Clinical trials: Surgical Procedures, Operative
Acute Appendicitis
Appendicectomy Versus Antibiotics in the Treatment of Acute Uncomplicated Appendicitis
Appendicectomy has been the treatment of acute appendicitis for over a hundred years. Appendicectomy, however, includes operative and postoperative risks despite being a "routine" operation.
- Trial name
- APPAC (NCT01022567)
- Testing
- Appendicectomy, Ertapenem
- Where
- 6 sites in Finland
- Volunteers
- 530 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Turku University Hospital
Double Lumen Endotracheal Tube, Single Lung Ventilation
VivaSight Double Lumen Tube for Single Lung Ventilation
This prospective, randomized, comparative study is intended to enroll a total of 50 patients undergoing thoracic surgery that necessitates single lung ventilation.
- Trial name
- NCT03690284
- Testing
- Conventional Double Lumen Tube, VivaSight Double Lumen Tube
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Abortion, Second Trimester
Transcervical Balloon Compared to Osmotic Dilators Prior to Surgical Abortion
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a Foley balloon is similar to osmotic dilators for preparing the cervix prior to a second trimester abortion.
- Trial name
- NCT05099991
- Testing
- Single Foley Balloon, Dilapan-S
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Vascular Disease
Transferability and Cost-effectiveness of PROSPECT in Surgical Trainees
To design, validate and prove cost-effectiveness of a comprehensive endovascular simulation curriculum consisting of cognitive and psychomotor skills training for endovascular management of symptomatic vascular disease in the…
- Trial name
- PROSPECT (NCT01965860)
- Testing
- additional curriculum (E-learning + simulation), additional E-learning
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Dental Alveolus, Oral Surgical Procedures, Preprosthetic
A Prospective Study: Alveolar Ridge Augmentation Using Tenting Screws, Acellular Dermal Matrix and Combination Particulate Grafts
When a tooth or teeth are extracted, a defect in the bony ridge often forms. This loss of bone may make it impossible to place a dental implant.
- Trial name
- NCT01572298
- Testing
- allograft alone, allograft with autograft
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Surgical Abortion, Patient Satisfaction
Effects of Aromatherapy on Patient Satisfaction With Surgical Abortion at Less Than 10 Weeks Gestation
The investigators propose a single-site, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial of lavender aromatherapy versus placebo for patient satisfaction in adult women having a surgical abortion before 10 weeks and 0 days…
- Conditions
- Surgical Abortion, Patient Satisfaction, Anesthesia, Pain
- Trial name
- NCT04969900
- Testing
- Lavender oil.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Abortion in First Trimester
Nitrous Oxide for Pain Management of First Trimester Surgical Abortion
The purpose of this research is to study the effect of nitrous oxide on pain felt by women having a surgical termination at less than 11 weeks compared to pain felt by women receiving oral pain medications.
- Trial name
- NAB (NCT02096575)
- Testing
- Nitrous oxide administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Obesity
Evaluation of EndoZip System in Obese Patients Who Failed to Reduce Weight With Non-surgical Weight-loss Methods
A multicenter, prospective, single-arm, open-label, controlled clinical trial aimed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the EndoZip system procedure, coupled with lifestyle modifications, for weight reduction in obese…
- Trial name
- NCT04773795
- Testing
- EndoZip System
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nitinotes Surgical Ltd.
Pregnancy, Unwanted
Self-Administered Lidocaine Gel for Pain Management With First Trimester Surgical Abortion: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Despite global efforts to decrease discomfort during surgical abortion, pain remains a limiting factor in where and how procedures are performed.
- Trial name
- SALSA (NCT02447029)
- Testing
- vaginal 2% Xylocaine, standard lidocaine paracervical block
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 142 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Pain
Refining Paracervical Block Techniques for Pain Control in First Trimester Surgical Abortion
The purpose of this study is to determine the level of pain women experience with a surgical abortion and the effect that varying paracervical block techniques might have on that pain.
- Trial name
- NCT01466491
- Testing
- Paracervical block technique with lidocaine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 332 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Surgical Wound
A Clinical Trial of Subcuticular Staples Versus Subcuticular Suture for Cesarean Section Skin Closure
Currently, the way doctors close the skin during cesarean section is different between surgeons and there is little evidence to support the use of one kind of closure over the other.
- Trial name
- NCT01753518
- Testing
- Subcuticular suture, Subcuticular staple
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 220 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Margaret L. Dow, M.D.
Surgery, Analgesia
Thoracic Epidural Analgesia vs Surgical Site Infiltration With Liposomal Bupivacaine Following Open Gynecologic Surgery
The goal of this study is to test the hypothesis that surgical site infiltration with liposomal bupivacaine (LB) is non-inferior to and more cost effective than thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) for patients undergoing open…
- Trial name
- NCT04117074
- Testing
- Liposomal bupivacaine, Thoracic epidural analgesia (bupivacaine)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 106 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Arterial Embolization, Other Surgical Procedures
Gastric Artery Embolization Trial for Lessening Appetite Nonsurgically
The purpose of this pilot study is to achieve the collection of safety and efficacy data in patients undergoing left gastric artery embolization for morbid obesity in the United States.
- Conditions
- Arterial Embolization, Other Surgical Procedures, Obesity
- Trial name
- GETLEAN (NCT02248688)
- Testing
- BeadBlock 300 - 500 Micron, Left Gastric Artery Embolization
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dayton Interventional Radiology
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
Cicatrix, Carbon Dioxide Laser
Interventional Study to Evaluate the Appearance of Surgical Scars After Laser Therapy
This study evaluates the effect of a fractionated carbon dioxide laser on surgical scars of the face and neck over 12 months. Anyone with a surgical scar on the face and neck who has not had laser therapy may be eligible to…
- Trial name
- NCT02985151
- Testing
- Syneron-Candela CO2RE Laser
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Louis University
Postoperative Wound Infection Deep Incisional Surgical Site, Prosthesis and Implants
Effect of Photodynamic Treatment on Skin Microbiome. Single Center Study
The overarching aim of this research project is to prevent orthopedic implant-associated infections. This study aims to investigate if photodynamic therapy has an effect on bacterial skin colonization and decrease number of…
- Conditions
- Postoperative Wound Infection Deep Incisional Surgical Site, Prosthesis and Implants, Surgical Site Infection, Prosthetic Joint Infection
- Trial name
- PHOMIC (NCT04067843)
- Testing
- Photodynamic treatment
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Medical Students Naive to Surgical Robotics
Proficiency Based Robotics Training Curriculum: Skill Acquisition & Transferability of Skills to Live Porcine Models
The goal of the project is to define the optimal learning environment and protocol for dvSS® simulation activities using medical students as robotic-naïve research participants.
- Trial name
- NCT02895347
- Testing
- Surgical Simulation Practice Modules
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- George Washington University
Surgical Complication, Paresthesia
Trial of Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy Induced Paresthesia Using Ultrasonic vs. Reciprocating Saw Instrumentation
The aim of this prospective study is to analyze the postoperative paresthesias experienced in patients who undergo bilateral sagittal split osteotomies (BSSO) using an ultrasonic saw, versus a reciprocating saw.
- Conditions
- Surgical Complication, Paresthesia, Fracture, Nerve Injury
- Trial name
- NCT05205616
- Testing
- Sonopet ultrasonic saw, Reciprocating saw
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Skin Disease, Bacterial, Abscess
Evaluation of 3 Versus 10 Days of Antibiotics in Skin Abscesses After Surgical Drainage
The objective of this study is to determine if there is a difference in treatment failures and recurrent skin infections when patients are given 3 or 10 days of antibiotics for uncomplicated skin abscesses after they have been…
- Trial name
- NCT02024867
- Testing
- Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 249 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lucy Holmes, MD
Fluid Overload, Anesthesia; Adverse Effect, Spinal and Epidural
Can Vena Cava Ultrasound Guided Volume Repletion Prevent Spinal Induced Significant Hypotension in Elective Patients?
Aim of this study is to determine whether Inferior Vena Cava analyzed by trans-thoracic echocardiography is an effective method to guide titrated fluid repletion in non critical patients, in order both to decrease post procedural…
- Conditions
- Fluid Overload, Anesthesia; Adverse Effect, Spinal and Epidural, Regional Anesthesia Morbidity
- Trial name
- NCT02271477
- Testing
- Ultrasound-guided volemic repletion
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Bellinzona