Clinical trials: Surgery, Cardiovascular
Atrial Septal Defect, Ventricular Septal Defect
Regional Anesthesia Following Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
The purpose of this study is to evaluate pain control following pediatric cardiac surgery with the use of local anesthesia via an ultrasound guided regional anesthetic technique compared with surgeon delivered wound infiltration.
- Conditions
- Atrial Septal Defect, Ventricular Septal Defect, Pain, Procedural
- Trial name
- NCT05688670
- Testing
- Regional Anesthesia, Wound infiltration, Ropivacaine 0.2% Injectable Solution
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Vitreoretinopathy, Coats' Disease
DEXTENZA in Pediatric Patients Following Retinal Surgery or Laser Treatment Under Anesthesia
The Tender Study is a prospective, open-label, single-center, randomized, investigator-initiated clinical study seeks to investigate the safety and efficacy of the DEXTENZA insert in pediatric patients following retinal surgery…
- Conditions
- Vitreoretinopathy, Coats' Disease, Exudative Retinopathy, Lattice Degeneration
- Trial name
- NCT05620901
- Testing
- Dextenza 0.4Mg Ophthalmic Insert, Pred Forte
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lejla Vajzovic, MD, FASRS
Vascular Disease
Transferability and Cost-effectiveness of PROSPECT in Surgical Trainees
To design, validate and prove cost-effectiveness of a comprehensive endovascular simulation curriculum consisting of cognitive and psychomotor skills training for endovascular management of symptomatic vascular disease in the…
- Trial name
- PROSPECT (NCT01965860)
- Testing
- additional curriculum (E-learning + simulation), additional E-learning
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Analgesia, Obstetrical, Coagulation Defect; Postpartum
IV Ketorolac on Platelet Function Post-Cesarean Delivery
Cesarean delivery has become the most common surgical procedure in the US. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have been shown to improve the quality of post-cesarean analgesia and markedly reduce opioid consumption.
- Conditions
- Analgesia, Obstetrical, Coagulation Defect; Postpartum, Nonsteroidals (NSAIDs)Toxicity, Postpartum Hemorrhage
- Trial name
- KetoPltAgg (NCT03805607)
- Testing
- Ketorolac Tromethamine 30 MG/ML
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Mitral Valve Insufficiency, Atrial Fibrillation
Left Atrial Distensibility to Predict Left Ventricular Filling Pressure and Prognosis in Patients With Severe Mitral Regurgitation
A large left atrial (LA) volume, which represents chronic diastolic dysfunction, is associated with a poor outcome, regardless of systolic function.
- Conditions
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure
- Trial name
- NCT01172184
- Testing
- Cardiac catheterization
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 111 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital.
Atrial Fibrillation, Pericardial Effusion
Active Clearance of Chest Tubes After Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study
The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of the PleuraFlow® Active Tube Clearance (ATC) technology in reducing the rate of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) among post cardiac surgery patients and to…
- Conditions
- Atrial Fibrillation, Pericardial Effusion, Pleural Effusion, Hemothorax
- Trial name
- NCT02808897
- Testing
- Standard drainage, Active Tube Clearance drainage
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 520 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Montreal Heart Institute
Bleeding, Blood Loss, Surgical
PCC vs. FFP for Post Cardiopulmonary Bypass Coagulopathy and Bleeding
This will be the first prospective randomized controlled clinical trial directly comparing Prothrombin Complex Concentrate (PCC) Compared to Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) for post cardiopulmonary bypass microvascular bleeding and…
- Conditions
- Bleeding, Blood Loss, Surgical, Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures, Prothrombin Complex Concentrates
- Trial name
- NCT02557672
- Testing
- Prothrombin complex concentrate (Human), Fresh frozen plasma (FFP)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 106 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Venous Thrombosis
Study of Arixtra (Fondaparinux Sodium) to Prevent Blood Clots in Women Undergoing Abdominopelvic Surgery for Likely Gynecologic Malignancy
This is a randomized trial to compare intermittent compression devices with or without post-operative Arixtra (fondaparinux sodium) in women undergoing major abdominal surgery for known or presumed gynecologic malignancies.
- Trial name
- NCT00539942
- Testing
- Arixtra (fondaparinux sodium), Intermittent compression devices (ICD)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Atrial Fibrillation, Thoracic Surgery
Colchicine For Prevention of Perioperative Atrial Fibrillation in Patients Undergoing Thoracic Surgery Pilot Study
The purpose of this pilot study is to determine the feasibility of comparing colchicine to placebo for the prevention of new onset atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing general thoracic surgery and establish the foundation…
- Trial name
- COP-AF Pilot (NCT01985425)
- Testing
- Colchicine 0.6 mg
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Population Health Research Institute
Coronary Artery Diseases, Valvular Heart Diseases
Clinical and Hospital Stay Effects of Reiki and Manual Therapy After Open Heart Surgery
Reiki is an energy-based healing therapy using light touch. Manual therapy is a technique using light effleurage. These complimentary healing services are utilized to promote relaxation, sleep, improve emotions, and decrease…
- Trial name
- NCT05853250
- Testing
- Reiki/manual therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 272 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Analgesia, Obstetrical, Postpartum Hemorrhage
Prospective Effect of Intravenous Ketorolac on Opioid Use, EBL and Complications Following Cesarean Delivery
In this randomized, double-blind control trial to evaluate the effect of ketorolac given at the time of cord clamp has on estimated blood loss and postcesarean pain control.
- Conditions
- Analgesia, Obstetrical, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Opioid Use, Nonsteroidals (NSAIDs)Toxicity
- Trial name
- NCT02509312
- Testing
- Ketorolac
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Myocardial Infarction, Coronary Revascularization
Transfusion Trigger After Operations in High Cardiac Risk Patients
The goal of the proposed study is to determine whether a liberal transfusion strategy (transfusion trigger at Hb < 10 gm/dl) in Veterans at high cardiac risk who undergo major open vascular and general surgery operations is…
- Conditions
- Myocardial Infarction, Coronary Revascularization, Acute Renal Failure
- Trial name
- TOP (NCT03229941)
- Testing
- Blood Transfusion
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,424 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Arterial Thromboembolic Events, Atrial Fibrillation
Effectiveness of Bridging Anticoagulation for Surgery (The BRIDGE Study)
Blood thinners, such as warfarin, prevent blood clots from forming, thereby reducing the risk of a stroke or heart attack. When people undergo surgery or certain procedures, they must stop using warfarin to prevent too much…
- Trial name
- NCT00786474
- Testing
- Dalteparin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,884 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Sleep Apnea, Hypertension
Tri Staple Technology Stapler Used in Gastric Bypass
The objectives of this clinical trial are to assess in a pilot setting the overall performance and safety of the Endo GIA™ Stapler with Endo GIA™ SULU with Tri-Staple™ Technology when used in a gastric bypass procedure.
- Conditions
- Sleep Apnea, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Coronary Artery Disease
- Trial name
- NCT01026103
- Testing
- Tri Staple Technology stapler
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medtronic - MITG
Stroke (CVA) or TIA, Diabetes
Risk Factors, Costs, and Impacts of ED Boarding
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the risk factors, costs, and operational impacts of emergency department boarding (patients admitted to the hospital but remaining in the emergency department awaiting…
- Conditions
- Stroke (CVA) or TIA, Diabetes, Asthma (Diagnosis), COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Trial name
- NCT07532564
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30,486 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Heart Disease
Ancillary Effects of Dexmedetomidine Sedation After Cardiac Surgery
Ancillary Effects of Dexmedetomidine Sedation After Cardiac Surgery
- Trial name
- Decade (NCT02004613)
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 798 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Corneal Epithelial Defect, Diabetic Retinopathy
Topical Autologous Serum Application for the Treatment of Corneal Epithelium Defect After Ocular Surgeries
Ophthalmology ,cornea Autologous serum has long been known to be effective to promote corneal epithelial wound healing in a variety of ocular surface disorders.
- Conditions
- Corneal Epithelial Defect, Diabetic Retinopathy, Penetrating Keratoplasty
- Trial name
- NCT01075347
- Testing
- autologous serum, Non-autologous serum
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 165 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Coronary Artery Disease
Topical Application of Tranexamic Acid to Reduce Post-operative Bleeding in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
The goal of this project is to determine whether the use of tranexamic acid, a clot-promoting drug, applied topically over the heart in coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) will reduce post operative blood loss.
- Trial name
- NCT01519245
- Testing
- Tranexamic Acid, normal saline
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Saskatchewan
Atrial Fibrillation
Fish Oil for Reduction of Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery
The primary objective of this study is to determine if omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids reduce atrial fibrillation and other outcomes after cardiac surgery.
- Trial name
- FISH (NCT00446966)
- Testing
- Omega Three Polyunsaturated fatty acids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 260 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chirag Sandesara