Clinical trials: Surgery--Complications
Neuropathy; Radicular, Lumbar, Lumbosacral, Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
Efficacy of Pregabalin in Patients With Radicular Pain
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether pregabalin is effective in reducing the pain in patients who present with radicular pain due to a herniated disc, spinal stenosis or failed back surgery syndrome.
- Conditions
- Neuropathy; Radicular, Lumbar, Lumbosacral, Failed Back Surgery Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disc
- Trial name
- NCT00908375
- Testing
- Pregabalin, Sugar Pill
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Kidney Cancer
Contrast Enhanced Intraoperative Ultrasound for Detection and Characterization of Renal Mass Undergoing Open Partial Nephrectomy
The goal of this clinical research is to learn how effective an ultrasound contrast agent, called DEFINITY, is when used during ultrasound-guided surgery to remove part of one or both kidneys.
- Trial name
- NCT01894607
- Testing
- Contrast Enhanced Intraoperative Ultrasound, DEFINITY, Phone Call
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Neuralgia
P4 (Pregabalin for Peripheral Posttraumatic Pain)
To evaluate the efficacy of pregabalin compared to placebo in the treatment of posttraumatic peripheral neuropathic pain
- Trial name
- P4 (NCT00292188)
- Testing
- pregabalin
- Where
- 44 sites in Belgium, Canada and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 255 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer's Upjohn has merged with Mylan to form Viatris Inc.
Bladder Dysfunction, Urinary Retention
Patient-operated Valved Catheter Versus Indwelling Transurethral Catheter
Following surgery for female urinary incontinence and/or pelvic organ prolapse, women are sometimes temporarily unable to empty their bladders and are sent home with a transurethral indwelling catheter attached to a bag which…
- Trial name
- NCT01460303
- Testing
- Bladder catheter: OPTION-vf patient controlled catheter vs. indwelling transurethral catheter with leg bag, Transurethral catheter with leg bag
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Postoperative Complications, Hip Fracture
A Trial To Assess Risk of Delirium in Older Adults Undergoing Hip Fracture Surgery With Spinal or General Anesthesia
This pilot project will address the gaps in knowledge regarding the effect of anesthetic technique on the risk of delirium through an adequately-powered trial employing standardized regimens for treatment and outcome assessment…
- Conditions
- Postoperative Complications, Hip Fracture, Delirium
- Trial name
- NCT02190903
- Testing
- General endotracheal anesthesia, Regional (spinal) Anesthesia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Intraoperative Bleeding
Effects of Adrenaline Infiltration on Surgical Field of View in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
In endoscopic sinus surgery a clear surgical field of view is a very important aspect for good surgical outcome. This study is to evaluate the preoperative preparation to acquire best surgical field of view by comparing between…
- Trial name
- NCT05867342
- Testing
- Epinephrin, 1% lidocaine with epinephrin 1:100,000, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Chronic Pain, Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
Sensory Testing of Multiple Forms of Spinal Cord Stimulation for Pain
Doctors sometimes treat chronic pain with devices that send mild electrical currents into the spinal cord. This type of treatment is referred to as neurostimulation.
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain, Failed Back Surgery Syndrome, Complex Regional Pain Syndromes, Neuropathic Pain
- Trial name
- NCT04732325
- Testing
- Spinal cord stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Bladder Cancer
Steps to Eliminate Postoperative Problems
Radical cystectomy with urinary diversion is associated with substantial perioperative morbidity, including deep venous thrombosis, prolonged ileus, and postoperative functional decline.
- Trial name
- STEPP (NCT02880176)
- Testing
- Financial Incentive to Increase Ambulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Post-operative Infections
Reduction in IV Associated Contamination
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether implementing a novel syringe and IV stopcock cap system impregnated with alcohol will reduce IV catheter bacterial contamination and infections in patients.
- Trial name
- NCT01426217
- Testing
- Passive Bundle PSI (Problem Solving Innovations) Medical HubScrub, PSI Medical DocIt
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 594 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Surgical Site Infection, Surgical Wound Infection
Antibacterial-coated Sutures at Time of Cesarean
Abdominal closure with antibacterial-coated sutures has been shown to reduce wound infections after a number of surgical procedures, but none of the previous trials included cesarean delivery.
- Conditions
- Surgical Site Infection, Surgical Wound Infection, Cesarean Section; Infection, Cesarean Section Complications
- Trial name
- ASTC (NCT03386240)
- Testing
- Vicryl-plus, monocryl-plus, PDS-plus (Triclosan-coated Sutures), Vicryl, monocryl, PDS (not coated with triclosan)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,169 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Pulmonary Disease
High Flow vs Conventional Oxygen in Head and Neck Surgery
Patients undergoing major head and neck surgery are at risk for postoperative pulmonary complications. The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of high flow heated humidified oxygen at…
- Trial name
- NCT05362526
- Testing
- High flow humidification, Conventional cool mist aerosol humidification
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Complications of Surgical and Medical Care: General Terms, Adverse Reaction to Drug
The Thai Surgical Intensive Care Study (Thai-SICU Study)
The study observed the 28 days mortality of 9 participated University base surgical intensive care unit (SICU) as well as the occurrence of adverse events in SICU.
- Conditions
- Complications of Surgical and Medical Care: General Terms, Adverse Reaction to Drug, Sequelae of External Causes of Morbidity and Mortality, Critical Illness
- Trial name
- THAI-SICU (NCT01354197)
- Where
- 9 sites in Thailand
- Volunteers
- 4,652 people
- Sponsor
- Royal College of Anesthesiologists of Thailand
Post-Operative Pain
A Multicenter, Randomized, Open-Label, Parallel-Group Trial to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of the Sufentanil NanoTab PCA System/15 mcg (Zalviso™)to Intravenous Patient-Controlled Analgesia With Morphine for the Treatment of Acute Post-Operative Pain
The study is intended to show that the Sufentanil NanoTab PCA System is as effective as morphine intravenous patient-controlled analgesia (IV PCA) for treating pain after surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01539538
- Testing
- Sufentanil NanoTab PCA System/15 mcg, morphine IV PCA
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 357 people
- Sponsor
- Talphera, Inc
Bacterial Infections
Comparative Study of Ceftaroline vs. Vancomycin Plus Aztreonam in Adult Subjects With Complicated Skin Infections
The purpose of this study is to determine whether ceftaroline is effective and safe in the treatment of complicated skin infections in adults.
- Trial name
- cSSSI (NCT00424190)
- Testing
- IV Vancomycin plus IV Aztreonam, Ceftaroline
- Where
- 52 sites in United States, Argentina and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 698 people
- Sponsor
- Forest Laboratories
Pain, Postoperative
Efficacy of Transversus Abdominis Plane Block Versus Local Injection of Pain Medication
The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a better method of administering pain medication prior to minimally invasive gynecological surgery so that postoperative pain and/or narcotic usage may be minimized.
- Trial name
- NCT02314104
- Testing
- ropivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 220 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Liberman, Eric, D.O.
Hernia, Ventral Hernia
Prospective Clinical Evaluation of High-Purity Type I Collagen in Select High-Risk Hernia Repair Scenarios
This prospective, single-arm clinical study evaluates the safety, feasibility, and early clinical outcomes of High-Purity Type I Collagen (HPTC; Surgicoll-Mesh®) when used as a biologic reinforcement in selected hernia repair…
- Conditions
- Hernia, Ventral Hernia, Incisional Hernia, İnguinal Hernia
- Trial name
- NCT07360691
- Testing
- High-Purity Type I Collagen Mesh
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, B G Nagara
Kidney Stones
Trial Comparing Three Different Devices for Kidney Stone Removal During Percutaneous Surgery
The investigators plan to compare three different devices that are used to break up large kidney stones during surgery for removal to see if one is faster or more efficient than the others.
- Trial name
- NCT00952315
- Testing
- Cyberwand, Stonebreaker, Lithoclast Select
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 270 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana Kidney Stone Institute
Acute Kidney Injury, Post-Operative Delirium
Short-term Atorvastatin's Effect on Acute Kidney Injury Following Cardiac Surgery
Aim1a: Statin naive patient's scheduled for cardiac surgery will be randomized to 80mg atorvastatin or placebo on the day prior to surgery and then 40mg daily thereafter until hospital discharge to test the hypothesis that…
- Conditions
- Acute Kidney Injury, Post-Operative Delirium, Icu Delirium, Acute Renal Failure
- Trial name
- NCT00791648
- Testing
- atorvastatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 653 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Recurrent Renal Cell Carcinoma, Stage I Renal Cell Cancer
Vaccine Therapy Before Surgery in Treating Patients With Localized Kidney Cancer
This pilot clinical trial studies vaccine therapy before surgery in treating patients with kidney cancer that has not spread to nearby lymph nodes or to other parts of the body.
- Conditions
- Recurrent Renal Cell Carcinoma, Stage I Renal Cell Cancer, Stage II Renal Cell Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT02170389
- Testing
- Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Nephrectomy, Renal Cell Carcinoma/CD40L RNA-Transfected Autologous Dendritic Cell Vaccine AGS-003
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Blood Transfusion Complications
Point-of-Care RBC Washing to Prevent Transfusion-Related Pulmonary Complications
This study is designed to determine if point-of-care washing of allogeneic Leukocyte-Reduced Red Blood Cells reduces pulmonary complications when compared to standard-of-care Leukocyte-Reduced Red Blood Cells in a cardiac…
- Trial name
- NCT02094118
- Testing
- Point-of-care washed red blood cell transfusion., Standard of care red blood cell transfusion.
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 171 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic