Clinical trials: Peri-operative
High-risk, Non-cardiovascular Surgeries
Esmolol for Treatment of Perioperative Tachycardia
The purpose of this study is to find out if Esmolol is a safe and effective alternative treatment compared to standard treatment using a long acting beta blocker drug, in controlling abnormal heart rate before, during and…
- Trial name
- NCT01208402
- Testing
- Esmolol
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return
Targeting Normoxia in Neonates With Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease in the Intra-operative and Immediate Post-operative Period
This clinical trial is studying the use of different levels of oxygen exposure during and after cardiopulmonary bypass in eligible infants to learn about its safety during heart surgery.
- Conditions
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return, Truncus Arteriosus, Pulmonary Atresia With Ventricular Septal Defect
- Trial name
- T-NOX (NCT04452188)
- Testing
- Normoxia (with controlled re-oxygenation), Standard of care ventilation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Arthropathy of Knee
Economic and Functional Impact of Peri-Operative Bracing for Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)
While bracing has been shown to be beneficial for patients with osteoarthritis (OA) in terms of function and strength, whether these unloader braces are also similarly beneficial after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) surgery needs…
- Trial name
- NCT03260699
- Testing
- OCSI Rehabilitator brace
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
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
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
Ecchymosis
The Utility of Peri-operative Arnica Montana for Reduction of Ecchymosis in Rhinoplasty Surgery
Arnica montana is a homeopathic drug that is made in accordance with the official methods of the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States (HPUS) and is commonly used by cosmetic surgeons throughout the world, although there…
- Trial name
- NCT01164644
- Testing
- Arnica montana
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
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
Smoking Cessation
Effect of Pre-op NRT on Peri-operative Complications and Long-term Abstinence: A Pilot Trial in Patients Undergoing CABG Surgery
This study will determine whether or not patients who use a Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) patch prior to their by-pass surgery are more likely to be smoke-free 6 months after their surgery and have fewer post-operative…
- Trial name
- NCT02918500
- Testing
- Nicoderm Patch
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation
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
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 Media With Effusion
OTO-201 for the Treatment of Middle Ear Effusion in Pediatric Subjects Requiring Tympanostomy Tube Placement
The purpose of this study is to confirm the effectiveness, safety and tolerability of OTO-201 in the treatment of pediatric subjects with bilateral middle ear effusion who require tympanostomy tube placement.
- Trial name
- NCT01949142
- Testing
- OTO-201
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 266 people
- Sponsor
- Otonomy, Inc.
Breast Cancer
Targeted Intra-Operative Radiotherapy for the Management of Ductal Carcinoma In-Situ of the Breast
We hypothesize that the combination of mammography and CE-MRI will improve the surgeon and radiologist's ability to define extent of disease prior to surgical resection, improve the odds of obtaining clear surgical margins, and…
- Trial name
- NCT00556907
- Testing
- Intraoperative radiotherapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Prostatectomy
Intra-operative Assessment of Cavernosal Nerve Stimulus Threshold
Erectile dysfunction persists in approximately 80% of men 1 year after prostatectomy. Various erectile rehabilitation strategies have not provided benefit.
- Trial name
- NCT03150758
- Testing
- 10Hz + 100 micro-seconds, 10Hz + 200 micro-seconds, 7Hz + 100 micro-seconds
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Acinar Cell Adenocarcinoma of the Pancreas, Duct Cell Adenocarcinoma of the Pancreas
Combination Chemotherapy Before and After Surgery in Treating Patients With Localized Pancreatic Cancer
This phase II trial studies how well combination chemotherapy before and after surgery works in treating patients with localized pancreatic cancer.
- Conditions
- Acinar Cell Adenocarcinoma of the Pancreas, Duct Cell Adenocarcinoma of the Pancreas, Stage I Pancreatic Cancer, Stage IIA Pancreatic Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT02047474
- Testing
- oxaliplatin, leucovorin calcium, irinotecan hydrochloride
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Perioperative Hyperoxygenation, Wound Infection
Effect of Peri-operative Supplemental Oxygen in Wound Infection After Appendectomy
The study evaluates the role of supplemental hyper-oxygenation given perioperatively on wound site infection after appendectomy.
- Trial name
- NCT02687217
- Testing
- oxygen
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Lady Hardinge Medical College
Postoperative Ileus
Subcutaneous Methylnaltrexone Versus Placebo for Postoperative Ileus Prevention
This randomized controlled trial will prospectively evaluate the clinical benefit for subcutaneous methylnaltrexone (MNTX) in counteracting the obstipatory (causing constipation) effects of spinal surgery without increasing…
- Trial name
- NCT03852524
- Testing
- Methylnaltrexone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Acute Lung Injury, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Imaging of Peri-operative (periOP) Lung Injury
The aim of study is to determine if 99mTc Annexin V-128 (AxV- 128/Tc) single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)-computed tomography (CT) can detect perioperative lung injury.
- Trial name
- NCT02978885
- Testing
- SPECT-CT imaging, AxV-128/Tc, Whipple procedure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Ovarian Cancer
Phase 2 Study of OTL38 for Intra-operative Imaging of Folate Receptor-alpha Positive Ovarian Cancer
This study is being done to: test the safety of OTL38 see if OTL38 helps light up the cancer when viewed with the special camera system test the safety of the special camera system for use along with OTL38 during surgery
- Trial name
- NCT02317705
- Testing
- OTL38, Near infrared camera imaging system, Laparotomy
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- On Target Laboratories, LLC
Hepatitis C Virus Infection
Safety and Efficacy of Ledipasvir/Sofosbuvir Fixed Dose Combination Administered in Patients Infected With Chronic Genotype 1 or 4 HCV for Use in the Peri-Operative Liver Transplantation Setting
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the antiviral efficacy of treatment with ledipasvir/sofosbuvir (LDV/SOF) fixed-dose combination (FDC) therapy at the time of liver transplantation and through 4 weeks…
- Trial name
- NCT02350569
- Testing
- LDV/SOF
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Gilead Sciences
Brain Tumors With Ill-defined Margins
Intra-operative Use of Indigo Carmine Dye for the Delineation of Ill Defined Tumor Borders Using Stereotactic Injection
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether stereotactic indigo carmine injection can safely increase the extent of tumor resection.
- Trial name
- NCT01767415
- Testing
- Indigo carmine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University