Clinical trials: Surgeon
Postoperative Pain Control, Breast Reduction
Surgeon-Guided Serratus Block in Breast Reduction Surgery
Surgeon guided serratus block, which can be performed by the surgeon in participants undergoing breast reduction surgery, may reduce the sensation of pain from the surgical field in the postoperative period.
- Trial name
- NCT06905574
- Testing
- surgeon guided serratus block
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- alperen can kokten
Osteoarthrosis Knee Arthroplasty Analgesia Pain Management
Comparison Ultrasound-Guided Adductor Canal Block and Surgeon-Performed Block for Pain Management After Total Knee Arthroplasty
Objective: Adductor canal block (ACB) is widely performed for postoperative analgesia for total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The aim of this study is to compare surgeon-assisted and anesthesiologist-assisted (ultrasound-guided)…
- Trial name
- ACB (NCT06533085)
- Testing
- Adductor canal block by surgeon
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi
Hip Arthroplasty Replacement, Gait Biomechanics
Powered Impaction and Broaching in Elderly Total Hip Arthroplasty
Placing the parts of a hip replacement requires substantial force. This can lead to additional stress on the surgeon as well as the bone. A device was developed to help reduce this stress.
- Conditions
- Hip Arthroplasty Replacement, Gait Biomechanics, Surgeon Physiologic Stress
- Trial name
- NCT07747831
- Testing
- Total Hip Replacement with Automatic impaction and broaching device, Total Hip Replacement
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
Stress, Burnout
Burnout and Resilience in Hospital-based Nursing and Medical Personnel and Trainees
Aims to look at associations between work stress, burnout and resilience in hospital-based nurses and medical professionals in several EU countries.
- Trial name
- RESIST (NCT06818539)
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 650 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Limerick
Cesarean Section Complications, Pain, Postoperative
Analgesic Efficacy of Surgeon-administered Transversus Abdominis Plane Blocks for Caesarean Section.
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate whether or not adding a Transversus Abdominis Plane Block (TAP block) improves pain control for patients having a cesarean section.
- Trial name
- NCT06324942
- Testing
- Surgeon-administered Transversus Abdominis Plane Block 0.25% bupivicaine 0.25 mL/kg
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Healthy Volunteer
OrthoEvidence Trial Assessing Japanese Knowledge Updates
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to clarify whether providing translated evidence summary (Advanced Clinical Evidence (ACE) reports from OrthoEvidence) will increase the access to the summary compared to…
- Trial name
- OTAKU (NCT05250622)
- Testing
- Japanese-translated evidence summaries (Advanced Clinical Evidence report from OrthoEvidence), English evidence summaries (Advanced Clinical Evidence report from OrthoEvidence)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Ergonomics
These Studies Assess Surgeons' Physical and Ergonomic Workloads. Study 1 Compares Laparoscopic vs. Hugo RAS Robotic Approaches for Rectal Resection. Study 2 Compares Hugo RAS vs. Da Vinci Xi for Prostatectomy. Both Track Physiological Stress, Surgical Strain Phases, and Exerted Force.
The ERGOROB (ERGOnomics in surgical ROBotics) study is an observational research project focused on the physical well-being of surgeons.Why is this study important?Surgeons perform complex, lengthy procedures that can lead to…
- Trial name
- ERGOROB (NCT07479121)
- Testing
- surgical approach
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
Stress
Physical and Mental Load in the Surgeon Performing Laparoscopic Tasks
The surgeons load during laparoscopic surgery is still unclear. Laparoscopic surgery is more demanding because of the challenge of operating through small scars in the abdominal wall without any tactile feedback depending only on…
- Trial name
- NCT00311285
- Testing
- Electrogram (EMG), heart rate variability (HRV), salivary cortisol, goniometry, inclinometry
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Gentofte, Copenhagen
Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve Surgery, ASA-I and II Risk Class Patients
Mild Intraoperative Hyperventilation to Decrease Post-op. Shoulder Pain After LSG
Shoulder pain is common after laparoscopic surgeries. multiple maneuvers are in use to decrease its incidence with variable results.
- Conditions
- Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve Surgery, ASA-I and II Risk Class Patients, Same Surgeon
- Trial name
- NCT04514887
- Testing
- mild intraoperative hyperventilation
- Where
- Jordan
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jordan University of Science and Technology
Trust
Do Patients Perceive Surgeons Who Provide Personal Information as More Trustworthy and Empathetic?
Prior studies have shown that patient trust in their physician is associated with better health outcomes and lower levels of emotional distress.
- Trial name
- NCT04213625
- Testing
- Surgeon Personal Background
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas at Austin
Pain, Joint, Pain, Procedural
Saphenous Nerve Block for Partial Meniscectomy
Partial meniscectomy and meniscus repair are two of the most common orthopedic surgery procedures. As these procedures are being increasingly performed in ambulatory surgical centers, there has been a shift towards providing…
- Conditions
- Pain, Joint, Pain, Procedural, Meniscectomy
- Trial name
- NCT04717609
- Testing
- Saphenous Nerve Block, Ropivacaine injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rothman Institute Orthopaedics
Musculoskeletal Strain, Ergonomics
Ergonomic Challenges for Surgeons; The Problem and Solutions
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are highly prevalent among surgeons. Despite growing awareness, there remains a lack of detailed data on the specific postures that contribute to ergonomic risk, particularly within…
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Strain, Ergonomics, Posture
- Trial name
- NCT06938958
- Testing
- Video and Motion Analysis
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust
Urology
Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Based Intraoperative Visualization is Increasingly Integrated Into Robotic Surgery Platforms; However, Its Impact on Surgeons' Cognitive Workload Remains Unclear. This Study Evaluated Perceived Workload Among Console Surgeons and Bedside Assistants According to Different
Robotic surgery is now widely adopted in urology, and the da Vinci Single-Port (SP) platform enables complex procedures through a single multichannel incision, with favorable perioperative and outpatient outcomes in selected…
- Trial name
- NCT07566078
- Testing
- Yolo
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago
Cognitive Deficit in Attention, Musculoskeletal Strain
Effect of Surgeon Warm-up and Mental Visualisation During Robot-assisted Laparoscopic Surgery
Study Design - A Counterbalanced Study Aims - To determine the effect of a) warm-up exercises and b) mental visualisation on the musculoskeletal demands and cognitive demands respectively during robot-assisted laparoscopic…
- Conditions
- Cognitive Deficit in Attention, Musculoskeletal Strain, Fatigue, Surgery
- Trial name
- MURALS2 (NCT05884385)
- Testing
- Simulated exercises, Mental Visualisation
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lancaster University
Biliary Disease, Gallstone; Cholecystitis, Acute
Multicentric Point of Care UltraSound by Surgeons Trial
Acute gallbladder pathology and acute diverticulitis are common conditions met in emergency departments and comprise the bulk of admissions throughout general surgical calls.
- Conditions
- Biliary Disease, Gallstone; Cholecystitis, Acute, Diverticulitis, Colonic, Abscess Pelvic
- Trial name
- POCUSS (NCT02682368)
- Testing
- Point of Care Ultrasound by Surgeons (POCUSS), Radiology report, Surgery-Intra-operative findings
- Where
- 5 sites in Ireland, Italy and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 183 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown
Glove Perforations, Needlestick Injuries
A Trial of Blunt Needles for the Reduction of Needlestick Injuries During Cesarean Section
The objective of this study was to determine if blunt needle use during cesarean section closure protects against glove perforation and percutaneous injury to the surgeon and surgical assistant.
- Trial name
- NCT00844636
- Testing
- Sharp needle, Blunt needles
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 194 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Gynecologic Surgical Procedures, Gastric Injury
Surgeon Perception of Gastric Decompression at Time of Gynecologic Laparoscopy
The goal of this clinical trial is to test whether it is necessary to decompress the stomach during gynecologic laparoscopy. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is there appropriate visualization during surgery without…
- Conditions
- Gynecologic Surgical Procedures, Gastric Injury, Aspiration, Nausea, Postoperative
- Trial name
- NCT06137976
- Testing
- Gastric decompression (oropharyngeal or nasopharyngeal gastric tube)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Fatigue
Coca-Cola vs. Oxygen for Fatigue Management in Tibet Surgeons
The study will be conducted among surgeons in Tibet, comparing the effects of Coca-Cola and supplemental oxygen on fatigue alleviation.
- Trial name
- COMETS (NCT06557746)
- Testing
- Coca-Cola, Supplemental oxygen
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Robotic Surgical Procedures
Behav'Robot: Understanding the Surgeon Behavior During Robot-assisted Surgery
Robot-assisted surgery is spreading since the last decade, but little is known about the impact of the use of the robot on surgeon practices and behavior in the operation theatre.
- Trial name
- NCT04869995
- Testing
- Interview
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier de Troyes
Surgeons, Surgical Procedure, Unspecified
Improving Surgical Communication for Patients in Wisconsin
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a new training program to support communication between surgeons and their patients. The goal of the training program is to help patients get the information they need to make treatment…
- Trial name
- NCT06647303
- Testing
- Training on communication framework, Focus Group, Surveys
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 580 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison