Clinical trials: Peri-operative
Post-operative Pain
Comparison of Preoperative Ultrasound Guided Pectoralis Nerve Block Placement Versus Intra-operative Placement: A Prospective Randomized Trial
This study investigates the use of post-operative on-Q pain catheters for tissue expander based breast reconstruction, versus conventional ultrasound-guided blocks placed pre-operatively.
- Trial name
- NCT03201809
- Testing
- On-Q, Ultrasound guided pectoral nerve block
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Chronic Low Back Pain
Intra-operative Ketamine Infusions in Opioid-dependent Patients With Chronic Lower Back Pain
Noxious stimuli occurring intraoperatively and postoperatively generate central sensitization, decreasing pain thresholds and ultimately increasing analgesic requirements.
- Trial name
- NCT00899600
- Testing
- Ketamine, Normal saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Clopidogrel
Does Continued Use of Clopidogrel Into Surgery Cause Increased Perioperative Bleeding?
Patients who on taking clopidogrel are randomized to either continue clopidogrel into general surgery or discontinue clopidogrel 7 days before surgery. All patients resume clopidogrel after surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01960296
- Testing
- Clopidogrel, Discontinue Clopidogrel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear, Knee Injuries
Use of Blood Flow Restriction Therapy Following ACL Tear
Evaluating the use of peri-operative blood flow restriction therapy surrounding anterior cruciate ligament tear
- Conditions
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear, Knee Injuries, Sport Injury
- Trial name
- NCT04374968
- Testing
- Blood flood restriction cuff
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Henry Ford Health System
Lung Tumor
Analgesic Efficacy of Intravenous Acetaminophen After Video-assisted Thoracic Surgery
We will study the efficacy of FDA approved intravenous (IV) acetaminophen ("Ofirmev", © 2011 Cadence Pharmaceuticals, Inc.) in reducing opioid consumption after minimally invasive thoracic surgery in a double blind randomized…
- Trial name
- NCT01783236
- Testing
- IV Acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Osteoarthritis
The Role of Intra-Operative Intracapsular Blocks in Post-Operative Pain Management Following Total Knee Arthroplasty
The purpose of this study is to use a new combination of anesthesia techniques in an attempt to minimize early pain after surgery and improve the patient's ability to participate more fully with physical therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT00620828
- Testing
- Ropivicaine 0.5%
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Nausea, Vomiting
Acupuncture Point P6 Stimulation for Reduction of Nausea and Vomiting During Cesarean
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of acupressure point P6 stimulation versus intravenous ondansetron plus metoclopramide versus no antiemetic prophylaxis during elective cesarean section under regional…
- Conditions
- Nausea, Vomiting, Satisfaction
- Trial name
- NCT02959840
- Testing
- Acupressure Point P6 stimulator, Metoclopramide, Ondansetron
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Hypothermia, Complications
Impact of Expanded Peri Operative Warming
The purpose of this proposed study is to evaluate a normothermia protocol that includes preoperative warming and standard intra operative temperature management in patients undergoing general surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01649596
- Testing
- Warming Gown, Standard of care warming
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 94 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ascension Health
Postoperative Pain, Carpal Tunnel Release
Pain Outcomes of Intra-operative IV Tylenol and/or IV Toradol for Carpal Tunnel and Distal Radius Fracture Surgeries
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of intra-operative administration of IV tylenol and/or IV toradol in minimizing post-operative pain for carpal tunnel patients and distal radius fracture patients.
- Conditions
- Postoperative Pain, Carpal Tunnel Release, Distal Radius Fracture
- Trial name
- NCT02313675
- Testing
- Acetaminophen, Ketorolac Tromethamine, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- John Fowler
Fluid Overload
Does Fluid Requirement Decrease With the Use of Pneumatic Compression Device on Lower Limbs
Impact of intraoperative use of pneumatic peristaltic compression device on hemodynamics vis a vis on fluid requirement during general anaesthesia and surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT03789474
- Testing
- HUNTLEIGH FLOWTRON ACS900
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh
Pain
Femoral Nerve Block Versus Adductor Canal Nerve Block for Peri-Operative Analgesia Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction: Evaluation of Post-operative Pain and Strength
All patients over the age of 16 undergoing primary or revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with the use of bone-patellar-bone autograft are eligible for the study.
- Trial name
- NCT03033589
- Testing
- Marcaine 0.25 % Injectable Solution
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Henry Ford Health System
Postpartum Hemorrhage
Comparison Between Rectal & Sublingual Misoprostol Before Caesarian Section To Reduce Intra & Post-Operative Blood Loss
The aim of the work is to evaluate \& compare the effectiveness of rectally administered PGE1 synthetic analogue (misoprostol) 400 microgram versus sublingually administered misoprostol before caesarean section to decrease blood…
- Trial name
- NCT02083107
- Testing
- Misoprostol
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 636 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Nausea, Vomiting
Scopolamine Patch and Acupressure Point P6 Stimulation for Reduction of Nausea and Vomiting During Cesarean Section
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of reducing intra-cesarean section nausea and vomiting with regional anesthesia in subjects who will receive scopolamine patch with acupressure point P6 stimulation versus…
- Conditions
- Nausea, Vomiting, Satisfaction
- Trial name
- NCT02960113
- Testing
- scopolamine patch, acupressure point P6
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Otitis
Dexmedetomidine vs Fentanyl for BMT
A randomized controlled clinical trial to examine effects of intranasal dexmedetomidine, an α2-adrenorecptor agonist, on pain control and agitation in children undergoing BMT.
- Trial name
- DexBMT (NCT00654329)
- Testing
- Saline, Fentanyl, Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 101 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's National Research Institute
Wound Complications
Effect of Intra-operative Glove-changing During Cesarean Section on Post-op Complications: A Randomized Controlled Trial
A randomized controlled trial to determine whether changing of gloves by the surgical team during cesarean section may decrease post-operative infectious morbidity and wound complications
- Trial name
- NCT02907892
- Testing
- Glove change
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 554 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota