Clinical trials: Post-operative Complication
Spine Surgery, Reversal of Neuromuscular Blockade
Sugammadex vs Neostigmine/Glycopyrrolate on Urinary Retention After Spine Surgery
This is an active-comparator controlled study to evaluate the effect of sugammadex compared to neostigmine/glycopyrrolate for reversal of rocuronium on the incidence of urinary retention after subjects undergo elective ambulatory…
- Conditions
- Spine Surgery, Reversal of Neuromuscular Blockade, Urinary Retention Postoperative
- Trial name
- NCT05887375
- Testing
- Sugammadex, Neostigmine, Glycopyrrolate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 118 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Pain, Postoperative
TAP Block for Postoperative Pain Control
This clinical trial will examine differences in the effectiveness between three (3) commonly used methods and/or medications used to perform a transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block for post-operative pain control.
- Trial name
- NCT02652156
- Testing
- Bupivacaine, Exparel®, Ropivacaine
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Joshua Herskovic
Bacterial Infections
Comparative Study of Ceftaroline vs. Vancomycin Plus Aztreonam in Adult Subjects With Complicated Skin Infections
The purpose of this study is to determine whether ceftaroline is effective and safe in the treatment of complicated skin infections in adults.
- Trial name
- NCT00423657
- Testing
- ceftaroline, vancomycin plus aztreonam
- Where
- 54 sites in United States, Argentina and 10 more
- Volunteers
- 680 people
- Sponsor
- Forest Laboratories
Urinary Tract Infections
Nitrofurantoin and Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common complication after surgery for prolapse or urinary incontinence. UTIs are painful and have the potential to turn into kidney infections.
- Trial name
- APPIC (NCT00678041)
- Testing
- Nitrofurantoin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Pain, Postoperative
Effects of Lavender Oil on Postoperative Pain, Sleep Quality and Mood
This project will evaluate the integration of lavender essential oil in surgical patients during the perioperative and postoperative phase of care. The study will assess patients' pain, sleep quality, and mood.
- Trial name
- NCT03093454
- Testing
- Lavender Essential Oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Scott Hollenbeck, MD
Short Bowel Syndrome
A Study in Japanese Children With Short Bowel Syndrome Who Completed SHP633-302
The purpose of this clinical study is to evaluate the long-term safety and tolerability of teduglutide treatment in Japanese pediatric participants with short bowel syndrome (SBS) who completed Study SHP633-302 (NCT02980666).
- Trial name
- NCT03268811
- Testing
- Teduglutide
- Where
- 6 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Shire
Thyroidectomy, Parathyroidectomy
Opioid Use After Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgeries
Unnecessary opioid prescriptions for postoperative pain can increase the risk for new, persistent opioid use and dependence. Published literature suggests that most patients undergoing thyroid or parathyroid surgery can have…
- Conditions
- Thyroidectomy, Parathyroidectomy, Opioid Use, Pain, Postoperative
- Trial name
- NCT04955444
- Testing
- Quality improvement bundle
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
Surgical Site Infection, Cosmetic Appearance of Cesarean Scar
Prospective Study on Cesarean Wound Outcomes
This study will investigate whether the placement of silver impregnated dressings beginning in the OR will improve wound healing in patients undergoing cesarean delivery compared to traditional Telfa pads.
- Conditions
- Surgical Site Infection, Cosmetic Appearance of Cesarean Scar, Post Operative Pain
- Trial name
- NCT01697748
- Testing
- Silver-impregnated dressing, Telfa pad dressing
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 660 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Pain, Post-operative
Serratus Anterior Plane Block in Patients Undergoing Mastectomy
This is a randomized, interventional prospective study. Patients (n=66) undergoing mastectomies with or without tissue expander will be randomized to receive a supra-serratus or sub-serratus regional plane block prior to surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT03154658
- Testing
- Ropivacaine 0.35%
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation of P6 to Prevent Postoperation Nausea and Vomiting
The purpose of this study is to access the effect of TEAS of P6 in the prevention of PONV in women scheduled for gynecologic laparoscopic surgery with general anesthesia.
- Trial name
- TEASP6PPONV (NCT02096835)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation, Tropisetron, Dexamethasone
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 157 people
- Sponsor
- Huashan Hospital
Opioid Use, Pain, Post Operative
A Pilot Study Investigating the nCAP Signal Relief Patch in Subjects Undergoing Primary Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery
Opioid addiction in post-operative patients is recognized but not fully understood; therefore, in order to address this growing crisis, it is essential to explore alternative approaches to managing pain and apply them to the…
- Trial name
- NCT05252858
- Testing
- nCAP Signal Relief Patch, Standard of Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 79 people
- Sponsor
- Jacques E. Chelly
Short Bowel Syndrome
Safety, Efficacy and Pharmacokinetic Study of Teduglutide in Infants 4 to 12 Months of Age With Short Bowel Syndrome
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the safety, efficacy/pharmacodynamics (PD) and pharmacokinetics (PK) of teduglutide treatment in infants with short bowel syndrome (SBS) dependent on parenteral (PN) support.
- Trial name
- NCT03571516
- Testing
- Teduglutide, Standard Medical Therapy, Syringe
- Where
- 8 sites in Finland, France and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Shire
Skin Diseases, Surgical Site Infection
Effectiveness of Preoperative Surgical Scrubbing Using Clorhexidine Digluconate and Parachlorometaxylenol (ECP)
Despite the wide variety of products and antiseptic agents, no agent is ideal for every situation. The investigators would like to evaluate the difference in reducing bacterial load, using 4% chlorhexidine digluconate and 3%…
- Trial name
- ECP (NCT02500758)
- Testing
- Preparatory handwash, Preoperative surgical scrubbing using 3% PCMX, Preoperative surgical scrubbing using 4% CHG
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ricardo Becerro de Bengoa Vallejo
Parenteral Nutrition Associated Liver Disease, Short Bowel Syndrome
Cholestasis Reversal: Efficacy of IV Fish Oil
The purpose of this study is to determine whether Omegaven is effective in the treatment of parenteral nutrition associated liver disease (PNALD).
- Conditions
- Parenteral Nutrition Associated Liver Disease, Short Bowel Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Disease
- Trial name
- Reversal (NCT00910104)
- Testing
- Omegaven®
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 91 people
- Sponsor
- Mark Puder
Pain, Postoperative, Hysterectomy
Abdominal Ice Packs for Pain Control and Reduction of Narcotic Use Following Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of using ice packs on the abdomen immediately after laparoscopic hysterectomy surgery on pain control and narcotic pain medication use.
- Conditions
- Pain, Postoperative, Hysterectomy, Narcotic Use, Cryotherapy Effect
- Trial name
- NCT03341533
- Testing
- Ice packs plus usual post-op analgesia, Usual post-op analgesia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 142 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Pain, Postoperative, Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
A Comparison of Tumescence in Breast Reduction Surgery
The investigators' main hypothesis is that in breast reduction surgery, the use of tumescent solution containing both dilute lidocaine and epinephrine will lead to better control of postoperative pain, nausea, vomiting, shorter…
- Trial name
- NCT01602692
- Testing
- Tumescent solution with dilute lidocaine and epinephrine, Tumescent Solution with dilute epinephrine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Inguinal Hernia, Postoperative Pain
Preoperative Etanercept Before Inguinal Hernia Surgery
Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most frequently performed operations in young men. Persistent pain after inguinal surgery represents a significant cause of disability, occurring in between 15%-35% of cases.
- Trial name
- NCT00825344
- Testing
- Etanercept, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Postoperative Pain
An Open-label Study of Hydromorphone Oral Solution in Subjects Aged 28 Days to 16 Years for Postoperative Pain
The primary objective of this study is to characterize the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of hydromorphone oral solution in pediatric subjects aged 28 days to 16 years inclusive.
- Trial name
- Palladone (NCT00465647)
- Testing
- Hydromorphone
- Where
- 14 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- Purdue Pharma LP
Surgical Site Infection
Use of 2% Chlorhexidine Cloths Reduce Surgical Site Infections
Use of 2% chlorhexidine gluconate cloths pre-operatively and daily post-operatively jaw line to toes will decrease surgical site infections (SSI) by 30% when compared to patients who receive routine standard of care (use of…
- Trial name
- NCT02385708
- Testing
- 2% Chlorohexidine Gluconate Standard of Care, 2% Chlorohexidine Gluconate Chin to Toe
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 163 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Esophageal Carcinoma
Botulinum Toxin Type A in Preventing Complications After Surgery in Patients With Esophageal Cancer
This randomized phase II trial studies how well botulinum toxin type A works in preventing complication after surgery in patients with esophageal cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT02965976
- Testing
- Botulinum Toxin Type A, Esophagectomy, Quality-of-Life Assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Roswell Park Cancer Institute