Clinical trials: Surgical Procedure, Operative
Osteoarthritis of the Hip
Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) Surgical Techniques Comparing the Direct Anterior Approach to the Posterior Approach
The purpose of this study is to compare the short term effectiveness and return to function of subjects undergoing primary Total Hip Arthroplasty using an Anterior Approach (incision on the front part of the hip joint) versus…
- Trial name
- NCT01807104
- Testing
- Anterior Approach / Posterior Approach, Anterior versus Posterior Approach for total hip replacement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 87 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Barrett, William, M.D.
Seroma
Arista for ALT Donor Sites to Reduce Drain Output
This is a single-blinded multi-institutional randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of Arista hemostatic matrix powder (Arista® AH, C. R. Bard, Inc.
- Trial name
- NCT02477774
- Testing
- ARISTA
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Induced Abortion, Abortion Techniques
Mifepristone Versus Misoprostol for Cervical Preparation Prior to Surgical Abortion Between 11 to 15 Weeks
Surgical abortion in the late first trimester and early second trimester is usually performed with the aid of a cervical preparing agent, which helps to open up the uterine cervix for the procedure.
- Conditions
- Induced Abortion, Abortion Techniques, Mifepristone, Misoprostol
- Trial name
- MIMI11-15 (NCT01636063)
- Testing
- Mifepristone, Misoprostol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Delirium in Old Age
REPOSE Study: Reducing Delirium by Enhancing Postoperative Sleep With Suvorexant
This research study will evaluate the effectiveness of postoperative administration of a drug called suvorexant, to improve postoperative sleep and decrease the severity of delirium (serious confusion) in adults 65 years and…
- Trial name
- REPOSE (NCT05733286)
- Testing
- Suvorexant 20 mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 142 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Periodontitis
Emdogain Minimally Invasive Surgical Technique
The aim of this controlled study is to assess the clinical outcomes and patient reported outcomes of using minimally invasive surgical procedure with Straumann Emdogain as an adjunct (test treatment) or without Straumann Emdogain…
- Trial name
- NCT02551770
- Testing
- Scaling and root planing, Scaling and root planing without Emdogain, Emdogain application
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institut Straumann AG
Healthy
Compare Effect of Surgical Antiseptic Preparations on Incise Drape Adhesion to Skin
The purpose of this study is to find out if presurgical antiseptic preparations affect how well surgical drapes adhere to skin.
- Trial name
- NCT01290978
- Testing
- ChloraPrep, DuraPrep
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Solventum US LLC
Scar, Skin Scarring
Scar Appearance After Postoperative Hydrocolloid Dressing Versus Standard Petrolatum Ointment
Patients will be randomized either to receive standard daily dressing or hydrocolloid dressing using a randomization generator. After closing the wound with the sutures,the scar will be covered by a hydrocolloid dressing, which…
- Conditions
- Scar, Skin Scarring, Skin Cancer, Wound Heal
- Trial name
- NCT05618912
- Testing
- Hydrocolloid dressing, Petrolatum jelly dressing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 146 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Postoperative Wound Infection Deep Incisional Surgical Site, Prosthesis and Implants
Effect of Photodynamic Therapy on Skin Microbiome. Single Center Study (PHOMIC-II)
The overarching aim of this research project is to prevent orthopedic implant-associated infections. This study aims to investigate if PDT has an effect on bacterial skin colonization in order to improve skin antisepsis…
- Conditions
- Postoperative Wound Infection Deep Incisional Surgical Site, Prosthesis and Implants, Surgical Site Infection, Prosthetic Joint Infection
- Trial name
- NCT04618276
- Testing
- Photodynamic Therapy
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Surgical Incision
Force Modulating Tissue Bridges for Closure of Vertical Scars in Breast Reduction
This is a prospective, within-subject randomized, single blinded study designed to follow up to forty-two (42) qualified and consenting adult females, 18-65 years of age scheduled for elective breast reduction surgery using a…
- Trial name
- NCT05028816
- Testing
- Side 1: Final layer closure with force modulating tissue bridges (FMTB), Side 1: Final layer dermal closure with poliglecaprone 25 suture, Side 2: Final layer closure with force modulating tissue bridges (FMTB)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Blood Loss
Blood Loss at the Time of First Trimester Surgical Abortion in Anticoagulated Women
The primary objective of this study is to compare blood loss resulting from surgical termination of pregnancy up to 12 weeks gestation between women who are anticoagulated to therapeutic levels and those who are not…
- Trial name
- NCT00614432
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Hawaii
Muscle Relaxation
Effect of Tetanus on Neuromuscular Junction Monitor Performance in Pediatric Patients
The objective of this study is to assess the performance of acceleromyography as a method of evaluation of muscle relaxation after application of tetanus stimulation to obtain stability of responses before administration of…
- Trial name
- NCT02498678
- Testing
- Tetanus
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Wound of Skin, Wound Heal
Efficacy and Safety of 0.25% Timolol Gel in Enhancing Full Thickness Skin Grafts Healing and Cosmetic Outcomes
The use of topical beta-blockers, such as 0.25% timolol, in promoting wound healing is currently emerging in the academic literature.
- Conditions
- Wound of Skin, Wound Heal, Surgical Wound, Full Thickness Skin Graft Healing
- Trial name
- FTSG (NCT03579160)
- Testing
- 0.25% timolol gel with full-thickness skin grafts, Vaseline dressing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Patient Reported Outcomes
Ambulatory Cancer Care Electronic Symptom Self-Reporting for Surgical Patients
The aim of this study is to understand and improve the experience of patients after surgery by comparing two methods of following symptoms while the patient recovers at home.
- Trial name
- NCT03178045
- Testing
- Team Monitoring, Enhanced Feedback
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,793 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Urinary Incontinence, Sarcopenia
The Urinary Incontinence Treatment Study
Investigators plan a prospective cohort study with an adaptive design based on physical function status. The design will involve tracking the number of women recruited with physical function impairment and those without any…
- Trial name
- UNITS (NCT03057834)
- Testing
- Pelvic floor muscle exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Educational Problems, Hip Arthroplasty
VR Simulation and Basic Skills in THA
This prospective randomised clinical trial aims to test if virtual reality (VR) simulation helps acquire basic surgical skills in total hip arthroplasty (THA) by medical students. The main question[s] it aims to answer are: 1.
- Conditions
- Educational Problems, Hip Arthroplasty, Osteoarthritis, Hip, Medical Students
- Trial name
- MD-VR-THA (NCT05807828)
- Testing
- VR simulation on basic THA skills
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 101 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki
Bacterial Reduction on Skin Flora Post-product Application
In-vivo Efficacy Study of Patient Pre-operative Preps
The purpose of this study is to determine the antimicrobial efficacy of the 3M CHG/IPA Prep on skin flora of the abdominal and inguinal regions of human subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT01968707
- Testing
- ChloraPrep Hi-Lite Orange, Normal saline, 3M CHG/IPA Prep Tint 10.5-mL
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 426 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Solventum US LLC
Surgical Skin Preparation, Surgical Procedure, Unspecified
In Vivo Preoperative Skin Preparation Efficacy Study Within a Defined Product Coverage Area
This study evaluates reduction of resident flora produced by the test product within a defined prepped area of skin.
- Trial name
- NCT03681990
- Testing
- 3M CHG/IPA Prep
- Where
- Romania
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Solventum US LLC
Thoracic Surgical Procedures
Erector Spinae Plane vs. Paravertebral Nerve Block for Thoracic Surgery
Continuous paravertebral analgesia and erector spinae plane blockade (ESP) are accepted techniques at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) for the management of thoracic pain following surgery and trauma.
- Trial name
- NCT03758261
- Testing
- Paravertebral nerve block, Erector Spinae nerve block
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Charles Luke
Pain, Other Surgical Procedures
Influence of Genotype of CYP2C9 on Clinical Efficacy and Pharmacokinetics of Piroxicam After Lower Third Molar Surgery
Pharmacogenetics is an area of Pharmacology that studies the contribution of genetic factors to individual responses to drugs. This branch of science involves the variability in pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics through the…
- Conditions
- Pain, Other Surgical Procedures, Impacted Third Molar Tooth, Cytochrome P450 CYP2C9 Enzyme Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT02450487
- Testing
- Piroxicam
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Intraoperative Complications, Thermal Injury
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy And Capacitive Coupling - Coag Versus Blend Mode Causing Thermal Injury at Port Site Skin
Monopolar radiofrequency energy is used to perform the laparoscopic cholecystectomy operation. The appearance of burns are common following laparoscopic cholecystectomy; particularly at the port site of the active electrode.
- Conditions
- Intraoperative Complications, Thermal Injury, Electrocoagulation
- Trial name
- NCT01664806
- Testing
- Covidien Triad monopolar generator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver