Clinical trials: Obstruction
Aortic Valve Stenosis, Valvular Heart Disease
CoreValve Advance-II Study: Prospective International Post-market Study
The CoreValve ADVANCE-II Study is a best practices investigation of patients implanted with the Medtronic CoreValve bioprosthesis.
- Trial name
- Advance-II (NCT01624870)
- Where
- 9 sites in Belgium, Czechia and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure
Surgical Conditions
Effect of Deep Versus Moderate Neuromuscular Block During Sevoflurane Anesthesia on Intraoperative Surgical Conditions.
A deep neuromuscular block (NMB) is often associated with improved surgical conditions especially in laparoscopic surgery. We previously showed that deep NMB is superior to a moderate NMB under propofol anesthesia.
- Trial name
- BLISS4 (NCT03170661)
- Testing
- Deep neuromuscular block
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- Leiden University Medical Center
Laparotomy, Colectomy
QL Block With Exparel in Colectomy
The purpose of this study is to determine if using a different type of injection of local anesthestic (pain medicine) in between the muscle layers of the abdominal wall (called a quadratus lumborum block) will improve pain…
- Trial name
- NCT03827291
- Testing
- Exparel, Thoracic epidural analgesia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Postoperative Pain
Ultrasound Guided Distal Peripheral Nerve Blocks and Postoperative Pain.
The aim of this clinical trial is to determinate if distal ultrasound guided peripheral nerve blocks on target nerves (radial and median nerve blocks at the elbow), using low volume and low concentration of long acting local…
- Trial name
- NCT01597479
- Testing
- Levobupivacaine
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
Androgen Receptor Positive, Locally Advanced Salivary Gland Carcinoma
Enzalutamide for Patients With Androgen Receptor Positive Salivary Cancers
This phase II trial studies how well enzalutamide works in treating patients with androgen receptor positive salivary cancers that have spread from where it started to nearby tissue or lymph nodes (locally advanced) or have…
- Conditions
- Androgen Receptor Positive, Locally Advanced Salivary Gland Carcinoma, Metastatic Salivary Gland Carcinoma, Salivary Duct Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT02749903
- Testing
- enzalutamide
- Where
- 287 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Pain, Obesity
The Effect of Pre-Operative Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block in the Post Operative Opioid Consumption in Morbid Obese Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery: A Prospective,Randomized, Blinded Study
The use of preoperative TAP block in laparoscopic bariatric surgery can improve the postoperative pain and quality of recovery in patients undergoing these procedures.
- Conditions
- Pain, Obesity, Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT01075087
- Testing
- (study group) will receive a bilateral TAP block using 20 cc of 0.5% ropivacaine on each side.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Macular Edema, Retinal Vein Occlusion
Safety and Efficacy of AGN208397 in the Treatment of Macular Edema Associated With Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO)
This study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of a single intravitreal injection of AGN208397 to treat Macular Edema associated with Retinal Vein Occlusion.
- Trial name
- NCT01027650
- Testing
- AGN208397 intravitreal injection, dexamethasone intravitreal implant
- Where
- 5 sites in United States, Australia and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 121 people
- Sponsor
- Allergan
Pain, Acute, Nausea
Enhanced Recovery Strategies in Elective Breast Surgery
Postoperative pain, nausea, and vomiting are frustrating sequelae of elective breast surgery. Poorly managed postoperative pain can lead to increased opioid use, increased postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), delayed return…
- Conditions
- Pain, Acute, Nausea, Vomiting, Postoperative, Opioid Use
- Trial name
- NCT03187080
- Testing
- Paravertebral block procedure using either local anesthetic (0.25% bupivacaine) or sterile saline, Enhanced recovery after breast surgery (ERABS) strategies, Paravertebral block using local anesthetic
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 113 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Visual Impairment, Macular Edema
Efficacy and Safety of Ranibizumab Intravitreal Injections Versus Dexamethasone Intravitreal Implant in Patients With Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (CRVO)
This clinical trial is designed to compare ranibizumab in comparison with Dexamethasone implant® after 6 months of treatment. In the study arm Lucentis will be given monthly in a pro re nata scheme whereas the comparator…
- Conditions
- Visual Impairment, Macular Edema, Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Trial name
- COMRADE-C (NCT01396083)
- Testing
- Ranibizumab
- Where
- 64 sites in Germany, Hungary and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 243 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Postoperative Pain
Lumbar Plexus Block for Postoperative Pain Control After Hip Arthroscopy. A Randomized Controlled Trial
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the use of a lumbar plexus block for arthroscopic hip surgery is superior to oral and intravenous opioid pain medications alone in treating pain.
- Trial name
- LPB Hip Scope (NCT01286805)
- Testing
- Lumbar Plexus Blockade, Control
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 83 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Postoperative Pain, Laparotomy
Transversus Abdominis Plane Block Versus Erector Spinae Plane Block
The TAP block, first described by Rafi in 2001, is comprised of deposition of a local anesthetic into the anatomical plane between the internal oblique and transverses abdominis muscles, where thess thoracoabdominal nerves…
- Trial name
- NCT03989570
- Testing
- transversus abdominis plane block, erector spinae plane block, control group
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hassan Mokhtar Elshorbagy Hetta
Hot Flushes, Hot Flashes
Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) For Women for Breast Cancer
Vasomotor symptoms (VMS) affect up to 65% of breast cancer survivors and negatively impact their quality of life. The investigators aim to evaluate the benefit of SGB in symptomatic women with breast cancer who are on…
- Trial name
- NCT02513329
- Testing
- Bupivicaine, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Laparoscopic Colorectal Resection
Comparison Study of Transversus Abdominal Plane, Paravertebral and Epidural Blocks in Laparoscopic Colectomy
The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of transversus abdominal plane (TAP) block, thoracic epidural or paravertebral block (PVB) for controlling postoperative pain when compared with opioid you self-administer…
- Trial name
- NCT02164929
- Testing
- TAP block, Epidural, Paravertebral block
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Breast Cancer
Evaluate the Use of Paravertebral Block in Reconstructive Breast Surgery
Primary Objective: To determine whether the use of a paravertebral block in patients undergoing reconstructive surgery for breast cancer results in decreased immediate post-operative pain compared with patients having only…
- Trial name
- NCT00542542
- Testing
- Paravertebral Block, Propofol, Fentanyl
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 89 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Neck Pain
Effectiveness of Cervical Facet Joint Nerve Blocks
1. To demonstrate whether: i. Facet joint nerve blocks have therapeutic value beyond the duration of local anesthetic effect. ii.
- Trial name
- NCT00332722
- Testing
- Cervical facet joint nerve blocks
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Pain Management Center of Paducah
Local Anesthetic
Ultrasound Guided Supraclavicular Nerve Block
This study will test the hypothesis that sequential injection of 1.5% mepivacaine followed 90 seconds later by 0.5% ropivacaine in ultrasound guided supraclavicular block provides a quicker onset and a longer duration of…
- Trial name
- NCT00825786
- Testing
- Ropivacaine, Mepivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 103 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Aclidinium Bromide in the Treatment of Moderate-to-severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (LAS-MD-38)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of aclidinium bromide doses compared with placebo in the treatment of moderate to severe, stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Trial name
- LAS-MD-38 (NCT01045161)
- Testing
- Aclidinium bromide
- Where
- 112 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 544 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Symptomatic Degenerative Aortic Stenosis, Severe Aortic Stenosis
CONFIDENCE Registry to Assess Safety and Performance of Portico System to Treat Patients With Severe Aortic Stenosis.
The purpose of this clinical investigation is to characterize the procedural safety and device performance of transfemoral implantation of the Portico™ Transcatheter Aortic Heart Valve in patients with symptomatic degenerative…
- Trial name
- NCT03752866
- Testing
- Portico™ Valve, Portico Delivery System(s) and Loading System(s), Portico™ Valve, FlexNav Delivery System(s) and Loading System(s)
- Where
- 28 sites in Australia, Belgium and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 1,001 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott Medical Devices
Allergic Rhinitis
Acupuncture for Nasal Congestion in Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a disorder that affects more than 500 million people worldwide. Nasal congestion is one of the most general and bothersome symptoms in rhinitis, which impacts the quality of life (QOL).
- Trial name
- ANCAR (NCT05709977)
- Testing
- Acupuncture, Antihistamine nasal spray
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Johanna Maria Vermeulen
Chronic Shoulder Pain
Comparison of the Efficacy of Two Different Suprascapular Nerve Block Techniques in Patients With Chronic Shoulder Pain
The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of the suprascapular nerve block (SSNB) at the spinoglenoid notch with SSNB at the suprascapular notch, which is the most commonly used technique in patients with…
- Trial name
- NCT04938037
- Testing
- US guided, SSNB with 1ml methylprednisolone acetate (1ml / 40mg) and 5 ml 0.5% bupivacaine
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- TC Erciyes University