Clinical trials: Postoperative Patients
Dysphagia, Pain
Dexamethasone in Reducing Oral Pain and Dry Mouth After Surgery in Patients With Oropharyngeal Cancer
This randomized pilot clinical trial studies dexamethasone in reducing oral pain and dry mouth after surgery in patients with oropharyngeal cancer. Dexamethasone may help lower pain and dry mouth caused by surgery.
- Conditions
- Dysphagia, Pain, Stage I Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage II Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT01748942
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, Quality-of-Life Assessment, Questionnaire Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Female Reproductive Cancer
Serum Bovine Immunoglobulin Protein Isolate in Improving Quality of Life and Post-Operative Recovery in Patients With Gynecological Cancer After Undergoing Surgery
This randomized pilot phase II trial studies how well serum bovine immunoglobulin protein isolate works in improving quality of life and post-operative recovery in patients with cancer of the female reproductive tract after…
- Trial name
- NCT01867606
- Testing
- serum-derived bovine immunoglobulin protein isolate, laboratory biomarker analysis, quality-of-life assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Postoperative Pain
Comparing Opioid Prescription Patterns in Total Joint Arthroplasty Patients
The United States constitutes <5% of the world's population but over 80% of the opioid supply and 99% of the hydrocodone supply.
- Trial name
- NCT03236155
- Testing
- opioid pain pills
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 304 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Trichiasis, Surgery
Repeat Surgery for Patients With Post-operative Trachomatous Trichiasis Trial
The objective of this study is to determine if there is a significant difference in post-operative trichiasis at 12 months comparing a new procedure, the Bevel/rotate/advance procedure (BRAP), to the Trabut procedure among repeat…
- Trial name
- PTT (NCT03886519)
- Testing
- BRAP (Bevel/rotate/advance procedure), Trabut
- Where
- Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 886 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Postoperative Complications, Obesity
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Obese Gynecologic Oncology Patients
The purpose of the study is to test whether the use of a new wound closure technique can decrease the rates of wound complications in obese cancer patients.
- Conditions
- Postoperative Complications, Obesity, Gynecologic Neoplasms
- Trial name
- NCT02309944
- Testing
- Standard Wound Closure, Prevena™ Incision Management System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 93 people
- Sponsor
- Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota
Intra-Abdominal Infections, Intestinal Obstruction
Capillary Leak Index as a Prognostic Indicator for Post-Operative Abdominal Sepsis in Critically Ill Patients
In this study the investigators going to evaluate the "CLI" as an early prognostic indicator for post-operative abdominal sepsis in critically ill patients.
- Conditions
- Intra-Abdominal Infections, Intestinal Obstruction, Appendicitis Acute, Perforated Viscus
- Trial name
- CLI (NCT06901544)
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Postoperative Pain
An International Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of SABER®-Bupivacaine for Postoperative Pain Control in Patients Following Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
The objective is to identify the optimal dose of SABER-Bupivacaine for postoperative pain control in patients undergoing elective arthroscopic shoulder surgery on the basis of pharmacokinetics, efficacy and safety evaluations.
- Trial name
- NCT00993798
- Testing
- SABER-Bupivacaine Treatment 1a, Bupivacaine HCl Treatment 1c, SABER-Bupivacaine Treatment 2a
- Where
- 10 sites in Austria, Germany and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 107 people
- Sponsor
- Durect
Postoperative Pain
Patient-Driven Analgesic Protocol Selection for Post-Cesarean Pain Management
The ability to predict pain and then apply modified treatment protocols has been limited. Current practice is for physicians to select standard post-operative pain treatment protocols without patient consultation.
- Trial name
- NCT02605187
- Testing
- No choice given, Choice given, Ibuprofen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Pain, Postoperative, Pain, Acute
Nurse Initiated Acupressure for Pain Management
The purpose of pilot study is to test the feasibility of nurse initiated post-operative bilateral auricular acupressure as an adjunct to medication for post-operative pain management.
- Trial name
- NCT04044716
- Testing
- Auricular acupressure, Standard of care pain management
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Nausea and Vomiting, Ovarian Brenner Tumor
Granisetron, Aprepitant, and Dexamethasone in Preventing Nausea and Vomiting in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy for Stage II, III, or IV Ovarian Cancer
This clinical trial is studying how well granisetron, aprepitant, and dexamethasone work in preventing nausea and vomiting in patients receiving chemotherapy for stage II, stage III, or stage IV ovarian cancer.
- Conditions
- Nausea and Vomiting, Ovarian Brenner Tumor, Ovarian Clear Cell Cystadenocarcinoma, Ovarian Endometrioid Adenocarcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT01275664
- Testing
- Adjuvant Therapy, Aprepitant, Carboplatin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Gynecologic Oncology Group
Antibiotic Prophylaxis
Efficacy of Post-operative Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Thoracic Surgery Requiring Tube Thoracostomy
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if post-operative antibiotic prophylaxis decreases infectious complications when compared to pre-operative antibiotics alone, in patients undergoing elective thoracic surgery requiring…
- Trial name
- NCT00818766
- Testing
- cefazolin or vancomycin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 251 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Neuromuscular Blockade
Postoperative Urinary Retention in Patients After Noncardiac Surgery and Reversal of Neuromuscular Block
The investigators propose a randomized trial comparing sugammadex and neostigmine for the reversal of neuromuscular blocks induced by rocuronium or vecuronium in adults having general anesthesia with muscular block for noncardiac…
- Trial name
- NCT05545280
- Testing
- Neostigmine with glycopyrrolate, Sugammadex
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Postoperative Gastrointestinal Dysfunction
A Study of Naldemedine in Participants Undergoing Surgeries That Include a Bowel Resection or Bowel Transection
The objective of this study is to compare the efficacy of naldemedine versus placebo and to assess its effect on the time to gastrointestinal (GI) recovery following surgeries that include bowel resection and bowel transection.
- Trial name
- NCT04355169
- Testing
- Naldemedine
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Shionogi
Postoperative Analgesia
Intravenous Paracetamol in Combination With Caudal Ropivacaine
To investigate whether the addition of intravenous paracetamol with caudal ropivacaine leads to better quality of postoperative recovery in patients undergoing hypospadius repair than caudal ropivacaine alone.
- Trial name
- NCT03781505
- Testing
- Paracetamol +caudal ropivacaine
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Aga Khan University
Oxidative Stress, Cognition Disorders
The Effect of Dexmedetomidine Infusion on Post-operative Cognitive Function and Oxidative Stress in Cardiac Surgery
Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of dexmedetomidine in reducing postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) in cardiac surgical patients which use cardiopulmonary bypass machine (CPB).
- Trial name
- NCT03054857
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Chulalongkorn University
Sore Throat, Pain
Post Operative Sore Throat and Dexamethasone
Sore throat is a common postoperative complaint that can lead to morbidity and patient dissatisfaction . The incidence of sore throat has been reported to be between 6% and 90% even under optimal intubating conditions.
- Trial name
- NCT01052038
- Testing
- Dexamethasone 0.05mg/kr administration, Dexamethasone 0.1mg/kg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Acquired Antithrombin III Deficiency, Coronary Artery Bypass
Use of Antithrombin in Cardiac Surgery With Cardiopulmonary Bypass
The purpose of this trial is to study the effects of preoperative antithrombin supplementation in patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass in order to maintain antithrombin levels in a range greater than…
- Trial name
- NCT00823082
- Testing
- Antithrombin III
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto Grifols, S.A.
Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury, Kidney Diseases
Reparixin in Prevention of Delayed Graft Function After Kidney Transplantation
The chemokine CXCL8 plays a key role in the recruitment and activation of polymorphonuclear neutrophils in post-ischemia reperfusion injury after solid organ transplantation. Reparixin is a novel, specific inhibitor of CXCL8.
- Trial name
- NCT00248040
- Testing
- Reparixin continuous infusion, reparixin intermittent infusion
- Where
- 9 sites in United States, France and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Dompé Farmaceutici S.p.A
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Presurgery Bortezomib for Recurrent Malignant Gliomas Followed by Postop Bortezomib & Temozolomide
Bortezomib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as temozolomide, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing…
- Trial name
- NCT00990652
- Testing
- Bortezomib, Temozolomide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Total Knee Arthroplasty
Dexamethasone in Total Knee Arthroplasty
The purpose of this study is to determine the most efficacious and safest dexamethasone dose given intraoperatively during total knee arthroplasty that reduces postoperative opioid consumption and pain, improves postoperative…
- Trial name
- NCT05018091
- Testing
- Dexamethasone 4mg, Dexamethasone 8 Mg/mL Injectable Suspension, Dexamethasone 16mg
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 438 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center