Clinical trials: Operation
Chronic Peridontitis Patients, Chronic Gingivitis
Effect of Non-surgical Periodontal Therapy on Gingival Crevicular Fluid Interleukin-21 Levels
Human IL-21 is present in gingival crevicular fluid in periodontal health, gingivitis and chronic periodontitis. A significant increase in the concentration of IL-21 in gingival crevicular fluid is observed with an increase in…
- Conditions
- Chronic Peridontitis Patients, Chronic Gingivitis, Healthy
- Trial name
- NCT02861937
- Testing
- non surgical periodontal therapy
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences & Hospital
Blood Levels of Buffered vs Non-buffered Lidocaine, Anesthetics, Local
Clinical Outcomes of Buffered vs. Non-Buffered Lidocaine
Anecdotal reports suggest buffering lidocaine with epinephrine just before intraoral injection reduces time of onset, results in a deeper anesthetic effect, without the "sting" with injection from a low pH.
- Trial name
- BUFFL (NCT02620683)
- Testing
- Lidocaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Osteoarthritis, Intraoperative Bleeding
Use of a Novel Fibrin Sealant in Total Knee Arthroplasty
Applying a fibrin spray, after knee device implantation, will help in reducing patient blood loss and decrease the drop in both hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.
- Trial name
- NCT01656759
- Testing
- Evicel Fibrin Spray
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 73 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Inguinal Hernia
Mastery Learning Inguinal Hernia Repair
Abstract: Minimally invasive techniques are now ubiquitous in the management of surgical disease. Competence in laparoscopy requires specialized training and practice.
- Trial name
- NCT01085500
- Testing
- Mastery Learning TEP Curriculum, Current Practice
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Novel Treatment of Emotional Dysfunction in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
The objective will be to determine if adding repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation prior to Cognitive Processing Therapy significantly enhances recovery from hyperarousal symptoms in individuals with combat related post…
- Trial name
- NCT01391832
- Testing
- Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS), Cognitive Processing Therapy, Repetitive Transcranial Magnet Stimulation (rTMS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 103 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas at Dallas
Pain, Postoperative, Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Ice T Postoperative Multimodal Pain Regimen in FPMRS Surgery
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to determine whether, "ICE-T," a novel multimodal postoperative pain regimen composed of around the clock ice packs, toradol, and tylenol, has improved pain control intake…
- Trial name
- ICET (NCT03052816)
- Testing
- Ice T, Motrin/Percocet/Dilaudid for breakthrough
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Cognitive Impairment, Frail Elderly Syndrome
Preoperative Cognitive Screening in Older Spinal Surgical Patients
The objectives of this study are to determine whether identifying patients with baseline cognitive deficits or frailty predict postoperative delirium.
- Trial name
- NCT02922634
- Testing
- Mini Cog
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 229 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Does Tranexamic Acid Decrease Blood Loss in Pediatric Idiopathic Scoliosis Surgery?
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery is an extensive procedure associated with significant blood loss frequently requiring the transfusion of blood.
- Trial name
- NCT01813058
- Testing
- Tranexamic Acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Arterial Thromboembolic Events, Atrial Fibrillation
Effectiveness of Bridging Anticoagulation for Surgery (The BRIDGE Study)
Blood thinners, such as warfarin, prevent blood clots from forming, thereby reducing the risk of a stroke or heart attack. When people undergo surgery or certain procedures, they must stop using warfarin to prevent too much…
- Trial name
- NCT00786474
- Testing
- Dalteparin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,884 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Colorectal Disease
Evaluation of a TAP Block Given During Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery to Help Control Pain
Patients experience pain after surgery mostly from their abdominal wounds, even when those wounds are small. Decreasing that pain has many benefits.
- Trial name
- TAP Block (NCT01731782)
- Testing
- bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 79 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Shoulder Arthroplasty
Interscalene Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine vs. Interscalene Block With Bupivacaine and Adjuvants
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the use of plain bupivacaine with common adjuvants for interscalene block (ISB) provides non-inferior analgesic results compared to the use of liposomal bupivacaine for ISB, in…
- Trial name
- NCT03845894
- Testing
- Liposomal bupivacaine, Bupivacaine with adjuvants
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Acute Pain
ANI Versus Standard Care in Surgical Patients Receiving Balanced Sevoflurane-Fentanyl Anesthesia
This study aims to be a randomized, controlled study of ANI-guided opioid administration versus standard clinical practice in surgical patients undergoing general anesthesia with balanced sevoflurane-fentanyl.
- Trial name
- NCT03684590
- Testing
- ANI-guided opioid administration, Standard opioid administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Acute Pain, Surgery
Auriculotherapy for Surgical Pain
The current opioid epidemic has led to a renewed interest in exploring non-pharmacological techniques to treat post-operative pain.
- Conditions
- Acute Pain, Surgery, Shoulder Pain
- Trial name
- NCT03860259
- Testing
- Auriculotherapy cryopuncture device without nitrogen gas, Auriculotherapy cryopuncture device with nitrogen gas
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jacques E. Chelly
Intraoperative Complications, Thermal Injury
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy And Capacitive Coupling - Coag Versus Blend Mode Causing Thermal Injury at Port Site Skin
Monopolar radiofrequency energy is used to perform the laparoscopic cholecystectomy operation. The appearance of burns are common following laparoscopic cholecystectomy; particularly at the port site of the active electrode.
- Conditions
- Intraoperative Complications, Thermal Injury, Electrocoagulation
- Trial name
- NCT01664806
- Testing
- Covidien Triad monopolar generator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Abdominal Wall Hernia, Pancreatic Diseases
IV Acetaminophen for Post-Operative Pain Management in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Population
Number of patients with unsatisfactory pain relief defined as average visual analog scale (VAS) more than 5 with or without requirement of IVPCA for pain relief during the first 48 hours postoperative period will be compared…
- Conditions
- Abdominal Wall Hernia, Pancreatic Diseases, Bowel Disease, Gastric Disease
- Trial name
- NCT03198871
- Testing
- Acetaminophen Injectable Product, Sodium Chloride 0.9%, Intravenous
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kathirvel Subramaniam
Anesthesia, Local
Clinical Outcomes Mandible: Buffered 1% vs. Non-Buffered 1% Lidocaine
Assess the clinical impact of Buffered 1% lidocaine with epinephrine as compared to the Non-buffered 1% lidocaine with epinephrine in dental and oral surgical procedures.
- Trial name
- NCT03127943
- Testing
- Lidocaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Elective Surgical Procedures
A Patient-oriented Risk Communication Tool to Improve Patient Experience, Knowledge and Outcomes After Elective Surgery
Many people have inpatient surgery each day. Most people will have no complications but some will have minor or serious complications.
- Trial name
- NCT03422133
- Testing
- Patient-oriented, personalized risk communication eHealth application
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 201 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Hip Surgery Corrective
Fluid and Nutrition in Elective Hip Surgery
The purpose of this study is to determine whether fluid or glucose administration before hip replacement surgery minimizes postoperative muscle breakdown (catabolism), fatigue and disturbances in carbohydrate metabolism.
- Trial name
- NCT01211184
- Testing
- Water administration, carbohydrate drink, Fasting.
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sodertalje Hospital
Analgesia, Obstetrical, Coagulation Defect; Postpartum
IV Ketorolac on Platelet Function Post-Cesarean Delivery
Cesarean delivery has become the most common surgical procedure in the US. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have been shown to improve the quality of post-cesarean analgesia and markedly reduce opioid consumption.
- Conditions
- Analgesia, Obstetrical, Coagulation Defect; Postpartum, Nonsteroidals (NSAIDs)Toxicity, Postpartum Hemorrhage
- Trial name
- KetoPltAgg (NCT03805607)
- Testing
- Ketorolac Tromethamine 30 MG/ML
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Nausea, Postoperative
Effects of Aromatherapy on Nausea Levels
Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of essential oils from plants for the improvement of physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Healthcare providers play an important role in improving the care of patients with nausea.
- Trial name
- NCT04882501
- Testing
- QUEASEEase aromatherapy quick tab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 113 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inova Health Care Services