Clinical trials: Perioperative
Reduction of Length of Hospitality Stay, Reduction of Perioperative Complications
GDT by Cardiac Index Trending Via a Radial Arterial Line in General Surgery
This is a multi-Center, prospective, randomized Outcome Study comparing continuous cardiac index trending via a radial arterial line versus standard care in general surgical patients
- Trial name
- NCT01401283
- Testing
- measurement of cardiac output and pulse pressure variation
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf
ACL Surgery
Optimal Location of Nerve Block to Minimize Perioperative Opioid Administration in ACL Surgery: Comparing True Adductor Canal to Proximal Block
This is a prospective, randomized, single blinded trial involving human subjects. The goal of this study is to determine an optimal location (proximal or distal) for the nerve block and whether it will make a difference in how…
- Trial name
- NCT03401450
- Testing
- ACB within true AC with bupivacaine 0.5% 20cc, ACB proximal to true AC with bupivacaine 0.5% 20cc
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Nephrectomy, Partial Nephrectomy
Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB): in Patients Undergoing Surgery Through a Flank or Anterior Subcostal Incision.
Using a randomized double-blinded study design, the study goal is to evaluate the superiority of Erector Spinae Plane block (ESPB) in the peri-operative pain management of patients undergoing surgery through a flank or anterior…
- Conditions
- Nephrectomy, Partial Nephrectomy, Incision Site Discomfort
- Trial name
- NCT03691935
- Testing
- Ropivacaine, Normal saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Wound Infection
Supplemental Oxygen Reduces Surgical Infection
Supplemental perioperative oxygen has been reported to halve or double the risk of surgical wound infection. We tested the hypothesis that supplemental oxygen reduces infection risk following colorectal surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT00235456
- Testing
- Perioperative supplemental oxygen, Standard oxygen
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Cancer
Automated Geriatric Co-Management Program in Older Patients With Solid Mass or Nodule Suspicious for Cancer
The purpose of this study is to find out if it is possible to use the automated geriatric co-management program to manage the participants care before, during and after surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT03885908
- Testing
- in-person geriatric co-management, automated geriatric co-management
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Foot and Ankle Procedures
Efficacy of Popliteal Nerve Blocks With and Without Dexamethasone on the Duration of Analgesia for Foot & Ankle Surgery
The purpose of this research study to evaluate the effects of dexamethasone as an addition to peripheral nerve block (Put the nerve to sleep with Bupivacaine a numbing medication) on length of pain relief (analgesia)…
- Trial name
- NCT01975285
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Pain, Postoperative
Perioperative Administration of Pregabalin for Pain After Mastectomy
The investigators hypothesize that pregabalin will decrease post-operative pain scores and analgesic use following total mastectomy compared to placebo.
- Trial name
- NCT00938548
- Testing
- Pregabalin
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Severance Hospital
Head and Neck Cancer, Analgesia
Multimodal Pain Study in Free Flap Patients
This study will be a randomized, prospective study comparing Pain Management Arm A and Pain Management Arm B. Arm A will have scheduled Tylenol with opioids available as needed (PRN) in the peri-operative period.
- Trial name
- NCT04246697
- Testing
- Tylenol, Oxycodone, Morphine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Surgical Blood Loss
To Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of the Saline-coupled Bipolar Sealer in Primary Unilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether the saline-coupled bipolar sealer compared to the unipolar electrocautery provides superior hemostasis in patients undergoing primary unilateral total knee arthroplasty.
- Trial name
- NCT03952546
- Testing
- Saline-coupled Bipolar Sealer, Unipolar electrocautery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 211 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Post-Operative Pain
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of tDCS in the Management of Perioperative Pain
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a new medical technology can help reduce post-operative pain. The new technology is called Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation.
- Trial name
- NCT01861587
- Testing
- tDCS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Pain, Postoperative
Toradol v. Celecoxib for Postoperative Pain
Randomized control trial between ketorolac versus celecoxib for postoperative pain following hysterectomy.
- Trial name
- POP (NCT03331315)
- Testing
- Celecoxib, Ketorolac
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 170 people
- Sponsor
- Michael Ulm, MD
Cardiac Surgery, Older Adults
Behavioral Activation and Medication Optimization In Older Adults Undergoing Cardiac Procedures
This Hybrid 1 Study will test the effectiveness of a bundled intervention comprised of behavioral activation and medication optimization in reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety in older adults undergoing cardiac surgery…
- Conditions
- Cardiac Surgery, Older Adults, Depression, Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT05575128
- Testing
- Behavioral activation, Medication optimzation, Care as usual
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Hyperglycemia Stress
Perioperative Stress Hyperglycemia in General and Vascular Surgery Patients
Hyperglycemia is seen in approximately 30% of patients who do not have a history of diabetes and undergo general surgery. Hyperglycemia in this setting is associated with increased risk of postoperative complications.
- Trial name
- NCT04862234
- Testing
- Dulaglutide, Continuous glucose monitor (CGM), blinded
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Prostate Hypertrophy, Renal Disease
Effect of Deep BLock on Intraoperative Surgical Conditions
Rationale: A deep neuromuscular block is often associated with improved surgical conditions especially in laparoscopic surgery. However, a deep block comes at the expense of a variety of items that may conflict with the use of a…
- Trial name
- BLISS (NCT01631149)
- Testing
- Surgical block (rocuronium; atracurium/mivacurium)
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Leiden University Medical Center
Atrial Fibrillation, Thoracic Surgery
Colchicine For Prevention of Perioperative Atrial Fibrillation in Patients Undergoing Thoracic Surgery Pilot Study
The purpose of this pilot study is to determine the feasibility of comparing colchicine to placebo for the prevention of new onset atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing general thoracic surgery and establish the foundation…
- Trial name
- COP-AF Pilot (NCT01985425)
- Testing
- Colchicine 0.6 mg
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Population Health Research Institute
Urinary Incontinence, Prostate Cancer
Perioperative Post-Prostatectomy Incontinence Home Telehealth Program
Many men develop urine leakage after prostate cancer surgery. Usually it is temporary, but pelvic floor muscle training and exercise (including urine control strategies) have been shown to reduce the time to regaining urine…
- Trial name
- ProsTel (NCT01960998)
- Testing
- Pelvic Floor Muscle Training, Perioperative Care and Wetness Management
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 245 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Blood Pressure
Perioperative Blood Pressure Screening to Improve Long-term Cardiovascular Health
To explore in a pilot randomized clinical trial, the impact of Home Blood Pressure Monitoring with patient directed information as compared to usual care on the postoperative management of blood pressure.
- Trial name
- NCT03634813
- Testing
- High Blood Pressure Monitor, Usual Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Pain
Effects of Perioperative B&O Suppositories on Post-op Pain and Morphine Use After Laparoscopic Prostatectomy
This study is evaluating the effect of a Belladonna and Opium suppository administered intraoperatively on post operative pain after laparoscopic radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer. This is a blinded randomized study.
- Trial name
- NCT00863928
- Testing
- belladonna 16.2 mg and opium 60 mg suppository
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 135 people
- Sponsor
- Benaroya Research Institute
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
Shoulder Arthropathy Associated With Other Conditions, Shoulder Arthritis
Microcurrent Dressing to Treat Infections, Before, During and After Surgery
Deep periprosthetic infection following total joint arthroplasty is a major complication. Although it only occurs in a small percentage of patients (~1%), it results in substantial morbidity and a decline in functional outcome.
- Conditions
- Shoulder Arthropathy Associated With Other Conditions, Shoulder Arthritis, Shoulder Osteoarthritis, Shoulder Pain
- Trial name
- NCT03156543
- Testing
- Jumpstart Dressing, Standard Dressing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan