Clinical trials: Local Disease
Tympanomastoid Surgery, Cochlear Implant
Great Auricular Nerve Block for Children Undergoing Tympanomastoid Surgery
The investigators goal is to determine the efficacy and duration of analgesia with the addition of Clonidine, an alpha-2 agonist, to local anesthetic blockade using bupivacaine, of the great auricular nerve in children undergoing…
- Conditions
- Tympanomastoid Surgery, Cochlear Implant, Mastoidectomy, Cholesteatoma
- Trial name
- NCT01638052
- Testing
- 0.25% Bupivacaine + Clonidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Atherosclerosis, Vascular Disease
LEVANT I, The Lutonix Paclitaxel-Coated Balloon for the Prevention of Femoropopliteal Restenosis
The purpose of the study is to assess the safety and efficacy of the Lutonix Catheter for treatment of stenosis of the femoropopliteal arteries by direct comparison to standard balloon angioplasty.
- Conditions
- Atherosclerosis, Vascular Disease, Arteriosclerosis
- Trial name
- LEVANT I (NCT00930813)
- Testing
- Lutonix Catheter, Standard uncoated Balloon Angioplasty Catheter
- Where
- 10 sites in Belgium, Germany
- Volunteers
- 101 people
- Sponsor
- C. R. Bard
Melanoma
IT-hu14.18-IL2 With Radiation, Nivolumab and Ipilimumab for Melanoma
This phase I/II trial is designed to determine the maximum tolerated dose or the maximum administered dose of intratumoral administration of hu14.18-IL2 and to evaluate side effects of intratumoral hu14.18-IL2 when given alone…
- Trial name
- NCT03958383
- Testing
- hu14.18-IL2, Radiation Therapy, Nivolumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Metastatic Epidural Spinal Cord Compression
Radiotherapy of Motor Deficits From Metastatic Epidural Spinal Cord Compression
The primary aim of this randomized multi-center trial is to investigate the efficacy of the radiotherapy regimens 5 x 4 Gy and 10 x 3 Gy with respect to the effect on motor function in patients with metastatic epidural spinal…
- Trial name
- SCORE-2 (NCT02189473)
- Testing
- radiotherapy
- Where
- 15 sites in United States, Germany and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 203 people
- Sponsor
- Prof. Dirk Rades, MD
Shoulder Pain
The Efficacy of Local Anesthetics to Reduce Shoulder Pain Post-Steroid Injections
The specific aim of this prospective study is to determine whether local anesthetics prior to subacromial steroid injections reduce pain and consequently if they are cost-effective in the treatment for shoulder pathology.
- Trial name
- NCT02592629
- Testing
- lidocaine, ethyl chloride, Kenalog
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Post-operative Pain, Colon Cancer
The Effect of Exparel on Post Operative Pain and Narcotic Use After Colon Surgery
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effect of Exparel on pain control and patient outcome after colon resection. The investigators will evaluate the clinical course of the patients who receive exparel as compared to the…
- Conditions
- Post-operative Pain, Colon Cancer, Diverticulitis
- Trial name
- NCT02052557
- Testing
- Bupivacaine, Bupivacaine liposome suspension
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Des Moines University
Breast Cancer
Valproic Acid in Combination With FEC100 for Primary Therapy in Patients With Breast Cancer
The drugs FEC 100 (5-fluorouracil, epirubicin, and cyclophosphamide) are one of the approved options to treat Locally Advanced or Primary Metastatic Breast Cancer.
- Trial name
- VPA-FEC100 (NCT01010854)
- Testing
- VPA FEC100
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Type I
Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Lenalidomide in the Treatment of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type 1
The purpose of this multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Lenalidomide in adult subjects with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Type 1.
- Trial name
- CRPS-002 (NCT00109772)
- Testing
- lenalidomide
- Where
- 27 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 184 people
- Sponsor
- Celgene Corporation
Brain Tumor, Central Nervous System Tumor
Sodium Thiosulfate in Preventing Hearing Loss in Young Patients Receiving Cisplatin for Newly Diagnosed Germ Cell Tumor, Hepatoblastoma, Medulloblastoma, Neuroblastoma, Osteosarcoma, or Other Malignancy
RATIONALE: Sodium thiosulfate may reduce or prevent hearing loss in young patients receiving cisplatin for cancer. It is not yet known whether sodium thiosulfate is more effective than no additional treatment in preventing…
- Conditions
- Brain Tumor, Central Nervous System Tumor, Childhood Germ Cell Tumor, Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT00716976
- Testing
- sodium thiosulfate, examination
- Where
- 76 sites in United States, Australia and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 131 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Acne Vulgaris
A Study to Assess the Safety and Local Tolerability of DFD-03 (Tazarotene) Lotion, 0.1% Compared to Tazorac® Cream, 0.1% in the Topical Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
A study for Subjects with mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris. During the 12-week treatment period subjects randomized to DFD-03 Lotion or Vehicle Lotion will use the study drug twice daily.
- Trial name
- NCT03341910
- Testing
- DFD-03 Lotion, 0.1%, Tazorac Cream, 0.1%, DFD-03 Vehicle Lotion 0%
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 155 people
- Sponsor
- Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited
Disc Herniation, Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
CT Guided Injection for Low Back Radiculopathy: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Herniated disc sometimes cause back pain radiating down to a leg. This pain can be so severe that it is functionally disabling. The purpose of this randomized clinical trial is to determine if corticosteroid medication, delivered…
- Trial name
- NCT01267825
- Testing
- CT-guided corticosteroid+ bupivicaine, Standard medical care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
Health Behavior
Training LHDs to Disseminate Evidence-Based Interventions to Small Worksites
The proposed project will advance implementation science by comparing the effectiveness of different levels of technical support in an important but understudied community-based setting: local health departments.
- Trial name
- NCT03930420
- Testing
- Connect to Wellness
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Uveitis, Anterior Uveitis
Study of H.P. ACTHAR Subcutaneous Gelatin (Gel)(Highly Purified Gel Injection) in Uveitis Patients
Uveitis represents a heterogeneous group of diseases that results from ocular inflammatory reaction involving ocular tissue and vasculature. The inflammation usually causes pain, redness, photophobia and blurred vision.
- Conditions
- Uveitis, Anterior Uveitis, Intermediate Uveitis, Posterior Uveitis
- Trial name
- NCT02764697
- Testing
- H.P. ACTHAR SUBCUTANEOUS GEL INJECTION
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Tampa Bay Uveitis Center, LLC
Pain Management
Regional Anesthesia to Reduce Opioid Use Following Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Opioids are prescribed for moderate to severe pain disorders; however, there are contraindications and side effects that are common to all opioids.
- Trial name
- NCT03757715
- Testing
- Bupivacaine, Dexamethasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Post-operative Pain, Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
LIBERATE - LIposomal Bupivacaine vERsus Adjuncts in Total shouldErs
This will be a single-center, prospective, randomized controlled cross-sectional study comparing interscalene brachial plexus block with liposomal bupivacaine versus bupivacaine with epinephrine and PF dexamethasone in patients…
- Conditions
- Post-operative Pain, Total Shoulder Arthroplasty, Osteoarthritis of the Shoulder, Pain Management
- Trial name
- NCT03887650
- Testing
- Liposomal Bupivicaine 1.3%, Bupivacaine 0.5%
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Hartford Hospital
Thoracic Surgery
Local Anesthetic as Single Shot Versus Catheter in Patients Undergoing Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
The purpose of this research is to compare a single shot long acting local anesthetic to catheter infusion of local anesthetic in patients undergoing video assisted thoracoscopic (VAT) surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT04559347
- Testing
- Liposomal Bupivacaine (EXPAREL®)/Bupivacaine, Ropivacaine (0.5% bolus followed by 0.2% infusion)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Poovendran Saththasivam
DeQuervains Tenosynovitis, Lateral Epicondylitis
Dexamethasone Versus Ketorolac Injection for the Treatment of Local Inflammatory Hand and Upper Extremity Disorders
The primary objective of this study is to compare local corticosteroid hand and elbow injections to placebo or ketorolac to determine if there is an equal or better reduction of symptoms for common orthopaedic upper extremity…
- Conditions
- DeQuervains Tenosynovitis, Lateral Epicondylitis, Tennis Elbow, Trigger Finger
- Trial name
- NCT02266433
- Testing
- Ketorolac, Dexamethasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 245 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Postoperative Pain
Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of a Single Dose of SKY0402 in Subjects Undergoing Augmentation Mammoplasty
The primary objective of this study was to demonstrate the superiority of SKY0402 over conventional, commercially-available bupivacaine HCl with respect to the duration of the analgesic effect achieved by a single local…
- Trial name
- NCT01206608
- Testing
- SKY0402 + bupivacaine HCl, Mid-dose SKY0402 + bupivacaine HCl
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Breast Cancer
Multimodality Treatment for Women With Stage II, Stage III, or Stage IV Breast Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Monoclonal antibodies such as trastuzumab can locate tumor cells and either kill them or deliver…
- Trial name
- NRR (NCT00006110)
- Testing
- trastuzumab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin hydrochloride
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Regional Block for Pain Control, Supraclavicular Block
Duration of Analgesic Effect for Ultrasound Guided Supraclavicular Blocks With the Addition of Buprenorphine to Local Anesthetic Solution
The patients included will be those who have already agreed to have a brachial plexus nerve block for surgery. A flip of the coin will decide who gets and additive called buprenorphine in their block or not.
- Conditions
- Regional Block for Pain Control, Supraclavicular Block, Ultrasound Guided Block, Block Additive
- Trial name
- NCT01583179
- Testing
- Buprenorphine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison