Clinical trials: Surgical Procedures
Circumcision, Male
Unicirc vs Open Surgical Circumcision
RCT of Unicirc under topical anesthetic w/ cyanoacrylate wound sealing vs. open surgical circumcision under local anesthetic with suturing.
- Trial name
- Unicirc004 (NCT02443792)
- Testing
- Unicirc with tissue adhesive, Open Surgical
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Simunye Primary Health Care
Surgical Site Infection
Air Barrier System for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infection
Airborne particles are present in all indoor environments including the operating room. Most of these particles come from the surgical staff moving around in the room, positioning of the patient during surgery, and the movement…
- Trial name
- ABS (NCT01610271)
- Testing
- Air Barrier System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Nimbic Systems, LLC
Older Adults, Anxiety
Behavioral Activation and Medication Optimization For Improving Perioperative Mental Health In Older Adults Undergoing Oncologic Surgery
Using a Hybrid Type 1 Effectiveness-Implementation randomized control trial (RCT) design, the investigators will test the effectiveness of a bundled behavioral activation and medication optimization in reducing symptoms of…
- Conditions
- Older Adults, Anxiety, Depression, Major Surgical Resection of a Thoracic Malignancy
- Trial name
- NCT05685511
- Testing
- Behavioral Activation, Medication Optimization, Usual care resources
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Skin Closure of Surgical Incisions by Tissue Glue vs Suture
Tissue Glue (Cyanoacrylate) Versus Conventional Suture in Kidney Donors
By means of a prospective, randomised trial the investigators want to examine skin closure in living donors - subjected to laparoscopic, hand-assisted nephrectomy - by tissue glue (Cyanoacrylate (Liquiband)) versus conventional…
- Trial name
- TG-CYANO (NCT01521871)
- Testing
- Skin wound closure by tissue glue, Skin wound closure by conventional suture + dressing
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
Dental Pulp Diseases, Dental Pulp Necrosis
Nanodiamond Modified Gutta Percha (NDGP) Composite for Non-surgical Root Canal Therapy (RCT) Filler Material
Non-surgical root canal therapy (RCT) represents a standard of treatment that addresses infected pulp tissue in teeth and protects against future infection while preserving the tooth for the patient for mainly cosmetic purposes.
- Conditions
- Dental Pulp Diseases, Dental Pulp Necrosis, Nerve Root Pain Nec
- Trial name
- NCT02698163
- Testing
- Nanodiamond reinforced Gutta Percha, Gutta Percha
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Misadventure During Surgical Operation, Postoperative Complications
Trendelenburg's Slide Prevention Study
The purpose of this study is to compare two cushioning materials (a gel mattress and an egg-crate foam mattress) placed beneath patients undergoing gynecologic surgery to prevent patients from sliding toward the head of the bed…
- Trial name
- SPS (NCT01068821)
- Testing
- Gel pad, Egg crate foam mattress
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Spinal Ischemia, Stroke
The Darbepoetin Alfa for Ischemic Surgical Complications (DISC) Dose Finding Trial
Numerous neuroprotectants have been effective when given prior to ischemic stroke in animals, yet they have all have failed when given after ischemic stroke in humans. A novel approach to ischemic neuroprotection is needed.
- Conditions
- Spinal Ischemia, Stroke, Neuroprotection
- Trial name
- DISC (NCT00647998)
- Testing
- Darbepoetin alfa, Standard care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Surgery, Hypoventilation
A Comparison of the Detection of Hypoventilation During Deep Sedation Utilizing Nasal End Title CO@ Versus Transcutaneous CO2 Measurement Techniques
The estimation of the partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PCO2) in the arterial blood is used to judge the adequacy of ventilation during spontaneous and controlled ventilation.
- Trial name
- NCT00954733
- Testing
- Arterial blood draw
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Deafness, Hearing Loss
Clinical and Health Economic Evaluation With a New Baha® Abutment Combined With a Minimally Invasive Surgical Technique
To demonstrate that the minimally invasive surgical procedure in combination with the use of the Cochlear Baha BA400 abutment is associated with a reduction of inflammation/infection, overgrowth, pain and numbness at the site of…
- Conditions
- Deafness, Hearing Loss, Hearing Loss, Conductive, Hearing Loss, Mixed Conductive-Sensorineural
- Trial name
- NCT01796236
- Testing
- Minimally invasive surgery and BA400, Traditional surgery and BA300
- Where
- 7 sites in France, Netherlands and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 106 people
- Sponsor
- Cochlear Bone Anchored Solutions
Skin Diseases, Surgical Site Infection
Effectiveness of Preoperative Surgical Scrubbing Using Clorhexidine Digluconate and Parachlorometaxylenol (ECP)
Despite the wide variety of products and antiseptic agents, no agent is ideal for every situation. The investigators would like to evaluate the difference in reducing bacterial load, using 4% chlorhexidine digluconate and 3%…
- Trial name
- ECP (NCT02500758)
- Testing
- Preparatory handwash, Preoperative surgical scrubbing using 3% PCMX, Preoperative surgical scrubbing using 4% CHG
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ricardo Becerro de Bengoa Vallejo
Surgical Site Infections, Post Operative Complication
2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate Skin Cloths to Prevent SSI in Spine Surgery Patients
Surgical site infection (SSI) following spinal surgery is a frequent complication and results in higher morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs.
- Trial name
- DeSSI (NCT02490631)
- Testing
- 2% chlorhexidine gluconate cloths
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 158 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Surgical Conditions
Effect of Deep Versus Moderate Neuromuscular Block During Sevoflurane Anesthesia on Intraoperative Surgical Conditions.
A deep neuromuscular block (NMB) is often associated with improved surgical conditions especially in laparoscopic surgery. We previously showed that deep NMB is superior to a moderate NMB under propofol anesthesia.
- Trial name
- BLISS4 (NCT03170661)
- Testing
- Deep neuromuscular block
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- Leiden University Medical Center
Complications; Cesarean Section, Pregnancy
Mobius® Post-cesarean Pain Randomized Control Trial
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether the use of the Mobius® retractor decreased post-operative pain after cesarean section verses conventional retractor use.
- Trial name
- NCT00685932
- Testing
- Mobius Retractor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 154 people
- Sponsor
- Abbey Hardy-Fairbanks
Atherosclerosis, Stroke
Carotid Revascularization Endarterectomy Versus Stenting Trial
The purpose of the Carotid Revascularization Endarterectomy versus Stenting Trial (CREST) is to compare the relatively new procedure of stent-assisted carotid angioplasty (CAS) to the traditional and accepted surgical approach of…
- Conditions
- Atherosclerosis, Stroke, Carotid Stenosis, Cerebral Infarction
- Trial name
- CREST (NCT00004732)
- Testing
- Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA), Carotid Artery Stenting (CAS)
- Where
- 115 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 2,502 people
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
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
Surgical Patients, Pulmonary Complication
Prophylactic Noninvasive Ventilation in vs Postoperative Standard Care in High Risk Patients According to ARISCAT Score
Postoperative pulmonary complications are one of the most common complications after surgery. Noninvasive ventilation has been proposed post-operatively to prevent postoperative pulmonary complications.
- Trial name
- ANTICIPUSC (NCT03629431)
- Testing
- Prophylactic non-invasive ventilation, postoperative standard care
- Where
- 3 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 266 people
- Sponsor
- Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest
Hemorrhage
Non-Interventional Study About Treatment of Hemorrhages in Thyroid Surgery With TachoSil®
Considering the total number of thyroid procedures in Germany (100000 - 120000 cases per year), TachoSil® is a valuable tool to support surgical haemostasis, avoiding lymph leaks and support speech-nerve saving approaches.
- Trial name
- NCT00700141
- Where
- 132 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 482 people
- Sponsor
- Nycomed
Abortion, Second Trimester
24-hour Mifepristone and Buccal Versus Mifepristone and Vaginal Misoprostol for Cervical Preparation for D&E
This study aims to compare mifepristone and buccal misoprostol to mifepristone and vaginal misoprostol for cervical preparation for second trimester dilation and evacuation (D\&E).
- Trial name
- NCT03134183
- Testing
- Vaginal Misoprostol, Buccal Misoprostol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Surgical Procedures
Study of GSK1278863 to Reduce Ischemic Events in Patients Undergoing Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair
This study will test the hypothesis that GSK1278863 will reduce neurologic, renal, and/or cardiac ischemia in patients undergoing elective descending thoracic aorta/thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (DTA/TAAA) repair, a population…
- Trial name
- NCT01920594
- Testing
- GSK1278863
- Where
- 15 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Human Papilloma Virus Infection, Stage III Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx
Transoral Surgery Followed By Low-Dose or Standard-Dose Radiation Therapy With or Without Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With HPV Positive Stage III-IVA Oropharyngeal Cancer
This randomized phase II trial studies how well transoral surgery followed by low-dose or standard-dose radiation therapy works in treating patients with human papilloma virus (HPV) positive stage III-IVA oropharyngeal cancer.
- Conditions
- Human Papilloma Virus Infection, Stage III Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx, Stage IVA Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx, Stage IVB Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx
- Trial name
- NCT01898494
- Testing
- Transoral surgery, intensity-modulated radiation therapy, cisplatin
- Where
- 58 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 519 people
- Sponsor
- ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group