Clinical trials: Pre-operative
Breast Cancer
A Study of Pre-Operative Treatment With Cryoablation and Immune Therapy in Early Stage Breast Cancer
This study is being done to evaluate the safety of combining two strategies called "cryoablation" and "immune therapy" in women with curable early stage breast cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT02833233
- Testing
- Cryoablation, Ipilimumab, Nivolumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC)
Study Of Ruxolitinib (INCB018424) With Preoperative Chemotherapy For Triple Negative Inflammatory Breast Cancer
This research study is studying Ruxolitinib as possible treatment for Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). The Following drugs will be use in combination with Ruxolinitinib.
- Trial name
- NCT02876302
- Testing
- Ruxolitinib, Paclitaxel, Doxorubicin
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Breast Cancer, HER2-negative Breast Cancer
Carboplatin+Nab-paclitaxel, Plus Trastuzumab (HER2+) or Bevacizumab (HER2-) in the Neoadjuvant Setting
This phase II is studying the side effects and how well carboplatin and paclitaxel albumin-stabilized nanoparticle formulation when together with bevacizumab or trastuzumab before surgery works in treating patients with stage…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, HER2-negative Breast Cancer, HER2-positive Breast Cancer, Recurrent Breast Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00618657
- Testing
- Carboplatin, paclitaxel albumin-stabilized nanoparticle formulation, bevacizumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 127 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Liver Metastases, Mucinous Adenocarcinoma of the Colon
Cetuximab and/or Dasatinib in Patients With Colorectal Cancer and Liver Metastases That Can Be Removed by Surgery
This phase 0 trial is studying whether 2 weeks of cetuximab and dasatinib will change tumor cells in patients with colorectal cancer and liver metastases that can be removed by surgery.
- Conditions
- Liver Metastases, Mucinous Adenocarcinoma of the Colon, Mucinous Adenocarcinoma of the Rectum, Recurrent Colon Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00835679
- Testing
- cetuximab, dasatinib, therapeutic conventional surgery
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Resectable Pancreatic Cancer, Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer
Pre-operative Treatment for Patients With Untreated Pancreatic Cancer
The purpose of this study is to determine if the combination of paclitaxel protein bound, gemcitabine, cisplatin, paricalcitol are effective in individuals with resectable and unresectable pancreatic cancer.
- Conditions
- Resectable Pancreatic Cancer, Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma, Neoadjuvant Pancreatic Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT03138720
- Testing
- Paclitaxel Protein Bound (Abraxane)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- HonorHealth Research Institute
Renal Pelvis and Ureter Urothelial Carcinoma
Infigratinib Before Surgery for the Treatment of Upper Tract Urothelial Cancer
This phase Ib trial studies the side effects of infigratinib before surgery in treating patients with upper tract urothelial cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT04228042
- Testing
- Infigratinib, Quality-of-Life Assessment, Questionnaire Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
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
Hip Fractures
Evaluation of TXA Prior to Surgery in the Geriatric Hip Fracture Population
The overall design of the study is a prospective, double-blinded, randomized study in the geriatric hip fracture population comparing those who receive intravenous tranexamic acid prior to incision to those who receive a placebo.
- Trial name
- TAHFT (NCT03923959)
- Testing
- Tranexamic Acid Injectable Solution
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 283 people
- Sponsor
- Lancaster General Hospital
Breast Cancer
Preoperative Herceptin/Navelbine Versus Taxotere/Carboplatin/Herceptin in HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer
The purpose of this study is to find out what effects the preoperative combination therapies of herceptin/navelbine or herceptin/taxotere/carboplatin will have on patients with early stage HER-2 positive breast cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00148668
- Testing
- Herceptin, Navelbine, Taxotere
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- Eric Winer, MD
Cardiovascular Diseases, Thoracic Diseases
Respiratory Strength Training in Cardiac Surgical Patients
Swallowing difficulty (dysphagia) is a common postoperative complication in patients who undergo cardiac surgical procedures. Postoperative dysphagia in cardiac surgical patients is associated with negative health-related…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Thoracic Diseases, Surgery, Surgery--Complications
- Trial name
- NCT04887415
- Testing
- Respiratory Strength Training (RST) Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis, Post Operative Pain
Effect of Preoperative Tramadol and Naproxen Sodium on Post Operative Pain
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare in Tramadol, Naproxen sodium and Placebo in participants presenting with irreversible pulpitis in their mandibular molar teeth.
- Trial name
- NCT05982392
- Testing
- Tramadol, Naproxen Sodium
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 139 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dow University of Health Sciences
Breast Cancer
Evaluate Trastuzumab Plus Standard Chemotherapy Given Before Surgery in Breast Cancer Patients With Low HER 2 Expression
The purpose of this study is to find out if there is a benefit of adding Herceptin (trastuzumab) to standard chemotherapy in this type of breast cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00944047
- Testing
- nab-paclitaxel, trastuzumab, Doxorubicin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Rectal Neoplasms
Safety Study of Capecitabine With Radiation in Elderly Rectal Cancer
This phase I study is designed to determine the maximum tolerant dose of capecitabine when used in preoperative concurrent chemo-radiation for locally advanced rectal patients over 75 years old.
- Trial name
- NCT01584544
- Testing
- capecitabine
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
Rectal Mucinous Adenocarcinoma, Rectal Signet Ring Cell Adenocarcinoma
Radiation Therapy and Capecitabine With or Without Curcumin Before Surgery in Treating Patients With Rectal Cancer
This randomized phase II trial studies how well radiation therapy and capecitabine with or without curcumin before surgery works in treating patients with rectal cancer.
- Conditions
- Rectal Mucinous Adenocarcinoma, Rectal Signet Ring Cell Adenocarcinoma, Recurrent Rectal Carcinoma, Stage IIA Rectal Cancer AJCC v7
- Trial name
- NCT00745134
- Testing
- Capecitabine, Curcumin, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Cardiovascular Abnormalities
Vitamin B12 and Folate Administration on Homocysteine Concentrations After Nitrous Oxide Anesthesia
The goal of this study is to find out if giving intravenous B-vitamins before general anesthesia with nitrous oxide prevents the increase in homocysteine, a metabolite that has been linked to cardiovascular complications.
- Trial name
- Mini-VINO (NCT00901394)
- Testing
- B12-Folic Acid, nitrous oxide, oxygen nitrogen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Esophageal Cancer
Radiation Therapy, Pemetrexed Disodium, and Carboplatin in Treating Patients With Locally Advanced Esophageal Cancer That Can Be Removed By Surgery
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as pemetrexed disodium and carboplatin, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the…
- Trial name
- NCT00268437
- Testing
- carboplatin, Pemetrexed, conventional surgery
- Where
- 90 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Recurrent Melanoma, Stage IIB Melanoma (Locally Advanced)
Dabrafenib Alone and in Combination With Trametinib Before Surgery in Treating Patients With Locally or Regionally Advanced Melanoma That Can Be Removed By Surgery
This phase II trial studies how well giving dabrafenib alone and in combination with trametinib before surgery works in treating patients with advanced melanoma that can be removed by surgery.
- Conditions
- Recurrent Melanoma, Stage IIB Melanoma (Locally Advanced), Stage IIC Melanoma (Locally Advanced), Stage IIIA Melanoma
- Trial name
- NCT01701037
- Testing
- dabrafenib, trametinib, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Allergy Drug, Allergic Reaction
Preoperative Survey to Evaluate Patient Allergy
The study will only involve identification of the listed allergies from the electronic medical record and investigation into the symptoms that prompted this allergy listing.
- Conditions
- Allergy Drug, Allergic Reaction, Pediatric, Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT05670756
- Testing
- Survey
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
Anxiety; Generalized, Breast Diseases
Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study: Effects of Lavender Aromatherapy on Preoperative Anxiety in Breast Patients
The study is designed to see if lavender aroma therapy reduces pre-operative anxiety in breast surgery patients.
- Conditions
- Anxiety; Generalized, Breast Diseases, Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT01837966
- Testing
- Lavender oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 93 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Breast Cancer
Exemestane or Docetaxel-Cytoxan in Low Recurrence Score Cancers
The patients are being asked to take part in this study because they have a hormone receptor-positive breast cancer (contains estrogen and/or progesterone receptors) and their doctor has told them that they have an option to…
- Trial name
- NCT00941330
- Testing
- Exemestane, Docetaxel, Cytoxan
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University