussusception
- Trial name
- NCT00256984
- Testing
- Stapled Transanal Resection (STARR) with Transtar (PROXIMATE®) 33 mm Circular Stapler
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Ethicon Endo-Surgery
Duodenal Obstruction
Comparison of Duodenal Stenting vs Transpyloric and Duodenal Stenting for Malignant Obstruction
Malignant duodenal obstruction in patients not fit for surgery is treated by placing enteral stents during endoscopy. These patients may also have poor gastric motility.
- Trial name
- NCT03125148
- Testing
- Enteral stenting
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Intestinal Obstruction
Study to Assess Efficacy and Safety of Lanreotide Autogel 120 MG in Treatment of Clinical Symptoms Associated With Inoperable Malignant Intestinal Obstruction
To assess the efficacy of Lanreotide Autogel 120 mg for the relief of vomiting due to inoperable malignant intestinal obstruction in patients without nasogastric tube (NGT) and to assess the efficacy of lanreotide Autogel 120 mg…
- Trial name
- IMIO (NCT02275338)
- Testing
- Lanreotide Autogel
- Where
- 17 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Ipsen
Bowel Obstruction
Adult Patients Undergoing Open Colectomy MA402S23B303
This study is designed to compare the standard of care against EXPAREL(R) to determine if total opioid consumption is reduced when using EXPAREL, therefore possibly reducing total hospitalization costs.
- Trial name
- IMPROVE-Open (NCT01507246)
- Testing
- IV morphine sulfate, EXPAREL (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Cholecystitis, Endometriosis
Deep Versus Moderate Neuromuscular Blockade During Laparoscopic Surgery
This is a two period cross-over study randomizing patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery into 2 different groups: group 1 in which patients receive "deep neuromuscular blockade" in the beginning portion of their laparoscopic…
- Conditions
- Cholecystitis, Endometriosis, Bowel Obstruction, Fibroids
- Trial name
- NCT02812186
- Testing
- Deep to Moderate NMB, Moderate to Deep NMB, Rocuronium
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 79 people
- Sponsor
- Stony Brook University
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Eluxadoline in the Treatment of Participants With Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS-d)
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of different doses of eluxadoline (JNJ-27018966) compared with placebo in the treatment of participants with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel…
- Trial name
- NCT01553747
- Testing
- Eluxadoline
- Where
- 253 sites in United States, Canada and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 1,146 people
- Sponsor
- Furiex Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Meconium Ileus, Very Low Birth Weight Infant
Impact of Oral Application of Gastrografin on the Meconium Evacuation in Very Low Birth Weight Infants
Gastrografin is a radiopaque contrast agent for the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) which can be applied orally or rectally. In neonatal intensive care, Gastrografin is used to detect otherwise radiologically invisible perforations…
- Trial name
- NCT01515696
- Testing
- Gastrografin, Sterile water
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Nadja Haiden,MD
Ileus
A Study Evaluating Intravenous (IV) MOA-728 for the Treatment of Postoperative Ileus (POI) in Participants After Ventral Hernia Repair
This study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of two different dose regimens (12 milligrams [mg] and 24 mg) of IV MOA-728 versus placebo in shortening the time to return of bowel function in participants receiving opioid…
- Trial name
- NCT00528970
- Testing
- MOA-728
- Where
- 106 sites in United States, Australia and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 374 people
- Sponsor
- Bausch Health Americas, Inc.
Ileus, Post-Operative Adhesions
A Study to Evaluate LB1148 for Return of Gastrointestinal Function and Adhesions in Subjects Undergoing Bowel Resection
The purpose of this study is to establish preliminary evidence of the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of LB1148 for the treatment of post-operative ileus and intra-abdominal adhesions in subjects undergoing elective bowel…
- Trial name
- PROFILE (NCT02836470)
- Testing
- LB1148
- Where
- 28 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 112 people
- Sponsor
- Palisade Bio
Constipation, Impaction, and Bowel Obstruction, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
S1316, Surgery or Non-Surgical Management in Treating Patients With Intra-Abdominal Cancer and Bowel Obstruction
This partially randomized clinical trial studies surgery or non-surgical management in treating patients with intra-abdominal cancer and bowel obstruction.
- Trial name
- NCT02270450
- Testing
- therapeutic conventional surgery, gastrointestinal complications management/prevention, quality-of-life assessment
- Where
- 38 sites in United States, Canada and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 221 people
- Sponsor
- SWOG Cancer Research Network
Bowel Obstruction
A Health Economic Trial in Adult Patients Undergoing Open Colectomy MA402S23B302
This study is designed to compare the standard of care against EXPAREL (bupivacaine liposome extended-release injectable suspension) to determine if total opioid consumption is reduced when using EXPAREL, therefore possibly…
- Trial name
- IMPROVE-Open (NCT01507233)
- Testing
- IV morphine sulfate, EXPAREL (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Appendicitis
Non-operative Management of Pediatric Appendicitis With an Appendicoltih
To determine if non-operative management with antibiotics alone is a feasible treatment alternative for pediatric patients with uncomplicated acute appendicitis with an appendicolith identified on imaging.
- Trial name
- NCT02189668
- Testing
- Antibiotics only (Zosyn then Augmentin)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Peter Minneci
Ileus
Optimizing the Previs Device for Prediction of Postoperative Ileus
The research proposed in this study will develop a noninvasive prototype device that will capture intestinal sounds, process signals, and display predictive information in real-time at the point-of-care using algorithms already…
- Trial name
- NCT03505476
- Testing
- Entac Medical device application, Patient Daily Assessment, Patient Discharge Assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 203 people
- Sponsor
- Jennifer Hrabe
Pain, Postoperative, Crohn Disease
Intraoperative TAP Block With Bupivacaine/Dexamethasone Against Liposomal Bupivacaine (Exparel®)
Traditionally, opioids are heavily utilized in treating postoperative pain but they are associated with numerous side effects. The use of the transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks have become standard practice to extend the…
- Conditions
- Pain, Postoperative, Crohn Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Colorectal Cancer
- Trial name
- TINGLE (NCT03723447)
- Testing
- Liposomal bupivacaine, Bupivacaine/epinephrine/dexamethasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of JNJ-27018966 (Eluxadoline) in the Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Diarrhea
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of different doses of JNJ-27018966 (eluxadoline) compared with placebo in the treatment of patients with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea…
- Trial name
- NCT01130272
- Testing
- Eluxadoline
- Where
- 288 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 807 people
- Sponsor
- Furiex Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Cancer Debulking, Enlarged Uterus
Comparing Intrathecal Morphine and Intraoperative Lidocaine Infusion to Epidural Anesthesia With Postoperative PCA for Patients Undergoing Exploratory Laparotomy
To determine if opioid consumption postoperatively among patients undergoing non-emergent laparotomy by the gynecologic oncology service who receive intrathecal morphine with intraoperative lidocaine (IML) infusion are lower than…
- Conditions
- Cancer Debulking, Enlarged Uterus, Fibroid Uterus, Adnexal Mass
- Trial name
- NCT05017246
- Testing
- Bupivacaine, Morphine, Lidocaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Ileus
Intermountain Healthcare's Enhanced Recovery Protocol for Colon Surgery With and Without Alvimopan Use
The purpose of this study is to determine if the addition of alvimopan to our care process model for colon resection patients will decrease length of stay.
- Trial name
- NCT01143259
- Testing
- Alvimopam, 300 mg Polyethylene
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 274 people
- Sponsor
- Intermountain Health Care, Inc.
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis With Oral Vancomycin by the Study of Its Antimicrobial and Immunomodulating Effects
Determine the benefit of oral vancomycin therapy for Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis.
- Trial name
- PSC (NCT01802073)
- Testing
- Oral Vancomycin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Colon Cancer, Rectal Cancer
Trial Comparing Transversus Abdominis Plane Block Versus Epidural Anesthesia for Pain Management in Colorectal Surgery
The primary outcome for this study is the Numeric Pain Score (NPS) for elective patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery that have been randomized to transversus abdominis plane block or epidural anesthesia for the…
- Conditions
- Colon Cancer, Rectal Cancer, Colonic Diverticulosis
- Trial name
- TAP (NCT02591407)
- Testing
- TAP Block, Continuous Epidural Analgesia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Trinity Health Michigan
Peritoneal Neoplasms, Intestinal Obstruction
Octreotide Compared to Placebo in Patients With Inoperable Bowel Obstruction Due to Peritoneal Carcinomatosis
To evaluate in combination with corticosteroid and local standard medical care the efficacy and safety of long-acting octreotide compared to placebo for the treatment of symptoms of inoperable bowel obstruction in patients with…
- Conditions
- Peritoneal Neoplasms, Intestinal Obstruction, Carcinomatosis
- Trial name
- NCT00332696
- Testing
- Octreotide LAR, Octreotide (Immediate release), methylprednisolone
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals