Clinical trials: Obstruction
Diaphragm Paralysis
The Effect of Interscalene Peripheral Nerve Block With 0.25% Bupivacaine vs 0.125% Bupivacaine on Lung Function
Peripheral nerve blocks are used to provide post-operative pain relief. Nerve blocks in the neck, in the interscalene area, provide pain relief after shoulder surgery but can cause temporary weakness or paralysis of the…
- Trial name
- NCT01429584
- Testing
- interscalene nerve block with 0.25% bupivacaine, interscalene block with 0.125% bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Paracervical Block
Paracervical Block During Office Hysteroscopy
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of paracervical block for pain relief in office hysteroscopy - particularly with the placement of the Essure device.
- Trial name
- NCT00811187
- Testing
- Lidocaine paracervical block, Normal Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
Critical Limb Ischemia, Peripheral Arterial Disease
IN.PACT BTK Randomized Study to Assess Safety and Efficacy of IN.PACT 014 vs. PTA
To assess the safety and efficacy of the paclitaxel drug-coated balloon IN.PACT 014 versus conventional optimal percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) for the treatment of patients with chronic total occlusions in the…
- Trial name
- NCT02963649
- Testing
- DCB, PTA
- Where
- 9 sites in Belgium, France and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Endovascular
Total Knee Athroplasty
Does PAI Reduce Pain After TKA Among Knee Arthroplasty Patients Receiving ACB & IPACK?
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether Periarticular Injection (PAI) alongside Adductor Canal Block (ACB) and Infiltration between the Popliteal Artery and Capsule of the Knee (IPACK) block can decrease…
- Trial name
- NCT04749615
- Testing
- Periarticular Injection (PAI), Saline Control Periarticular Injection (PAI)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Pain
4-drug Nerve Block Versus Plain Local Anesthetic for Knee and Hip Arthroplasty Analgesia in Veterans
After total joint replacement, early hospital discharge to home (with patients capable of continuing a home-based rehabilitation program) is a cost- effective management strategy.
- Trial name
- NCT02891798
- Testing
- Bupivacaine + CBD (clonidine, buprenorphine, dexamethasone), Bupivacaine Only (control arm)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- Brian Williams
Knee Arthroplasty, Total
The Analgesic Efficacy of Protocol for Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)
This is a perspective, randomized, blinded study with a parallel design and an allocation ratio of 1 to 1 for the treatment groups to assess the analgesic efficacy of adding the iPACK (injection between the popliteal artery and…
- Trial name
- NCT03703206
- Testing
- ultrasound guided injection of local anesthetic between the popliteal artery and the capsule of the knee (iPACK)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Aortic Valve Stenosis
Medtronic Evolut™ EXPAND TAVR I Feasibility Study
The purpose of the study is to obtain safety and effectiveness data of the Medtronic Evolut™ PRO+ TAVR System for the treatment of severe, asymptomatic aortic stenosis.
- Trial name
- NCT04639258
- Testing
- Medtronic Evolut™ PRO+ System
- Where
- 8 sites in United States, Australia and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Cardiovascular
Gastric Outlet Obstruction
Magnetic Anastomosis Device Relief of Malignant Gastric Outlet Obstruction
The purpose of this study is to determine if the Cook Magnetic Anastomosis Device can be used to safely and successfully create a patent gastrojejunal anastomosis in subjects requiring treatment of gastric outlet obstruction…
- Trial name
- MAD (NCT00487552)
- Testing
- Cook Magnetic Anastomosis Device (MAD) with Stent
- Where
- 4 sites in Belgium, Italy and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Cook Group Incorporated
Conditions Requiring Colorectal Surgery
Exparel Transversus Abdominis Plane Block vs Intrathecal Analgesia In Colorectal Surgery
This study is prospective, randomized trial in which EXPAREL TAP block is compared to standard IT opioid administration, in relieving postoperative pain, decreasing length of stay, and use of narcotic medication.
- Trial name
- NCT02356198
- Testing
- EXPAREL, Intrathecal hydromorphone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 209 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
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
Neuromuscular Blockade
Evaluation of the Tof Cuff for Perioperative Neuromuscular Transmission
Acceleromyography (AMG) is the most wide spread used method to assess neuromuscular block during anesthesia. However AMG is known to be inaccurate when compared to the gold standard in neuromuscular transmission monitoring…
- Trial name
- NCT03117387
- Testing
- Measurements of the level of neuromuscular blockade
- Where
- 2 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Leiden University Medical Center
Postoperative Pain, Knee Replacement Arthroplasty
Management of Postoperative Pain After Total Knee Replacement.
The purpose of this study is to compare two methods of postoperative pain management in patients undergoing total knee replacement.
- Trial name
- NCT01163214
- Testing
- Nerve Block, Periarticular Injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Mark J. Spangehl, M.D.
Cardiovascular Diseases, Vascular Dilation
Thromboxane Receptor Antagonist to Improve Endothelial Function
This study evaluates whether addition of the thromboxane receptor antagonist to chronic aspirin therapy improves endothelial function and reduces non-platelet thromboxane generation in patients with established cardiovascular…
- Trial name
- TRAP (NCT03962855)
- Testing
- Ifetroban Sodium
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- Jeffrey Rade
Macular Edema Secondary to Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) Trap-Eye: Investigation of Efficacy and Safety in Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (CRVO)
This is a phase 3 study to determine the efficacy of VEGF Trap-Eye injected into the eye on vision function in subjects with macular edema as a consequence of central retinal vein occlusion.
- Trial name
- NCT00943072
- Testing
- VEGF Trap-Eye 2.0mg
- Where
- 61 sites in United States, Canada and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 189 people
- Sponsor
- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Saphenous Vein Graft Disease
Aggressive Cholesterol Therapy to Inhibit Vein Graft Events After CABG (ACTIVE Trial)
During coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG), saphenous vein from the leg is used to bypass the atherosclerotic blockages in the arteries of the heart.
- Trial name
- ACTIVE (NCT01528709)
- Testing
- Atorvastatin 80 mg daily, Atorvastatin 10 mg daily
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 173 people
- Sponsor
- Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Sleep-disordered Breathing, Snoring
Hemodynamics Response to Upper Airway Obstruction in Marfan Syndrome
Upper airway obstruction (UAO) is an unrecognized source of hemodynamic stress that may contribute to aortic adverse events in persons with Marfan Syndrome (MFS).
- Trial name
- MSB (NCT03985657)
- Testing
- CPAP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Carotid Stenosis, Constriction, Pathologic
GORE Flow Reversal System and GORE Embolic Filter Extension Study
The objective of this study is to provide an ongoing evaluation of clinical outcomes associated with the GORE Flow Reversal System and the GORE Embolic Filter when used for embolic protection during carotid artery stenting.
- Conditions
- Carotid Stenosis, Constriction, Pathologic, Carotid Artery Diseases, Cerebrovascular Disorders
- Trial name
- FREEDOM (NCT01343667)
- Testing
- Gore Flow Reversal System, Gore Embolic Filter
- Where
- 39 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,397 people
- Sponsor
- W.L.Gore & Associates
Thoracic Surgery, One-lung Ventilation
Intraoperative Neuromuscular Blockade and Postoperative Atelectasis
During one-lung ventilation in thoracic surgery, the intensity of neuromuscular blockade may change the compliance and resistance of ventilated lung, thereby affecting postoperative atelectasis.
- Trial name
- NCT03503565
- Testing
- intraoperative neuromuscular blockade
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 118 people
- Sponsor
- Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Pulmonary Function and Interscalene Block
The objective of our study is to compare the degree of phrenic nerve blockade after interscalene block using 0.1% ropivacaine or 0.2% ropivacaine.
- Trial name
- NCT02181296
- Testing
- ropivacaine
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Aortic Valve Stenosis
5 Year Observation of Patients With PORTICO Valves
The purpose of this clinical investigation is to further assess the performance and safety profile of the commercially-available Portico™ TAVI System in patients with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis.
- Trial name
- PORTICO-1 (NCT01802788)
- Testing
- St Jude Medical Portico replacement aortic valve, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implant
- Where
- 60 sites in Australia, Belgium and 11 more
- Volunteers
- 1,032 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott Medical Devices