Clinical trials: Preoperative
Legally Induced Abortion Without Mention of Complication
Pre-Operative Effects of Mifepristone on Dilation and Evacuation Services
This research study investigates the use of a drug, mifepristone, given before second trimester abortion. Mifepristone is a medication that is approved for medical abortion during the first trimester.
- Trial name
- POEM (NCT01862991)
- Testing
- Hygroscopic cervical dilators, Misoprostol, Intra-amniotic digoxin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Surgical Site Infection
Preoperative Skin Preparation Study to Evaluate the Antimicrobial Capabilities of Four Test Substances
Comparative study of antimicrobial effectiveness evaluation of of 26ml Project X, 10.5ml Project X, 5.1ml Project X and Prevantics Maxi swabstick following ASTM E1173 - Standard test method for evaluation of preoperative…
- Trial name
- NCT04218110
- Testing
- Isopropyl alcohol & Chlorhexidine Gluconate Antiseptic, Prevantics 3.15 % / 70 % Swabstick
- Where
- Romania
- Volunteers
- 329 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Professional Disposables International, Inc.
Stage IIIA Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Proton Beam Radiation Therapy and Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Stage III Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer That Can Be Removed By Surgery
RATIONALE: Specialized radiation therapy, such as proton beam radiation therapy, that delivers a high dose of radiation directly to the tumor may kill more tumor cells and cause less damage to normal tissue in patients with…
- Trial name
- NCT01076231
- Testing
- proton beam radiation therapy, cisplatin, etoposide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine
Heart Failure，Congestive, Heart Failure New York Heart Association Class IV
Nicotinamide Riboside in LVAD Recipients
While preliminary data show that oral nicotinamide riboside (NR) supplementation increases myocardial levels of oxidized nicotine-adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) levels in mice, there has been no direct evidence that suggests oral NR…
- Conditions
- Heart Failure，Congestive, Heart Failure New York Heart Association Class IV, Mitochondrial Alteration
- Trial name
- PilotNR-LVAD (NCT03727646)
- Testing
- Nicotinamide riboside
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Peripheral Nerve Block, Anxiety
Music vs Midazolam During Preop Nerve Block Placement - Part 2 Study On Anxiolytic Options Before Peripheral Nerve Blocks
This study is evaluating music vs midazolam as a means of anxiolysis for preoperative single-shot nerve block placement.
- Conditions
- Peripheral Nerve Block, Anxiety, Preoperative Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT05610969
- Testing
- Music, Midazolam
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Lung Function, Bariatric Surgery
Pre-op Use of Incentive Spirometry in Obese Patients
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the use of preoperative incentive spirometry (IS) as an aid to improve postoperative lung function.
- Trial name
- IS (NCT01004146)
- Testing
- Incentive Spirometry
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Cataract
Pharmacokinetic Evaluation of Moxifloxacin in Vigadexa® in Aqueous Humor Samples Following Preoperative Antibiotic/Steroid Dosing in Cataract Surgery Patients
The purpose of this study was to determine the moxifloxacin aqueous penetration when dosing with a combination drug Vigadexa preoperatively in cataract patients.
- Trial name
- NCT01859702
- Testing
- Moxifloxacin 0.5%/Dexamethasone 0.1% ophthalmic solution
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Alcon Research
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)
Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Head and Neck Cancer
Preoperative Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor for Patients With Primary Untreated or Recurrent/Metastatic SCCHN
Nivolumab, also known as (Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS)) BMS-936558, before surgery to people with newly diagnosed or recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of head and neck (SCCHN).
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Head and Neck Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer Metastatic
- Trial name
- NCT03878979
- Testing
- Nivolumab 480mg and surgical resection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Venous Thromboembolism
Prospective Study on Preoperative Versus Postoperative Venous Thromboprophylaxis in Patients Undergoing Major Colorectal Surgery
Patients undergoing major colorectal surgery are at increased risk for VTE (deep venous thrombosis) compared with patients undergoing other general surgical procedures (Bergqvist et al. Dis. Col. Rectum.
- Trial name
- NCT01976988
- Testing
- Heparin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 410 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Postoperative Pain, Postoperative Nausea
Postoperative Pain Control Following Hysteroscopy
Intraoperative lidocaine infusion is a frequently preferred method in surgical procedures due to its reducing the need for opioids, providing better postoperative pain control, reducing postoperative nausea and vomiting and…
- Conditions
- Postoperative Pain, Postoperative Nausea, Analgesia
- Trial name
- NCT06423456
- Testing
- Lidocaine IV, Saline
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University
Rectal Cancer
5-FU, Aflibercept, and Radiation (RT) for Preoperative and Postoperative Patients With Stage II/III Rectal Cancer
The purpose of this Phase II study will be to investigate the antiangiogenic agent, aflibercept, in combination with chemoradiation as preoperative treatment for patients with stage II/III rectal cancer, followed by 4 months of…
- Trial name
- NCT01749956
- Testing
- Radiation, Aflibercept, Surgery
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- SCRI Development Innovations, LLC
Sarcoma
Surgery With or Without Radiation Therapy in Untreated Nonmetastatic Retroperitoneal Sarcoma
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells. Giving radiation therapy before surgery may make the tumor smaller and reduce the amount of normal tissue that needs to be removed.
- Trial name
- STRASS (NCT01344018)
- Testing
- therapeutic conventional surgery, 3-dimensional conformal radiation therapy
- Where
- 37 sites in United States, Belgium and 11 more
- Volunteers
- 266 people
- Sponsor
- European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC
Esophageal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Cancer
Oxaliplatin-Based Chemotherapy and Chemoradiotherapy or Chemoradiotherapy in Esophageal or Gastroesophageal Carcinoma
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if a combination of the investigational drug oxaliplatin with 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) (given at the same time as radiation therapy) is as effective as a combination of these two…
- Trial name
- NCT00525915
- Testing
- 5-Fluorouracil, Oxaliplatin, Radiation Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 126 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Osteoarthritis
Does Fluid Replacement From Preoperative NPO Status Improve Postoperative Recovery
The investigators are testing the hypothesis that administering 2L of body temperature warmed lactated ringer's intravenously prior to surgery can optimize the postoperative and recovery of patients undergoing total hip and total…
- Trial name
- Hydration (NCT02638623)
- Testing
- Lactated Ringer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- West Virginia University
Ostomy
Impact of Preoperative 3D Printed Stoma Placement on the Quality of Life of Ostomy Patients
The making of an ostomy in patients is experienced as traumatic. The stoma changes body image, self-esteem and is responsible for increased anxiety. These changes affect the quality of life of patients.
- Trial name
- Stomie 3D (NCT04326335)
- Testing
- Felt-tip marking, Felt-tip marking + 3D printed ostomy button
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Departemental Vendee
Non-melanoma Skin Cancer
Preoperative Acetaminophen and Carbohydrate Loading
The study's goal is to assess impact of preoperative acetaminophen and oral carbohydrate drinks on pain and functional status experienced by patients undergoing Mohs micrographic surgery for non-melanoma skin cancers.
- Trial name
- NCT03131713
- Testing
- Acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 101 people
- Sponsor
- Tufts Medical Center
Intravitreal Bevacizumab Injection, Pars Plana Vitrectomy
Preoperative Injection of Bevacizumab Prior to Vitreoretinal Surgery in Diabetic Tractional Retinal Detachment
Vitreoretinal surgery for epiretinal proliferation tractional retinal detachment associated with proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) is often complicated by hemorrhage from fibrovascular tissue.
- Conditions
- Intravitreal Bevacizumab Injection, Pars Plana Vitrectomy, Tractional Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy
- Trial name
- NCT00548197
- Testing
- Bevacizumab
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Iran University of Medical Sciences
Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma, Adenocarcinoma of the Distal Esophagus
Panitumumab, Paclitaxel, Carboplatin and 5FU in the Treatment of Potentially Resectable Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma
This is an open-label, Phase II, single-stage study evaluating the use of panitumumab, paclitaxel, carboplatin and 5FU as an induction regimen in subjects with gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma.
- Conditions
- Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma, Adenocarcinoma of the Distal Esophagus, Adenocarcinomas of the Gastroesophageal Junction, Adenocarcinoma of the Proximal Stomach
- Trial name
- NCT01182610
- Testing
- Panitumumab, Paclitaxel, Carboplatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Accelerated Community Oncology Research Network
Pancreatic Cancer
Efficacy of Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation for Potentially Resectable Pancreas Cancer
This study is to determine the efficacy of bevacizumab and gemcitabine in combination with radiation therapy in the preoperative treatment of potentially-resectable subjects with pancreatic cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00557492
- Testing
- Avastin (bevacizumab), Gemzar (Gemcitabine), external beam radiotherapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Amer Zureikat