Clinical trials: Nervous System Complication
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Impact of Sugammadex vs. Neostigmine Reversal on Post-Operative Recovery and Complications
Sugammadex or neostigmine are given at the end of the surgery to reverse neuro muscular blocking drugs (NMBD). This study will evaluate whether reversal of NMBD with sugammadex is associated with faster recovery than neostigmine…
- Trial name
- Sugammadex (NCT03679611)
- Testing
- Sugammadex Sodium, Neostigmine
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Bladder, Neurogenic
Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Tamsulosin in Children With Neurogenic Bladder
Aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a range of doses of tamsulosin hydrochloride as treatment in children with an elevated detrusor leak point pressure associated with a known neurological deficit
- Trial name
- NCT00796614
- Testing
- tamsulosin hydrochloride
- Where
- 52 sites in United States, Belgium and 11 more
- Volunteers
- 231 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Chronic Pain
Central Nervous System Amplification in Lumbar Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to learn whether or not certain risk factors and patient characteristics are linked with and possibly can predict the development of chronic pain after lumbar spine surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT03444168
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 158 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Hallux Valgus
A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness and Safety of Tapentadol (CG5503) in the Treatment of Acute Pain From Bunionectomy Compared With Placebo
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the analgesic efficacy and safety of tapentadol immediate-release (IR [CG5503]) for use in the relief of moderate to severe acute pain, compared with placebo, in adult Taiwanese patients…
- Trial name
- NCT01813890
- Testing
- Tapentadol IR 50 mg, Tapentadol IR 75 mg
- Where
- 3 sites in Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Janssen-Cilag International NV
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
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Metabolic Study of Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Sleep Apnea
The purpose of this study is to look at the metabolic (use of energy) and hormonal features of sleep problems in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
- Trial name
- NCT00696111
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Postsurgical Pain, Analgesia
TAP-patients With Robotic Assisted Lap Prostatectomy
The purpose of the study is to assess the safety and efficacy of EXPAREL when administered via infiltration into the transversus abdominis plane (TAP) to prolonged postsurgical analgesia in men undergoing robot-assisted…
- Conditions
- Postsurgical Pain, Analgesia, Prostatectomy
- Trial name
- TAP (NCT01582477)
- Testing
- EXPAREL 20 mL, EXPAREL 40 mL
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Seriously Ill Patients, Cancer
Goals of Care Conversations Study
The long term goal is to improve quality of care in Veterans with serious illnesses by aligning medical care with Veterans' goals and values.
- Conditions
- Seriously Ill Patients, Cancer, Heart Failure, Interstitial Lung Disease
- Trial name
- LSTDI (NCT05001009)
- Testing
- Clinician Implementation Strategy Stage 1: low intensity clinician training, Clinician Implementation Strategy Stage 2: high intensity clinician training, Low patient engagement
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,859 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Adult Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma of Bone, Desmoid Tumor
Sunitinib in Treating Patients With Metastatic, Locally Advanced, or Locally Recurrent Sarcomas
RATIONALE: Sunitinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth and by blocking blood flow to the tumor.
- Conditions
- Adult Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma of Bone, Desmoid Tumor, Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00474994
- Testing
- sunitinib malate
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Erector Spinae Plane Block, Pain Control
Intravenous(IV) vs. Erector Spinae Plane Blocks in Cardiac Surgery
Interfascial plane blocks have been developed for analgesia, among which the erector spinae plane (ESP) has gained popularity. The ESP block has been hypothesized to provide truncal analgesia by spread of local anesthetic into…
- Conditions
- Erector Spinae Plane Block, Pain Control, Post-Operative Pain, Chronic
- Trial name
- NCT04995497
- Testing
- Intravenous Administration of Lidocaine Post Cardiac Surgery, Administration of Lidocaine Post Cardiac Surgery via ESP Catheter
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Archit Sharma
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive, Tonsillectomy
The Effect of Caffeine on Postextubation Adverse Respiratory Events in Children With Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).
This is a research study using caffeine in children who have an obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA means children who stop breathing during their sleep due to obstruction in their airway.
- Conditions
- Sleep Apnea, Obstructive, Tonsillectomy, Adenoidectomy, Postoperative Complications
- Trial name
- OSA (NCT00273754)
- Testing
- Caffeine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Neurogenic Detrusor Overactivity
A Two-week Open-label Pharmacodynamic and Pharmacokinetic Study of Multiple Doses of a Darifenacin Liquid Oral Suspension in Children (2 - 15 Years) With Neurogenic Detrusor Overactivity
This study will evaluate the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of darifenacin liquid oral suspension in children, ages 2-15 years, with neurogenic detrusor overactivity.
- Trial name
- NCT00712322
- Testing
- Darifenacin
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, Colombia
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Warner Chilcott
Local Anesthetic Complication, Local Anesthetic Drug Adverse Reaction
Defining Normal Postoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging After Total Knee Arthroplasty
The aim of this study was to describe the postoperative "baseline" magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) appearance of the ipsilateral thigh musculature after total knee arthroplasty (TKA).
- Trial name
- NCT04821245
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Benaroya Research Institute
VHL Gene Mutation, VHL
MK-3795 (PT2385) for the Treatment of Von Hippel-Lindau Disease-Associated Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma (MK-3795-003)
The primary objective of this study is to assess the overall response rate (ORR) of von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease-associated clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) tumors in VHL participants treated with MK-3795.
- Conditions
- VHL Gene Mutation, VHL, VHL Syndrome, VHL Gene Inactivation
- Trial name
- NCT03108066
- Testing
- MK-3795
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Peloton Therapeutics, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA)
Spinal Cord Injury, Urinary Tract Infection
Colonizing Neurogenic Bladders With Benign Flora
The purpose of the research is to determine whether we can get harmless bacteria to live in the bladders of persons with spinal cord injury who practice intermittent bladder catheterization.
- Trial name
- NCT00371631
- Testing
- Insertion of urinary catheters coated with E. coli 83972
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Obesity, Morbid, Postoperative Pain
Study of the Effect of the Drug Gabapentin on Postoperative Pain and Incidence of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the drug gabapentin (Neurontin®) for its ability to reduce postoperative pain, the need for morphine-like pain medication, and the severity and frequency of postoperative nausea…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Morbid, Postoperative Pain, Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
- Trial name
- NCT00886236
- Testing
- Gabapentin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Malignant Neoplasm, Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell
Project to Improve Communication About Serious Illness - Pilot Study
This two-year pilot study will test whether a one-page "Jumpstart Form" will affect goals-of-care discussions in the hospital. This form will be provided to clinicians and will include patient-specific information about…
- Conditions
- Malignant Neoplasm, Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell, Lung Disease Chronic, Congestive Heart Failure
- Trial name
- PICSI-P (NCT03746392)
- Testing
- Jumpstart Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Neurogenic Bladder, Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Optimization of OnabotulinumtoxinA (BTX-A) Injection for the Treatment of Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction
The purpose of this study is to evaluate and standardize the way providers perform OnabotulinumtoxinA (BTX-A) injections into the bladder for the diagnosis of neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD)/overactive bladder…
- Conditions
- Neurogenic Bladder, Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Overactive Bladder, Neuro: Neurogenic Bladder
- Trial name
- BOND (NCT06059066)
- Testing
- Standard number of injection sites, Reduced number of injection sites
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
Pain, Neuropathic, Epilepsy
Cancer in Patients With Gabapentin (GPRD)
High doses of gabapentin are associated with pancreatic acinar cell tumors in rats, but there has been no post marketing pancreatic carcinogenicity signal with gabapentin as reported by spontaneous reports in AERS or in the…
- Conditions
- Pain, Neuropathic, Epilepsy, Renal Pelvis Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01236053
- Testing
- Gabapentin prescriptions
- Volunteers
- 2,323,608 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Kidney Transplant; Complications, Toxicity
Effect of Tacrolimus Formulation on Neurological Side Effects in Older Kidney Transplant Recipients
Previous studies have shown that elderly patients experience higher trough levels of tacrolimus and are more sensitive to the effects of medications, they experience higher occurrence and severity of such medication related…
- Conditions
- Kidney Transplant; Complications, Toxicity, Drug Toxicity, Neurotoxicity
- Trial name
- NCT03461445
- Testing
- Envarsus, IR Tacrolimus
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis