Clinical trials: Surgical Outcomes
Inguinal Hernia
Mastery Learning Inguinal Hernia Repair
Abstract: Minimally invasive techniques are now ubiquitous in the management of surgical disease. Competence in laparoscopy requires specialized training and practice.
- Trial name
- NCT01085500
- Testing
- Mastery Learning TEP Curriculum, Current Practice
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Cognitive Impairment, Frail Elderly Syndrome
Preoperative Cognitive Screening in Older Spinal Surgical Patients
The objectives of this study are to determine whether identifying patients with baseline cognitive deficits or frailty predict postoperative delirium.
- Trial name
- NCT02922634
- Testing
- Mini Cog
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 229 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Malignant Neoplasm, Surgical Procedure, Unspecified
Use of a Pre-Surgical Toolkit in Improving Surgical Care and Outcomes in Older Participants With Cancer
This trial studies how well the use of a pre-surgical toolkit (OPTI-Surg) works in improving surgical care and outcomes in older participants with cancer.
- Conditions
- Malignant Neoplasm, Surgical Procedure, Unspecified, Health Care Provider, Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT03857620
- Testing
- Best Practice, Informational Intervention, Questionnaire Administration
- Where
- 44 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 325 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Blood Transfusion, Cardiac Surgery
Red Cell Storage Duration and Outcomes in Cardiac Surgery
The purpose of this study is to determine whether length of storage of RBC is related to postoperative morbid outcomes in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT00458783
- Testing
- Prolonged RBC storage, Short RBC storage
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3,942 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
The Vertos MILD™ Preliminary Patient Evaluation Study
This is a single-center, open label, prospective clinical study to assess the clinical application and functional outcomes of symptomatic patients undergoing the Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression (MILD™) treatment for…
- Trial name
- NCT00749073
- Testing
- Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression (MILD™)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Vertos Medical, Inc.
Resident Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Cross-cultural Care, Interpersonal and Communication Skills in Patient-clinician Encounters
The Provider Awareness and Cultural Dexterity Toolkit for Surgeons Trial
This study is designed to test the impact of a new curriculum, called Provider Awareness Cultural Dexterity Toolkit for Surgeons (PACTS), on surgical residents' cross-cultural knowledge, attitudes, and skills surrounding the care…
- Conditions
- Resident Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Cross-cultural Care, Interpersonal and Communication Skills in Patient-clinician Encounters, Patient-reported Satisfaction With Resident Physicians Involved in Their Care, Patients' Clinical Health Outcomes After Surgery
- Trial name
- PACTS (NCT03576495)
- Testing
- PACTS curriculum, Standard Residency Curriculum
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,901 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Cardiac Surgery
Outcomes Study of Hyperinsulinemic Glucose Control in Cardiac Surgery
Patients undergoing cardiac surgery will be randomized into one of two groups. Group A will be administered insulin using the hyperinsulinemic-normoglycemic clamp to normalize blood glucose levels intra-operatively.
- Trial name
- NCT00524472
- Testing
- Hyperinsulinemic-normoglycemic clamp, insulin at the standard of care levels
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 1,439 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Pain, Postoperative
Postoperative Pain and Functional Patient Outcomes After Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
The aim of the study is to quantify postoperative pain after functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) and investigate whether preemptive analgesia may positively impact intraoperative anesthetic management, decrease patient…
- Trial name
- NCT00927888
- Testing
- Bupivacaine Block
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Wound
Procellera and Negative Pressure Therapy for Acute Wounds
The purpose of this study is to determine if Procellera speeds wound healing. The study will examine colonization (bacterial growth), pain and pain medication and reduced cost of care by using Procellera (an antimicrobial agent)…
- Trial name
- NCT01938066
- Testing
- Procellera, negative pressure therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Gayle Gordillo
Surgery
Brain Function Monitoring During Surgery
The purpose of this research is to gather information on the effectiveness of the Sedline Brain Function Monitor, and its use in this study to determine whether monitoring the brain activity during anesthesia will improve…
- Trial name
- NCT06619730
- Testing
- Sedline Brain Function Monitor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Estrogen Receptor-negative Breast Cancer, Progesterone Receptor-negative Breast Cancer
MRI and Mammography Before Surgery in Patients With Stage I-II Breast Cancer
The purpose of this study is to test whether patients undergoing a breast MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) before breast surgery will have better results after the surgery.
- Conditions
- Estrogen Receptor-negative Breast Cancer, Progesterone Receptor-negative Breast Cancer, Stage IA Breast Cancer, Stage IB Breast Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01805076
- Testing
- Breast surgery, Magnetic resonance imaging, Mammography
- Where
- 179 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 319 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Spine Fusion
Understanding Non-Response in Spine Fusion Surgery
To identify patient characteristics associated with non-response after spine fusion surgery for the treatment of degenerative disc disease (DDD).
- Trial name
- NCT02611479
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 184 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Patient Satisfaction, Sports Injury
Virtual Phone Visits Compared to In-Person Physical Visits for Post-Operative Follow-Up at a Sports Medicine Clinic
This study will compare patient reported outcomes (PROs) of patients seen at virtual phone visits compared to in-person visits for 6 weeks, 12 weeks, and 6 months post-operative follow up at a sports medicine clinic.
- Conditions
- Patient Satisfaction, Sports Injury, Surgery, Orthopedic Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT05998148
- Testing
- virtual phone appointment visits
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Jonathan Wu
Breast Cancer
Breast-Conserving Surgery and Radiation Therapy in Patients With Multiple Ipsilateral Breast Cancer
RATIONALE: Breast-conserving surgery is a less invasive type of surgery for breast cancer and may have fewer side effects and improve recovery. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x rays to kill tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT01556243
- Testing
- therapeutic conventional surgery, whole breast irradiation
- Where
- 350 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 270 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Morbid Obesity
Clinical and Economic Outcomes in Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Versus Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery
Study objectives: 1. generate local clinical, health-related quality-of-life and health economic data to evaluate the benefits of two types of minimally invasive weight-loss surgery 2.
- Trial name
- OPTIMIZE (NCT01754194)
- Testing
- Gastric Sleeve Resection, Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
- Where
- 18 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 293 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic - MITG
Meniscus Disorder, Meniscus, Torn Tibial
Blood Flow Restriction After Meniscus Repair
The purpose of this study is to evaluate post-operative outcomes after meniscus surgery in participants undergoing blood flow restriction training as a rehabilitative adjunct compared to those with standard rehabilitation.
- Conditions
- Meniscus Disorder, Meniscus, Torn Tibial, Meniscus Lesion, Meniscus Tear, Tibial
- Trial name
- NCT04436523
- Testing
- Blood flow restriction (Delfi Personalized Tourniquet System), Standard rehabilitation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Alcohol Use Disorder
Improving Outcomes Among Medical/Surgical Inpatients With Alcohol Use Disorders
This project aims to help Veterans who are in medical treatment and have untreated alcohol problems. First, the investigators adapted a Decision Aid that explains alcohol-related treatment options and their risks and benefits.
- Trial name
- NCT03258632
- Testing
- Drinking Options - Motivate, Shared Decisions, Telemonitor (DO-MoST)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 155 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Sports Medicine Injuries
Effect of Personalized Pain Coaches After Orthopaedic Surgery for Patients With Sports Medicine Injuries
Patients experiencing sports medicine-related injuries are particularly vulnerable to developing both chronic pain and experiencing prolonged opioid use.
- Trial name
- NCT05821699
- Testing
- LCS (Life Care Specialist), Standard of Care
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 148 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Aortic Valve Disease, Aortic Stenosis
EDWARDS INTUITY Elite Valve System
The purpose of this active, observational, open-label, non-randomized, post-market surveillance study is to confirm that EDWARDS INTUITY Elite reduces cross clamp time (XCT) in MIS setting when compared to published data with a…
- Trial name
- MISSION (NCT02907463)
- Where
- 23 sites in Austria, Denmark and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 280 people
- Sponsor
- Edwards Lifesciences
Gallbladder Disease
Effect IV Ibuprofen and Inflammatory Responses
This study is being done because the investigators wish to study ways to improve recovery after surgery. Injury, including surgical injury, causes inflammation.
- Trial name
- NCT01938040
- Testing
- ibuprofen
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey