Clinical trials: Surgical Infections
Surgical Site Infection
SSI Rates in Patients Undergoing Mastectomy Without Reconstruction- A Multicenter, Double-blinded RCT.
Breast cancer is the second most prevalent malignancy in the world and an important component of treatment warrants surgical procedures such as mastectomy.
- Trial name
- NCT04577846
- Testing
- Cephalexin 500 MG
- Where
- 3 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 384 people
- Sponsor
- Aga Khan University
Postoperative Complications, COVID-19
Perioperative Complications Linked to COVID-19 History in Elective Cardiac Surgery Patients
A. Primary objective Identifying risk factors for peri-operative complications in patients who have had COVID-19. B. Secondary objectives Identifying peri-operative complications in patients who have had COVID-19.
- Trial name
- NCT05752162
- Where
- 2 sites in Romania
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Remission, Adult B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Dasatinib in Treating Patients With Solid Tumors or Lymphomas That Are Metastatic or Cannot Be Removed By Surgery
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of dasatinib in treating patients with solid tumors or lymphomas that are metastatic or cannot be removed by surgery.
- Conditions
- Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Remission, Adult B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Adult Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Adult Nasal Type Extranodal NK/T-Cell Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT00608361
- Testing
- Dasatinib, Pharmacological Study
- Where
- 23 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Automated Myocardial Performance Index Using Samsung HERA W10
Researchers are using Myocardial performance index (MPI) to assess fetal cardiac function before, during, and after fetal surgery in order to gain more knowledge about fetal cardiac function in high risk pregnancies and the…
- Conditions
- Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Neural Tube Defects, Lower Urinary Tract Infection
- Trial name
- NCT04140669
- Testing
- Automated Myocardial Performance Index (MPI)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Abscess, Cellulitis
Incision and Drainage Versus Needle Aspiration in Soft Tissue Abscesses
The incidence of skin and soft tissue infections has increased dramatically over the last decade, in part due to increased prevalence of community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA).
- Trial name
- NCT01085929
- Testing
- Incision and Drainage, Ultrasound Guided Aspiration
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 101 people
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Surgical Site Infection
Reducing Wound Infections Using Bioelectric Wound Dressings
The purpose of this study is to compare the outcomes of using Bioelectric wound dressing on the pre-operative wound site and post operatively and compared it outcomes to the standard of care chlorhexidine skin preparation.
- Trial name
- JumpStart (NCT06312267)
- Testing
- Bioelectric dressing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- AdventHealth
SARS-CoV Infection
Serological Diagnostics of COVID-19 in Health Care Workers
All health care workers at the Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care at UMC Ljubljana will be tested for SARS-CoV2 with nasal swab test and blood withdrawal for SARS-CoV2 antibodies.
- Trial name
- KORANIT (NCT04635592)
- Testing
- SARS-CoV2 nasal swab
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Medical Centre Ljubljana
Pneumonia, Cardiac Surgery
Catheter Outcomes With Sternotomy Cardiac Operated
Pneumonia occurs frequently in patients undergoing cardiac surgery and allows to increase their mortality. While chest physical therapy plays a crucial role to prevent postoperative pneumoniae, painful mobilization of the sternum…
- Conditions
- Pneumonia, Cardiac Surgery, Multiperforated Catheter, Analgesia
- Trial name
- STERNOCAT (NCT01648777)
- Testing
- L bupivacaine
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 1,502 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Acute Appendicitis
MANAGEMENT OF APPENDICITIS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
During the Covid-19 pandemic, non-operative management for acute appendicitis (AA) was implemented in the UK. The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy and outcomes of conservative versus surgical management of AA…
- Trial name
- observational (NCT04615728)
- Testing
- laparoscopic or open appendicectomy
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 207 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Surgery, Pneumonia
Multicenter Infection Surveillance Study Following Open Heart Surgery
The main goals of the study are as follows: (1) to determine the correlation between pain management using continuous infusion of local anesthetics and the incidence of pneumonia and surgical infection in cardiac surgery…
- Conditions
- Surgery, Pneumonia, Surgical Site Infection
- Trial name
- NCT00673712
- Testing
- Continuous Sternal Block, Opioid based analgesia
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 647 people
- Sponsor
- Halyard Health
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Lower Extremity Regional Anesthesia and Infrainguinal Bypass Grafting
In this investigation, the investigators will attempt to demonstrate that patients who have received nerve blocks (regional anesthesia) prior to open surgical vascular bypass of the lower extremities (infrainguinal bypass…
- Trial name
- NCT01803165
- Testing
- Single shot femoral and sciatic nerve block
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Urinary Tract Infections
Cranberry Effect on Urinary Tract Infections
This is a retrospective chart review using Electronic Privacy Identification Center (EPIC) database to determine if the addition of cranberry juice capsules to our discharge medication regimen for patients discharged home with an…
- Trial name
- NCT02996981
- Volunteers
- 167 people
- Sponsor
- TriHealth Inc.
Breast Implant; Complications, Infection or Inflammation
Histological Analysis of AlloMend® Acellular Dermal Matrix Used in Breast Implant Surgeries
This is a prospective, histologic analysis of biopsied tissue obtained from participants who have undergone a pre-pectoral breast reconstruction or augmentation surgery with expander placement and AlloMend® Acellular Dermal…
- Trial name
- NCT05744414
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- AlloSource
Bacterial Infections, Surgical Site Infection
RBG: Regular, Bare, Gel: Does Type of Nail Polish Affect Bacterial Counts After Surgical Scrubbing?
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate if type of nail polish (gel polish or regular polish) has an effect on the number of bacterial colonies on finger nails after surgical scrubbing.
- Conditions
- Bacterial Infections, Surgical Site Infection, Contaminated Medical or Biological Substances
- Trial name
- RBG (NCT05210920)
- Testing
- Nail polish application
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Appendicitis
Role of Wound Irrigation After Appendectomy
Surgical site infection is a common problem after open appendectomy. Irrigation of the surgical wound by topical antibiotics has been devised as a measure to reduce the incidence of wound infection.
- Trial name
- NCT03773224
- Testing
- Irrigation
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 179 people
- Sponsor
- Mansoura University
Surgical Site Infection
Continuous Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Colorectal Surgery
We propose to randomise patients due to undergo colorectal surgery to standard antibiotic prophylaxis or an interventional antibiotic prophylaxis regimen and assess surgical wound infection rates.
- Trial name
- Colo-Pro (NCT02445859)
- Testing
- Cefuroxime 4 hourly bolus
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- University of Leeds
Appendicolith, Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Appendectomy Performed by Junior SUrgeonS: Impact of 3D Visualization on Surgical Outcome
Laparoscopy has revolutionized the approach to a number of surgical problems causing a re-evaluation of several clinical strategies.
- Conditions
- Appendicolith, Appendicitis, Appendicitis With Perforation, Appendicitis Peritonitis
- Trial name
- LAPSUS (NCT03770897)
- Testing
- 3D Laparoscopic Appendectomy, 2D Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 128 people
- Sponsor
- Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale degli Spedali Civili di Brescia
Surgical Site Infection
Intradermal Suture Versus Stapling for Groin Skin Closure in Vascular Surgery (VASC-INF Trial)
Surgical site infection (SSI) is one of the most frequent and fearsome complications in vascular surgery due to its high morbidity and mortality.
- Trial name
- NCT05434182
- Testing
- Intradermal Suture, Metallic Staples
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 225 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge
Sepsis
Project 4B: Lower Extremity Strength Training in ICU Patients
The purpose of this research study is to see if electrical stimulation of the leg muscles will improve strength in patients receiving mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit (ICU).
- Trial name
- NCT02467023
- Testing
- Muscle stimulation with Niveus medical stimulator, measurement of maximal isometric twitch strength, Muscle Biopsy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Surgical Site Infection
Impact of Postoperative Skin Disinfection With Chlorhexidine on Bacterial Colonization
A double-blinded, controlled study was conducted at one county hospital in Sweden. Patients were randomly assigned, skin samples were collected at four times; baseline, preoperative, after intervention and after 48 hours.
- Trial name
- NCT06114459
- Testing
- Sodium Chloride
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Linkoeping University