Clinical trials: Open Surgery
Aortic Aneurysm
Standard Open Surgery Versus Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
A multi-center, randomized clinical trial that will compare endovascular repair with standard open surgery in the repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA).
- Trial name
- OVER (NCT00094575)
- Testing
- Endovascular Repair, Standard Open Repair
- Where
- 42 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 881 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Donor Site Complication
An Investigation to Evaluate a New Donor Site Dressing in Surgical Burn Patients
The investigator will identify the test donor site and test location will be considered on the upper anterior thighs as being the most suitable if available. Circumferential donors will be considered acceptable as well.
- Trial name
- NCT01670201
- Testing
- Mepilex Transfer Ag
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Molnlycke Health Care AB
Breast Cancer, Melanoma
Trial of Lymphoseek in Intraoperative Localization of Lymph Nodes in Breast Cancer and Melanoma
Data from this pivotal clinical trial will be used to support a marketing application (i.e., NDA) for Navidea's Lymphoseek for use in intraoperative localization of lymph tissue (nodes) in the lymphatic pathway draining the…
- Trial name
- NCT00671918
- Testing
- Lymphoseek
- Where
- 15 sites in United States, Israel
- Volunteers
- 186 people
- Sponsor
- Navidea Biopharmaceuticals
Otitis Media With Effusion in Children, Otitis Media Recurrent
Pediatric Pharmacokinetic (PK) Study of EXE844 Otic Suspension in Otitis Media at the Time of Tympanostomy Tube Insertion (OMTT)
The purpose of this study is to describe the pharmacokinetics (PK) of EXE844 Sterile Otic Suspension, 0.3% following a single bilateral ototopical dose in pediatric subjects, immediately after bilateral tympanostomy tube surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT02539654
- Testing
- EXE844 Sterile Otic Suspension, 0.3%, Tympanostomy Tube Insertion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Alcon Research
Acute Kidney Injury
Efficacy and Safety of RMC-035 in Subjects at High Risk for Acute Kidney Injury Following Open-Chest Cardiac Surgery
This study evaluates RMC-035 compared to placebo for the prevention of acute kidney injury (AKI) in subjects who are at high risk for AKI following cardiac surgery.
- Trial name
- AKITA (NCT05126303)
- Testing
- RMC-035
- Where
- 29 sites in United States, Canada and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 177 people
- Sponsor
- Guard Therapeutics AB
Foot Diseases
Ambispective, Multicentre, Open-label Study Evaluating the Clinical Outcomes of Foot Surgery Using SERF Medical Devices
This clinical investigation was led as a post-marketing clinical follow-up study conducted as part of standard care with an additional, non-invasive, non-invasive procedure (Case 4.1) ambispective, multicentre, open-label…
- Trial name
- NCT05672069
- Testing
- Osteosynthesis
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 124 people
- Sponsor
- Societe dEtude, de Recherche et de Fabrication
Sternal Wound Infection, Sternal Non-union
Evaluation of Primary Plating in Sternotomy Patients for Osteosynthesis and Pain
The goal of this study is to evaluate sternal osteosynthesis, chest wall pain and return to normal activity in open heart surgery patients who had their breast bone closed either with wires or plates.
- Conditions
- Sternal Wound Infection, Sternal Non-union, Pain, Mediastinitis
- Trial name
- RESTORE (NCT00819286)
- Testing
- SternaLock Rigid Fixation Plates, wire (control)
- Where
- 6 sites in United States, Germany
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Zimmer Biomet
Saphenous Vein Graft Disease
Ticagrelor Antiplatelet Therapy to Reduce Graft Events and Thrombosis
Saphenous vein graft disease remains an unresolved medical problem. Many vein grafts occlude in the first year after bypass surgery, leading to adverse cardiovascular outcomes, including recurrent angina, myocardial infarction…
- Trial name
- TARGET (NCT02053909)
- Testing
- Aspirin, Ticagrelor
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Venous Thromboembolism
Study of DU-176b, Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Patients After Hip Fracture Surgery
The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of DU-176b compared with enoxaparin sodium for the prevention of venous thromboembolism in patients after elective hip fracture surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01181141
- Testing
- DU-176b (edoxaban), Enoxaparin sodium 20mg
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd.
Radiculopathy, Herniated Disk
Percutaneous Diskectomy SpineJet x Open Microdiskectomy in Treatment of Lumbar Radiculopathy
Approximately 300,000 patients undergo open surgical procedures to treat symptoms caused by disc herniation. Among the various surgical techniques practiced the percutaneous discectomy occupies its space since the first…
- Trial name
- PDOP_TLR (NCT01367860)
- Testing
- Open microdiscectomy, Percutaneous Diskectomy SpineJet
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Colorectal Surgery
Efficacy Comparison of Two Preoperative Skin Antisepsis Preparations in Colorectal Surgery
Surgical site infections (SSI) are one of the most common complications in the post-operative patient, and the second most common health care associated infection overall.
- Trial name
- NCT01233050
- Testing
- 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate/70% Isopropyl Alcohol, Iodine Povacrylex/74% Isopropyl Alcohol
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 802 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Surgical Site Infection, Unplanned Fracture-Related Reoperation
Pre-operative Aqueous Antiseptic Skin Solutions in Open Fractures
The prevention of infection is the single most important goal influencing peri-operative care of patients with open fractures. Standard practice in the management of open fractures includes sterile technique and pre-operative…
- Conditions
- Surgical Site Infection, Unplanned Fracture-Related Reoperation, Open Appendicular Fracture
- Trial name
- Aqueous-PREP (NCT03385304)
- Testing
- 10% povidone-iodine (1% free iodine) in purified water, 4% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) in purified water
- Where
- 15 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 1,638 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Surgical Blood Loss, Spinal Surgery
Efficacy of Suction Enabled Retraction Device
This is a prospective randomized controlled trial of the Suction-Integrated Surgical Tissue Elevator \& Retractor [SISTER] device to assess: Effects on operative time and efficiency of exposure in open lumbar spine cases.
- Trial name
- NCT03160170
- Testing
- SISTER device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Brain Neoplasm, Malignant Glioma
Cetuximab-IRDye 800CW in Detecting Tumors in Patients With Malignant Glioma Undergoing Surgery
This study is a phase 1-2 trial that evaluates the best dose of cetuximab-IRDye 800CW and how well it works in detecting tumors in patients with malignant glioma who are undergoing surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT02855086
- Testing
- Cetuximab, Cetuximab-IRDye 800CW, Tumor resection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Eben Rosenthal
Acetabulum Fractures
Hemostasis in Open Acetabulum and Pelvic Ring Surgery Using Tranexamic Acid
This study is investigating the use of tranexamic acid (TXA) in patients with pelvis and/or hip socket fractures that require surgery.
- Trial name
- TXA (NCT02051686)
- Testing
- Tranexamic Acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Carcinoma, Hepatocellular
A Study of Atezolizumab Plus Bevacizumab Versus Active Surveillance as Adjuvant Therapy in Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma at High Risk of Recurrence After Surgical Resection or Ablation
This study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of adjuvant therapy with atezolizumab plus bevacizumab compared with active surveillance in participants with completely resected or ablated hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who are…
- Trial name
- IMbrave050 (NCT04102098)
- Testing
- Atezolizumab, Bevacizumab
- Where
- 134 sites in United States, Australia and 24 more
- Volunteers
- 668 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Extremity Fractures
MICRO Study: Detecting Bacterial Infections Related to Orthopaedic Surgical Implants
A prospective trial conducted at Shock Trauma of patients between 18 years of age and older who have sustained a fracture with metal implanted.
- Trial name
- MICRO (NCT03132246)
- Testing
- Blood draws
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 260 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Glaucoma
Will the Use of Triesence During Glaucoma Surgery Provide Lower Eye Pressure and Improve the Results of the Surgery?
The investigators hypothesize that intracameral Triesence during glaucoma surgery will provide lower intraocular pressure through better control of ocular inflammation, thus leading to a more successful filtering procedure.
- Trial name
- NCT00853905
- Testing
- Triesence, balanced salt solution BSS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- Wills Eye
Hemorrhage
TachoSil® Versus Surgicel® Original for the Secondary Treatment of Local Bleeding in Adult and Pediatric Patients Undergoing Hepatic Resection Surgery
The efficacy and safety of TachoSil® as secondary hemostatic treatment in hepatic resection surgery will be compared to the standard USA licensed hemostatic agent, Surgicel® Original.
- Trial name
- NCT01192022
- Testing
- TachoSil®, Surgicel® Original
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 253 people
- Sponsor
- Takeda
Wound of Skin, Wound Heal
Efficacy and Safety of 0.25% Timolol Gel in Healing Surgical Open Wounds
The use of topical beta-blockers, such as 0.25% timolol, in promoting wound healing is currently emerging in the academic literature.
- Conditions
- Wound of Skin, Wound Heal, Wound Open, Surgical Wound
- Trial name
- NCT03452072
- Testing
- 0.25% Timolol gel with paraffin gauze dressings, Vaseline dressing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 87 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital