Clinical trials: Surgery--Complications
Spinal Ischemia, Stroke
The Darbepoetin Alfa for Ischemic Surgical Complications (DISC) Dose Finding Trial
Numerous neuroprotectants have been effective when given prior to ischemic stroke in animals, yet they have all have failed when given after ischemic stroke in humans. A novel approach to ischemic neuroprotection is needed.
- Conditions
- Spinal Ischemia, Stroke, Neuroprotection
- Trial name
- DISC (NCT00647998)
- Testing
- Darbepoetin alfa, Standard care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Ovarian Neoplasms
A Study Comparing Niraparib Versus Platinum-Taxane Doublet Chemotherapy as Neoadjuvant Treatment in Participants With Homologous Recombination-Deficient Stage III/IV Ovarian Cancer (COHORT-C)
The goal of the study is to learn whether Niraparib or Platinum-Taxane Doublet chemotherapy is better in treating participants with Homologous Recombination Deficient (HRd) Stage III/IV Ovarian Cancer (OC).
- Trial name
- NCT06964165
- Testing
- Niraparib, Carboplatin, Paclitaxel
- Where
- 21 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Tesaro, Inc.
Postoperative Pain
Efficacy of Oral vs. Intravenous Acetaminophen
The comparative efficacy of intravenous (IV) to oral (PO-'per os') acetaminophen in the management of postoperative pain is understudied and largely unknown.
- Trial name
- NCT02643394
- Testing
- Oral Acetaminophen, Intravenous acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Atrial Fibrillation, Post-pericardiotomy Syndrome
Colchicine to Prevent Post-Pericardiotomy Syndrome and Atrial Fibrillation
The study will determine the benefit of Colchicine versus placebo for cardiac surgery patients on the post-operative development of atrial fibrillation and post-pericardiotomy syndrome. Primary Objective.
- Conditions
- Atrial Fibrillation, Post-pericardiotomy Syndrome, Constriction
- Trial name
- NCT02177266
- Testing
- Colchicine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
SubQStim: A Post-market Study of Subcutaneous Nerve Stimulation in Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS) Patients
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of peripheral nerve stimulation utilizing a subcutaneous lead implant technique (SQS) plus optimized medical management (OMM) versus OMM alone in patients suffering from…
- Trial name
- NCT01711619
- Testing
- subcutaneous nerve stimulation, Optimized Medical Management
- Where
- 26 sites in Australia, Austria and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 162 people
- Sponsor
- MedtronicNeuro
Acute Kidney Injury Following Cardiac Surgery
A Multi-center Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of TIN816 in Patients at Risk for Acute Kidney Injury Following Cardiac Surgery.
This was a randomized, multi-centric, placebo-controlled, participant and investigator-blinded study to evaluate the safety, tolerability and efficacy of TIN816 in adult patients at risk for acute kidney injury following cardiac…
- Trial name
- NCT05524051
- Testing
- TIN816
- Where
- 37 sites in United States, Argentina and 13 more
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Pain, Postoperative, Narcotic Use
Bupivacaine for Post-operative Pain in Mohs
Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) is regarded as the gold standard for the treatment of high-risk nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC). Pain after MMS peaks on the day of surgery and slowly decreases thereafter.
- Trial name
- NCT04362566
- Testing
- Bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 174 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
Effectiveness of Triple Therapy With Palonosetron for PON Prophylaxis
Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a displeasing experience that distresses surgical patients during the first 24 hours after a surgical procedure.
- Trial name
- NCT02635828
- Testing
- Palonosetron 0.075 mg IV, Dexamethasone 10 mg IV, Promethazine 25 mg IV
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Kidney Cancer
Monoclonal Antibody Therapy (Rencarex®) in Treating Patients Who Have Undergone Surgery for Non-metastatic Kidney Cancer
RATIONALE: Monoclonal antibodies can locate tumor cells and either kill them or deliver tumor-killing substances to them without harming normal cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00087022
- Testing
- girentuximab
- Where
- 56 sites in United States, Argentina and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 864 people
- Sponsor
- Heidelberg Pharma AG
Bladder Outlet Obstruction
An Open Label Study to Measure Efficacy of Fesoterodine (Toviaz) Post Surgery for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
The subjects who have symptoms of overactive bladder (many trips to the bathroom, and urgency with or without the inability to hold your urine until you get to the toilet) are invited to participate in this research study.
- Trial name
- Toviaz (NCT00605319)
- Testing
- Toviaz (Fesoterodine)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction
Optimization of Desflurane in Elderly Patients
Various issues had been pointed out when undergoing the anesthesia for elderly patients with sevoflurane, such as delayed emergence, post-operative trouble with swallowing.
- Trial name
- NCT01700907
- Testing
- Desflurane, Sevoflurane
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Sapporo Medical University
Blood Loss, Surgical
Efficacy Study of Recombinant Protein (Ecallantide) to Reduce Blood Loss During Primary Coronary Bypass Grafting or Valve Repair/Replacement
The primary objective of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety of 2 dose levels of ecallantide versus placebo in reducing blood loss following cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), as measured by chest tube drainage during the…
- Trial name
- NCT00448864
- Testing
- Ecallantide
- Where
- 15 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Cubist Pharmaceuticals LLC, a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA)
Laparoscopic Technique no Switch to Open, Duration of Surgery
Clinical Trial Comparing Conventional and Robot-assisted(Da Vinci®)Laparoscopic Interventions for Hysterectomy
The aim of this study is to compare conventional with robot-assisted (Da Vinci®) laparoscopic hysterectomy regarding operating time peri-operative outcome and costs.
- Conditions
- Laparoscopic Technique no Switch to Open, Duration of Surgery, Intraoperative Complications, Postoperative Complications
- Trial name
- NCT00683293
- Testing
- Conventional Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, Robot-assisted (Da Vinci®) laparoscopic hysterectomy
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kantonsspital Aarau
Thoracic Surgery
Study of Atorvastatin Versus Placebo to Reduce Cardiopulmonary Complications After Thoracic Surgery
This study will compare atorvastatin (Lipitor) with a placebo (inactive pill) to see if this drug reduces heart rhythm abnormalities (arrhythmias) or lung inflammation after thoracic surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT00375518
- Testing
- Atorvastatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 162 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Blood Loss, Surgical
Prospective, Multicenter, Multidisciplinary, Controlled Clinical Investigation Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of PerClot® Polysaccharide Hemostatic System
This is a prospective, multicenter, multidisciplinary, controlled clinical investigation evaluating the safety and efficacy of PerClot in achieving intraoperative hemostasis compared to a similar marketed hemostatic device.
- Trial name
- CLOT (NCT02359994)
- Testing
- PerClot Polysaccharide Hemostatic System, Arista AH
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 324 people
- Sponsor
- Artivion Inc.
Kidney Failure, Acute, Renal Replacement Therapy
Use of Bicarbonate to Reduce the Incidence of Acute Renal Failure After Cardiac Surgery
The purpose of this study is to determine if the incidence of acute renal failure (ARF) in high risk patients who undergo coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is reduced by treating patients in the perioperative period with…
- Trial name
- NCT00484354
- Testing
- Sodium bicarbonate, Normal saline, Bicarbonate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 123 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Cesarean Section, Endometritis
Vaginal Cleansing at Cesarean Delivery to Reduce Infection: A Randomized, Controlled Trial
The objective of the project is to find out whether cleansing the vagina before a cesarean delivery decreases the risk of complications and infections after having the baby.
- Conditions
- Cesarean Section, Endometritis, Surgical Wound Infection
- Trial name
- NCT00386477
- Testing
- Vaginal cleansing before cesarean delivery
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Urinary Retention, Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Tamsulosin vs Placebo to Prevent Postoperative Urinary Retention in Female Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
This is a placebo controlled randomized controlled trial of perioperative use of tamsulosin to prevent postoperative urinary retention in female pelvic reconstructive surgery.
- Conditions
- Urinary Retention, Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Trial name
- NCT03524339
- Testing
- Tamsulosin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 132 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Hydromorphone Use, Acute Postoperative Pain
Methadone and Hydromorphone For Spinal Surgery
Patients undergoing major spinal surgery continue to experience moderate-to-severe pain during the first 2-3 days following the operative procedure.
- Conditions
- Hydromorphone Use, Acute Postoperative Pain, Patient Satisfaction, Chronic Persistent Surgical Pain
- Trial name
- NCT02107339
- Testing
- Methadone, Hydromorphone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Endeavor Health
Acute Kidney Injury, Cardiac Disease
The Prevention of Erythropoietin on Cardiac Surgery-associated Acute Kidney Injury
To testify the prevention of Erythropoietin on cardiac surgery associated-acute kidney injury, and trying to provide evidence for protecting the renal function and improving the prognosis for patients after cardiac surgery.
- Conditions
- Acute Kidney Injury, Cardiac Disease, Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT03007537
- Testing
- Erythropoietin, 0.9% sodium chloride, cardiac surgery
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 101 people
- Sponsor
- Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University