Clinical trials: Surgery-Complications
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
Ovarian Cancer
Pilot Study of Rosuvastatin and Enoxaparin Thromboprophylaxis Following Ovarian Cancer Surgery (O-STAT Study)
This research study is studying a combination of two drug interventions called rosuvastatin and enoxaparin as a possible preventative measure against developing venous blood clots (such deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary…
- Trial name
- NCT03532139
- Testing
- Enoxaparin, Enoxaparin + Rosuvastatin, Thromboprophylaxis
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Advanced Cancers
Fish Oil Versus Statins Versus Placebos in Reducing Atrial Fibrillation in Patients Undergoing Thoracic Surgery for Lung Cancer
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if Lipitor (atorvastatin) or fish oil supplements can help to control side effects of the heart that are commonly seen after lung surgery (such as irregular heartbeat).
- Trial name
- NCT01259284
- Testing
- Atorvastatin, Fish Oil Supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Postoperative Pain, Delirium
Study of Melatonin on Sleep, Pain, and Confusion After Joint Replacement Surgery
Pain, confusion, and breaks in normal sleep cycles have been challenges commonly faced by patients after undergoing joint surgeries.
- Conditions
- Postoperative Pain, Delirium, Confusion, Sleep
- Trial name
- NCT01505465
- Testing
- Melatonin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Pain, Postoperative
Pectoralis (II) Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine vs Bupivacaine for Breast Surgery
This is a randomized controlled pilot study evaluating length of pain control with either liposomal bupivacaine or with bupivacaine plus decadron after PEC II injection in patients having bilateral mastectomies with immediate…
- Trial name
- NCT03383198
- Testing
- Liposomal bupivacaine right injection, Liposomal bupivacaine left injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Prisma Health-Upstate
Smoking Cessation
Effect of Pre-op NRT on Peri-operative Complications and Long-term Abstinence: A Pilot Trial in Patients Undergoing CABG Surgery
This study will determine whether or not patients who use a Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) patch prior to their by-pass surgery are more likely to be smoke-free 6 months after their surgery and have fewer post-operative…
- Trial name
- NCT02918500
- Testing
- Nicoderm Patch
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation
Complications; Cesarean Section, Pregnancy
Mobius® Post-cesarean Pain Randomized Control Trial
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether the use of the Mobius® retractor decreased post-operative pain after cesarean section verses conventional retractor use.
- Trial name
- NCT00685932
- Testing
- Mobius Retractor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 154 people
- Sponsor
- Abbey Hardy-Fairbanks
Postoperative Pain, Postoperative Vomiting and Nausea
Efficacy Side-effect Score (ESS): Development and Evaluation of a New Tool for Patients After Surgery
We hypothesized that better control of postoperative pain treatment and its side effects by monitoring ESS might influence the degree of mobility and morbidity in surgical patients and consequently reduce LOS.
- Conditions
- Postoperative Pain, Postoperative Vomiting and Nausea, Postoperative Complications, Mental Status Changes Postoperative
- Trial name
- ESScore (NCT02143128)
- Testing
- Efficacy Safety Score, Verbal Numeric Rating Scale
- Where
- 2 sites in Kazakhstan, Russia
- Volunteers
- 1,152 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vestre VikenHF Kongsberg Sykehus
Delirium, Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction
Prevention of Early Postoperative Decline
The purpose of this trial is to determine whether using a brain training program in the time leading up to as well as after heart surgery will reduce confusion and cognitive loss that can occur after surgery.
- Trial name
- PEaPoD (NCT02908464)
- Testing
- Lumosity
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Bladder Cancer
Single Dose Intravesical Apaziquone Postoperative in Patients Undergoing TURBT for Noninvasive Bladder Cancer (SPI-612)
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the 2-Year Recurrence Rate of bladder cancer in randomized patients with tumor histology Ta, G1-G2 who received TransUrethral Resection of Bladder Tumor (TURBT) plus apaziquone versus…
- Trial name
- NCT00598806
- Testing
- Apaziquone, TURBT
- Where
- 77 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 812 people
- Sponsor
- Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Neoplasm, Rectum
Appropriate Timing of Surgery After Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer
This study aimed to compare the outcomes of early versus late surgical resection in patients who underwent curative total mesorectal excision after neoadjuvant chemoradiation.
- Trial name
- NCT03287843
- Testing
- Total mesorectal excision before 56 days (4-8 weeks), Total mesorectal excision after 56 days (8-12 weeks)
- Volunteers
- 350 people
- Sponsor
- Ege University
Opioid Use, Opioid Dependence
Efficiency And Quality In Post-Surgical Pain Therapy After Discharge
Following inpatient surgery, more than 80% of patients are prescribed opioids for use after discharge, yet up to 90% of patients report leftover opioids, and only 16% maximize non-opioid therapy.
- Conditions
- Opioid Use, Opioid Dependence, Opioid Misuse, Post-Surgical Complication
- Trial name
- EQUIPPED (NCT05221866)
- Testing
- Empowering Patient to Steer Their Pain Management After Surgery, Provider-facing Prescription Aid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 711 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Perioperative Propranolol in Patients With Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Understanding what treatments may facilitate perioperative care of Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is of great importance to the U.S. health care system.
- Trial name
- NCT01555554
- Testing
- Propranolol Hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Pain, Postoperative
Study Of The Efficacy And Safety Of Pregabalin Compared To Placebo For Treatment Of Post-Surgical Pain From Hysterectomy
To assess the efficacy of pregabalin compared to placebo on pain following hysterectomy , measured using subject reported assessments of pain.
- Trial name
- NCT00468845
- Testing
- pregabalin (Lyrica)
- Where
- 42 sites in United States, Canada and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 501 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer's Upjohn has merged with Mylan to form Viatris Inc.
Chronic Post-Surgical Pain
Pre-op Cognitive Behavior Therapy to Decrease Chronic Post-Surgical Pain in TKA
A significant number of patients develop chronic post-surgical pain (CPSP) following knee replacement surgery. Proposed is the testing of a novel computer-assisted behavioral intervention integrating motivational interviewing in…
- Trial name
- NCT04814992
- Testing
- Computer-Assisted Preoperative CBT Intervention (PAINTrainer)
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Care, Postoperative, Pain, Postoperative
Psychological Influences on Postoperative Recovery
The primary hypothesis tested in this project is that the preoperative behavioral stress response predicts postoperative behavioral and clinical recovery of children undergoing surgery.
- Conditions
- Care, Postoperative, Pain, Postoperative, Surgical Procedures, Operative, Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures
- Trial name
- NIH (NCT00581139)
- Testing
- Preoperative Preparation Program (Child Life Specialist), Midazolam, Parental Presence during Induction of Anesthesia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 241 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Low Back Pain, Opiate Addiction
Study of Opioid Use After Lumbar and Cervical Spine Surgery
The purpose of this project is to assess the impact of an educational video on the use of prescription opioid medication during a 6-month period following spine surgery.
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Opiate Addiction, Neck Pain
- Trial name
- SOULCS (NCT02674711)
- Testing
- Educational Video
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Brooke Army Medical Center
Cognitive Disorders, Delirium
The Impact of Ketamine on Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction, Delirium, and Renal Dysfunction
Ketamine is a commonly used anesthetic medication which is used for induction of anesthesia as well as as an analgesic. It has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties which may decrease post-operative complications…
- Conditions
- Cognitive Disorders, Delirium, Acute Kidney Injury
- Trial name
- NCT02554253
- Testing
- Ketamine, Propofol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Surgery, Surgical Blood Loss
Association of Anemia With Hospital Costs in Elective Colorectal Surgery
The objective is to measure the adjusted association between preoperative anemia and total hospital costs. We hypothesize that patients with anemia before surgery will have higher hospitalization costs than people without anemia.
- Conditions
- Surgery, Surgical Blood Loss, Anemia, Colon Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT03476707
- Testing
- Anemia
- Volunteers
- 851 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Post-Op Complication
Delayed Rewarming for Neuroprotection in Infants Following Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery
This is an unblinded, single center, randomized study of infants with congenital heart disease undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass surgery, randomized to either the delayed rewarming intervention or to the standard of care (strict…
- Trial name
- NCT03036072
- Testing
- Strict normothermia, Delayed Rewarming
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Alexa Craig