Clinical trials: Postoperative Wound Healing
Ventral Hernia, Umbilical Hernia
Does a Transabdominal Plane Block Decrease Patient Pain After Ventral Hernia Repair?
The purpose of this study is to determine if a Transabdominal Plane Block will decrease patient pain and pain medication use after a laparoscopic ventral (ventral, umbilical, incisional) hernia repair with mesh.
- Conditions
- Ventral Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Incisional Hernia, Postoperative Complications
- Trial name
- NCT02007096
- Testing
- Transabdominal Plane Block, Non Transabdominal Plane Block
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 127 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Atrial Fibrillation New Onset, Hemorrhage
Randomized Double Blind Control Trial on Effects of Ranolazine on New Onset Atrial Fibrillation
The aim of this study is to evaluate the prophylactic effects of Ranolazine on new onset atrial fibrillation in post-operative coronary artery bypass graft and valve surgery patient population at Staten Island University hospital.
- Conditions
- Atrial Fibrillation New Onset, Hemorrhage, Prolonged QTc Interval, Ventricular Tachycardia
- Trial name
- NCT01590979
- Testing
- Ranolazine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Corneal Epithelium Defect
GenTeal in Perioperative Treatment of Laser Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis LASIK Patients
GenTeal gel is an artificial tear gel used to lubricate the surface of the eye. This study will evaluate the effect of GenTeal gel on comfort following LASIK surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT00598689
- Testing
- 0.3% hypromellose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Augusta University
Surgical Wound Dehiscence
Trial of Versajet Compared With Conventional Treatment in Acute and Chronic Wounds
It is increasingly recognised that the debridement of devitalised, bacterially contaminated or senescent tissue is an essential component of the effective treatment of delayed healing wounds.
- Trial name
- NCT01050673
- Testing
- VERSAJET, Scalpel or blade
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Achilles Tendon Rupture
E-Stim and Achilles Tendon Repair Study
Calf muscle atrophy (muscle degeneration) is common following Achilles tendon repair due to the immobilization period necessary to ensure optimal healing.
- Trial name
- E-Stim (NCT01833936)
- Testing
- Compex® muscle stimulator, (inactive) muscle stimulator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center, Ohio
Postoperative Pain
Safety and Efficacy of Tapentadol Immediate Release (IR) and Oxycodone IR for Treatment of Acute Post-op Pain Following Elective Arthroscopic (Surgery Using a Thin Flexible Scope) Shoulder Surgery
The purpose of this study is to evaluate how tapentadol immediate release (IR) and oxycodone IR treat moderate to severe post-operative pain after elective arthroscopic shoulder surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT00814580
- Testing
- Tapentadol IR, Oxycodone IR
- Volunteers
- 382 people
- Sponsor
- Ortho-McNeil Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
Sedation, Respiration, Artificial
Dexmedetomidine for Postoperative Sedation in Patients Undergoing Repair of Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms
The primary objective of this study is to test the hypothesis that time on the ventilator and ICU length of stay will be shorter in TAA patients given postoperative sedation with dexmedetomidine compared to those given standard…
- Conditions
- Sedation, Respiration, Artificial, Length of Stay
- Trial name
- NCT00409344
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Normal Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Rotator Cuff Repair, Ankle Arthroplasty or Arthrodesis
Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Peripheral Nerve Stimulation: A Department of Defense Funded Pragmatic Clinical Trial
Postoperative pain is usually treated with opioids that have undesirable and sometimes dangerous side effects (e.g., vomiting and respiratory depression)-and yet over 80% of patients still experience inadequate pain relief.
- Conditions
- Rotator Cuff Repair, Ankle Arthroplasty or Arthrodesis, Hallux Valgus (Bunion) Resection
- Trial name
- NCT04713098
- Testing
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Pectus Excavatum
Post Operative Pain Control Using Ropivacaine and the ON-Q System in the Adult Pectus Excavatum Patient
Pectus excavatum (PE) is a common chest wall deformity where the sternum is displaced posteriorly. In severe cases, surgery is performed to correct the defect.
- Trial name
- NCT01816477
- Testing
- ON-Q soaker catheter system, Epidural (ropivicaine 0.25%)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Postoperative Urinary Retention
The POUR (Postoperative Urinary Retention) Study
The primary aim of this study will be to compare the rate of postoperative urinary retention between patients receiving Sugammadex and those receiving traditional reversal agents
- Trial name
- POUR (NCT05276804)
- Testing
- Sugammadex
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 171 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Hernia, Surgical Wound Dehiscence
Repair of Challenging Abdominal Wall Defects: Strattice(TM) TM in Abdominal Wall Repair (StAR)
The objective of this study is to compare the incidence of post-repair wound related complications, including hernia occurrence/recurrence, between challenging abdominal wall defects repaired with Strattice(TM) Reconstructive…
- Trial name
- StAR (NCT01083472)
- Testing
- Strattice(TM) Reconstructive Tissue Matrix, Suture/suture with absorbable mesh
- Where
- 29 sites in France, Germany and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- LifeCell
Postoperative Pain
Pain Management for Pectus Excavatum Repair
The objective of this study is to scientifically evaluate two different management strategies for post-operative pain after pectus excavatum repair.
- Trial name
- NCT00413582
- Testing
- Epidural Analgesia, Patient-Controlled IV Analgesia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Postsurgical Pain
Preliminary Study of CA-008 (Vocacapsaicin) in Patients Undergoing Ventral Hernia Repair
A Three-Part, Phase 1/2, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled, Adaptive Safety, Pharmacokinetics, and Preliminary Efficacy Study of CA-008 (Vocacapsaicin) in Patients Undergoing Ventral Hernia Repair
- Trial name
- NCT04774328
- Testing
- CA-008 (vocacapsaicin)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Concentric Analgesics
Ventral Hernia, Hernia
Pilot Trial of Abdominal Core Rehabilitation To Improve Outcomes After Ventral Hernia Repair
This study aims to evaluate the potential role of physical therapy in improving outcomes after ventral hernia repair.
- Conditions
- Ventral Hernia, Hernia, Herniorrhaphy, Abdominal Wall
- Trial name
- ABVENTURE-P (NCT05142618)
- Testing
- Supervised Physical Therapy, Post-operative Precautions
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 138 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Cleft Palate
Efficacy of Oral Versus Intravenous Acetaminophen for Primary Pediatric Cleft Palate Repair
The purpose of this investigator-initiated study is to determine whether acetaminophen is an effective pain reliever for primary cleft palate repair in children and possesses opioid sparing effects.
- Trial name
- NCT01500109
- Testing
- Oral acetaminophen, Ofirmev®, Opioid only
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Intraperitoneal Bupivacaine for Pelvic Organ Prolapse
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of 30 mL intraperitoneal Bupivacaine without epinephrine 0.25% on postoperative pain control in patients undergoing pelvic organ prolapse repair.
- Trial name
- NCT06120530
- Testing
- Bupivacaine, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 91 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Pediatric Post-operative Time to Return to Full Activity
Postoperative Activity Restrictions in Children
This study will investigate the need for and length of postoperative activity restrictions in children following a laparoscopic appendectomy or inguinal hernia repair.
- Trial name
- PARC (NCT04145895)
- Testing
- Postoperative activity restrictions
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 168 people
- Sponsor
- Corewell Health East
Hernia, Ventral, Incisional Hernia
A Prospective Trial of a Bio-absorbable Mesh in Challenging Laparoscopic Ventral or Incisional Hernia Repair
The objective of this study is to collect additional data on safety, performance and effectiveness of Phasix™ ST in subjects receiving laparoscopic ventral or incisional hernia repair at high risk for surgical site occurrence…
- Trial name
- ATLAS (NCT02712398)
- Testing
- Phasix™ ST
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- C. R. Bard
Rotator Cuff Repair, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Peripheral Nerve Stimulation: A Department of Defense Funded Multicenter Pilot Study
Postoperative pain is usually treated with opioids that have undesirable and sometimes dangerous side effects (e.g., vomiting and respiratory depression)-and yet over 80% of patients still experience inadequate pain relief.
- Conditions
- Rotator Cuff Repair, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Ankle Arthrodesis or Arthroplasty, Hallux Valgus Correction
- Trial name
- NCT03481725
- Testing
- ACTIVE peripheral nerve stimulation with a percutaneously inserted lead and wearable stimulator (SPR Therapeutics, Cleveland, Ohio)
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Umbilical Hernia
Analgesic Efficacy After Umbilical Hernia Repair in Children
Umbilical hernia repair is a common painful outpatient procedure performed in children. Often analgesia for this procedure is provided by using local infiltration of the surgical site by the surgeons and perioperative opioids and…
- Trial name
- NCT00578136
- Testing
- Bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia