Clinical trials: Post-Op Complication
Pain, Postoperative
Caffeine and Neurologic Recovery Following Surgery and General Anesthesia
The ongoing opioid epidemic is a public health crisis, and surgical patients are particularly vulnerable to opioid-dependency and related risks. Emerging data suggest that caffeine may reduce pain after surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT03577730
- Testing
- Caffeine Citrate, Dextrose Water
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema
A Study Evaluating FT-SW in Unilateral Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema Patients
The objective of the study is to demonstrate equivalency in treatment effect, as determined by objective measurements, between the modified therapy cycle software and the FDA-cleared Flexitouch therapy cycle software.
- Trial name
- NCT04073823
- Testing
- Flexitouch Plus, Flexitouch Plus FT with software modification
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Tactile Medical
Postoperative Delirium, Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction
Modulating ApoE Signalling to Reduce Brain Inflammation, deLirium and postopErative Cognitive Dysfunction
This research study will evaluate the effectiveness and estimate the feasibility of administering an investigational drug called 'CN-105' (the study drug), to prevent postoperative cognitive decline, delirium (serious confusion)…
- Trial name
- MARBLE (NCT03802396)
- Testing
- CN-105
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 203 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Miles Berger, MD PhD
Obesity, Morbid, Postoperative Pain
Study of the Effect of the Drug Gabapentin on Postoperative Pain and Incidence of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the drug gabapentin (Neurontin®) for its ability to reduce postoperative pain, the need for morphine-like pain medication, and the severity and frequency of postoperative nausea…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Morbid, Postoperative Pain, Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
- Trial name
- NCT00886236
- Testing
- Gabapentin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Pain, Postoperative
Intrathecal Paracetamol Before Spinal Anaesthesia With Chloroprocaine HCl 1% for Short Knee Procedures
This is a phase II, single centre, randomised, parallel-group, double-blind, three doses, placebo-controlled, exploratory efficacy and safety study.
- Trial name
- NCT03428230
- Testing
- 30 mg Paracetamol 3% (1 mL), 60 mg Paracetamol 3% (2 mL), 90 mg Paracetamol 3% (3 mL)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Sintetica SA
Pain, Post-operative
Evaluation of N1539 Following Bunionectomy Surgery
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the analgesic efficacy of N1539 in subjects with acute moderate to severe pain following unilateral bunionectomy.
- Trial name
- NCT02675907
- Testing
- N1539
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 201 people
- Sponsor
- Baudax Bio
Cerebral Palsy, Hip Dysplasia
Peri-operative Use of a Pain Injection in Pediatric Patients With Cerebral Palsy
Pain management in pediatric patients presents a difficult challenge. Unlike adults, pediatric patients often cannot communicate their pain management needs clearly.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Hip Dysplasia, Pain, Postoperative
- Trial name
- NCT04074265
- Testing
- Ropivacaine injection, normal saline
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Pain, Postoperative
Effectiveness and Safety of Different Doses of BI 1026706 in Patients With Postoperative Dental Pain
To investigate the effectiveness of BI 1026706 powder for reconstitution of an oral solution compared to placebo and the relative effectiveness compared to Celecoxib.
- Trial name
- NCT02084511
- Testing
- BI 1026706, Celecoxib
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Inflammation Corneal, Pain, Postoperative
OCS-01 in Treating Inflammation and Pain in Post-cataract Patients
The DX-216 trial is a randomized, double-masked, placebo (vehicle)-controlled study evaluating the efficacy and safety of two doses of OCS-01 compared to vehicle in the treatment of inflammation and pain following cataract…
- Trial name
- SKYGGN (NCT04130802)
- Testing
- OCS-01 - Dexamethasone Cyclodextrin Nanoparticle Ophthalmic Suspension 1.5% mg/mL
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 153 people
- Sponsor
- Oculis
Post-operative Delirium
A Placebo Controlled Trial Of L-Tryptophan In Post-Operative Delirium
Post-operative delirium is a common and deleterious complication in elderly patients. The investigators have previously found lower levels of serum tryptophan in post-operative elderly patients who developed delirium in…
- Trial name
- NCT00865202
- Testing
- L-tryptophan supplementation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 301 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Emergence Agitation, Pain
Can Acetaminophen Given 1-2 Hours to Children Before Ear Tube Surgery Reduce Agitation After Anesthesia?
Emergence agitation (EA) occurs in up to 67% of pediatric patients after anesthesia for bilateral myringotomy tubes (BMT, "ear tubes").
- Trial name
- NCT01737593
- Testing
- Acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
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
Spine Fusion, Pain, Postoperative
The Impact of Sublingual Sufentanil on Postoperative Pain and Analgesic Requirements in Spine Surgery Patients
In this study the investigators plan to examine the perioperative use of sufentanil sublingual (SL) in the analgesic regimen for spine surgery, one of the most common surgeries performed in the US.
- Conditions
- Spine Fusion, Pain, Postoperative, Opioid Use
- Trial name
- NCT04263909
- Testing
- Sublingual Tablet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 199 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Postoperative Complications
Effect of Low-Dose Dexamethasone on the Incidence of Hyperglycemia Following Surgery
The question of a possible hyperglycemic effect from single-dose dexamethasone is an important issue for clinicians managing patients in the intraoperative and postoperative periods.
- Trial name
- NCT01545700
- Testing
- Control-saline, Dexamethasone 4 mg, Dexamethasone 8 mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Endeavor Health
Postoperative Pain
A Comparison of Pregabalin (Lyrica®) to Placebo in Pain Relief After Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) Surgery
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of pregabalin to placebo for postoperative pain control after photorefractive keratectomy.
- Trial name
- NCT01097577
- Testing
- pregabalin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- 59th Medical Wing
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
Dose-ranging Study of APD405 in Post-operative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV)
To assess the efficacy and safety of different doses of APD405 in the prevention of post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in adult patients at moderate to high-risk of PONV.
- Trial name
- NCT00895830
- Testing
- APD405
- Where
- 18 sites in United States, France and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 257 people
- Sponsor
- Acacia Pharma Ltd
SURGICAL SITE INFECTION
Early Short-term Antibiotic Therapy in Penetrating Abdominal Trauma, 3 vs 7 Days
Abdominal penetrating trauma represents a frequent cause of consult into emergency rooms in Venezuela. Accidents and violence at Hospital "Miguel Perez Carreño" along april 2009 were represented by gunshots and stabbing wounds…
- Trial name
- NCT01203046
- Testing
- Ertapenem
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Silvia M. Pinango L.
Bunions, Postoperative Pain
Dose-Escalation Study of HTX-034 Following Bunionectomy
This was a Phase 1b/2, randomized, blinded, active-controlled study. Phase 1b evaluated escalating doses of HTX-034 compared with bupivacaine HCl.
- Trial name
- NCT04398329
- Testing
- HTX-034 low dose, HTX-034 high dose, Luer lock applicator
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Heron Therapeutics
Dexamethasone, Glucocorticoids
High vs Low Dose Dexamethasone on Complications in the Immediate Postoperative Phase After Mastectomy
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of a single preoperative high-dose steroid injection on complications in the immediate postoperative phase after breast cancer surgery, with removal of the breast (mastectomy).
- Conditions
- Dexamethasone, Glucocorticoids, Mastectomy, Breast Cancer
- Trial name
- DEX-MAS (NCT03125941)
- Testing
- Dexamethasone
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Short Bowel Syndrome
rHGH and Intestinal Permeability in Intestinal Failure
Patients who are being asked to participate in this study have a short small bowel and will be prescribed to take the medication: Zorbtive® ("Zorbtive/Somatropin/(rHGH)").
- Trial name
- rHGH (NCT01380366)
- Testing
- Somatropin, Seven Day Food Diary, Blood Tests (standard of care)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University