Clinical trials: Surgical Procedure
Low Back Pain
SMART Clinical Study: Surgical Multi-center Assessment of RF Ablation for the Treatment of Vertebrogenic Back Pain
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of RF ablation using the Intracept Intraosseous Nerve Ablation System to ablate intraosseous nerves for the relief of chronic axial low back pain.
- Trial name
- SMART (NCT01446419)
- Testing
- Intracept Treatment
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 225 people
- Sponsor
- Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
Delayed Healing
PICO Breast Reduction Clinical Study Looking at Incision Healing Complications
The purpose of this study is to see if the use of a single-use negative pressure wound therapy system (NPWT) will have an effect on the reduction of post-surgical incision healing complications following breast reduction surgery…
- Trial name
- NCT01640366
- Testing
- PICO
- Where
- 6 sites in United States, France and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Colorectal Surgery
Prospective, Randomized, Parallel-arm Clinical Trial of CleanCision or Alexis O in Elective Colorectal Surgery
Surgical site infection (SSI) remains a problem in colorectal surgery. Strategies to reduce the incidence of SSI following colorectal surgery are important to improve overall patient outcomes, reduce healthcare-associated costs…
- Trial name
- NCT03816995
- Testing
- CleanCision Wound Retraction and Protection System, Alexis O Wound Protector
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 702 people
- Sponsor
- Scott Steele
Uterovaginal Prolapse
Study of Uterine Prolapse Procedures - Randomized Trial
The primary purpose of this randomized clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness and safety of two transvaginal apical suspension strategies for uterovaginal prolapse: a mesh augmented hysteropexy versus vaginal hysterectomy…
- Trial name
- SUPeR (NCT01802281)
- Testing
- Uterosacral ligament suspension, Uphold® LITE
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 183 people
- Sponsor
- NICHD Pelvic Floor Disorders Network
Aortic Stenosis
PERIGON Pivotal Trial
To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Model 400 aortic valve bioprosthesis.
- Trial name
- PERIGON (NCT02088554)
- Testing
- Model 400 aortic valve bioprosthesis
- Where
- 38 sites in United States, Canada and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 1,312 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Cardiac Surgery
Hernia, Ventral
Complex Ventral Hernia Repair Using Biologic or Synthetic Mesh
Hernias are often treated using a prosthetic mesh to add support to the healing wound. Prosthetic meshes have been used for decades to repair ventral hernias, level 1 data regarding which type of mesh to use is limited.
- Trial name
- CVHR (NCT02041494)
- Testing
- Ventralight, Strattice
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 165 people
- Sponsor
- Hobart Harris
Partial Tear of Rotator Cuff, Tendinopathy of Rotator Cuff
Non-Surgical Treatment for Rotator-Cuff Tears Using Platelet-Rich-Plasma
The goal of this project is to identify an effective and conservative approach to treating partial thickness rotator cuff tears (PTRCT) that otherwise would end with a surgical correction needed.
- Trial name
- NCT02246530
- Testing
- PRP injection into PTRCT, Subacromial steroid bursal injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Surgical Site Infection, Vaginal Surgery
Vaginal Prep Solutions to Reduce Bacteria Colony Counts in Patients Having a Vaginal Surgery
This is a randomized trial comparing the effectiveness of 4 vaginal prep solutions (betadine, baby shampoo, TechniCare and Peridex) on reducing bacterial colony counts during surgery preparation.
- Trial name
- NCT03854370
- Testing
- Betadine, Peridex, TechniCare
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Wright State University
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.
Acute Pain
TAP vs Surgical Infiltration of Local Anesthetic in Laparoscopic and Robotic Hysterectomy
Laparoscopic and Robotic assisted hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that is a minimally invasive way in which to remove the uterus, which has less scarring and fewer complications.
- Trial name
- NCT02519023
- Testing
- Liposomal Bupivacaine, Bupivacaine, Ultrasound
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Propionibacterium Acnes
BPO vs Hibiclens Soap for Surgical Preparation
This is a randomized trial of benzoyl peroxide soap versus Hibiclens soap for surgical preparation. The objective is to determine whether benzoyl peroxide soap, commonly available in drug stores for over-the-counter acne…
- Trial name
- NCT04021524
- Testing
- Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Bar, Chlorhexidine Gluconate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Knee Pain Chronic, Arthritis (Hip)
Supporting Decision Making for Musculoskeletal Preference-Sensitive Care
The purpose of this study is to compare condition oriented whole person Health Coaching along with the provision of decision aids to decision aids without condition oriented Health Coaching to neither condition oriented health…
- Conditions
- Knee Pain Chronic, Arthritis (Hip), Arthritis (Knee), Back Pain
- Trial name
- NCT01345123
- Testing
- Provision of condition specific shared decision making (SDM) aids only, Telephonic outreach and support by Health Coach
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9,925 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Health Dialog
Brain Neoplasm, Malignant Glioma
Cetuximab-IRDye 800CW in Detecting Tumors in Patients With Malignant Glioma Undergoing Surgery
This study is a phase 1-2 trial that evaluates the best dose of cetuximab-IRDye 800CW and how well it works in detecting tumors in patients with malignant glioma who are undergoing surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT02855086
- Testing
- Cetuximab, Cetuximab-IRDye 800CW, Tumor resection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Eben Rosenthal
Wound
Doubleblinded RCT of the Omnilux on Lower Extremity Surgical Wounds Left to Heal by Second Intention
The goal of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the light-emitting diode (LED) in promoting healing of the wound on lower leg as a result of surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT02383056
- Testing
- Omnilux
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
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
First Trimester Abortion
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Three Antibiotic Regimens for First Trimester Abortions
This study, a double blinded randomized controlled trial, is being done to compare side effects of commonly used antibiotic regimens prior to same day abortion procedures.
- Trial name
- NCT02756403
- Testing
- Azithromycin, Doxycycline, Metronidazole
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 181 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medstar Health Research Institute
Hypoglycemia, Complications of Bariatric Procedures
Delivery of G-Pump™ (Glucagon Infusion) From an OmniPod® to Prevent Hypoglycemia in Post-Bariatric Surgery Patients
The primary objective of this study is to test an optimized control system for sensor-guided (physician administered) delivery of glucagon, and test Proof-of-Concept (POC) in a clinical setting in patients with severe…
- Trial name
- NCT02733588
- Testing
- G-Pump™ (glucagon infusion)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Xeris Pharmaceuticals
Carotid Artery Disease
Proximal Protection With The Mo.Ma Device During Carotid Stenting
The objective of the ARMOUR study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Mo.Ma proximal flow blockage cerebral protection device for patients at high surgical risk for carotid endarterectomy who undergo carotid artery…
- Trial name
- ARMOUR (NCT00744523)
- Testing
- Mo.Ma cerebral protection device
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 262 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Endovascular
Influenza
Randomized Control Trial to Study the Efficacy of the Surgical Mask Versus the N95 Respirator to Prevent Influenza
The goal of this study is to compare the efficacy of the surgical mask to the N95 respirator in protecting nurses from influenza in the hospital setting.
- Trial name
- NCT00756574
- Testing
- Surgical mask, N95 mask
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 447 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Obesity, Adolescent, Bariatric Surgery Candidate
Lifestyle Improvement for Teens With Bariatric Surgery
This study aims to conduct a proof-of-concept study to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of a Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) -supported healthy lifestyle behavioral intervention among adolescent…
- Trial name
- LIFT (NCT05393570)
- Testing
- Healthy Lifestyle Behavioral Intervention (MBS -supported intervention)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
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