Clinical trials: Surgical Procedures
New Surgical Scars, Scars
Laser Treatment for Fresh Surgical Scars and Mature Scars
The purpose of this study is to measure the effectiveness of the RevLite Laser in the treatment of both fresh surgical scars and mature/older scars.
- Trial name
- NCT01030198
- Testing
- RevLite (Laser Treatment)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cynosure, Inc.
Cataract Surgery
Intra-surgical Evaluation of CATS Tonometer Prism and Abbott Medical Optics Versus Alcon Phacoemulsification Machines
This study will measure the dynamic real-time intraocular pressure (IOP) in the anterior chamber during standard phacoemulsification surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT02910362
- Testing
- Alcon phacoemulsification equipment, AMO phacoemulsification equipment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Intuor Technologies, Inc.
Critically Ill, Hypoglycemia
The Efficacy of Glucagon Like Peptide (GLP) - 1(7-36) Amide for Glycemic Control in Critically Ill Patients
The goal of this present proposal is to examine the efficacy of GLP-1 administered to control blood glucose in critically ill patients.
- Trial name
- NCT00798590
- Testing
- Glucagon-Like Peptide-1, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Incisional Hernia
Xen Matrix™ AB Surgical Graft in Ventral or Incisional Midline Hernias
This study aims to prospectively explore the use of XenMatrix™ AB Surgical Graft for ventral or incisional midline hernia repair in patients across all wound classes ("All Comers") through 24 months post repair.
- Trial name
- NCT02691962
- Testing
- Xen Matrix AB
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- C. R. Bard
Surgical Skin Preparation
In-vivo Efficacy of Patient Preoperative Prep, ZuraPrep (ZP)
The objective of the study is to demonstrate the antimicrobial efficacy of the Zurex Preoperative Prep (ZuraPrep - clear) on skin flora of the abdomen and inguinal regions of human subjects.
- Trial name
- ZP (NCT03782103)
- Testing
- ZuraPrep Clear Solution, ChloraPrep, ZuraPrep Vehicle
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 156 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zurex Pharma, Inc.
Appendicitis
Wound Infection Alexis Wound Retractor
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the incidence of surgical site wound infection will be reduced in open appendectomy patients through the use of the Alexis® wound retractor.
- Trial name
- NCT00323453
- Testing
- Open appendectomy using Alexis Wound Retractor followed by standardized wound closure, Open appendectomy with standardized wound closure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 109 people
- Sponsor
- Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Fracture Fixation, Intra-Articular Fractures
Hemostasis in Kocher-Langenbeck Approaches for Acetabular Surgery Using a Topical Surgical Hemostat (Vitagel)
The purpose of the study is to determine whether surgical hemostats can minimize blood loss, need for allogeneic blood transfusions and their associated risks, and costs in patients with certain acetabular fractures requiring…
- Conditions
- Fracture Fixation, Intra-Articular Fractures, Acetabulum
- Trial name
- NCT01230931
- Testing
- Vitagel, Standard of care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Aortic Stenosis
PARTNER 3 Trial: Safety and Effectiveness of the SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve in Low Risk Patients With Aortic Stenosis
To establish the safety and effectiveness of the Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) in patients with severe, calcific aortic stenosis who are at low operative risk for standard aortic valve replacement.
- Trial name
- P3 (NCT02675114)
- Testing
- SAVR, SAPIEN 3 THV
- Where
- 77 sites in United States, Australia and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- Edwards Lifesciences
Hysteroscopic Surgery
Comparison of Fluid Capture Efficiency of the Total Capture Drape Versus a Standard Drape for Hysteroscopy
Safety during operative hysteroscopy requires a fluid management system to assist in gauging patient fluid absorption of media used for visualizing the uterine cavity.
- Trial name
- NCT04540952
- Testing
- Total Capture Drape, Standard Hysteroscopy Drape
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
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
Macular Degeneration
Pilot Study: A Randomized Trial Of Anesthetic Agents For Intravitreal Injection
This study is designed to compare four currently used types of anesthesia used prior to intravitreal injection in order to evaluate the most effective method of anesthesia in reducing pain and discomfort associated with…
- Trial name
- NCT00769392
- Testing
- Proparacaine Ophthalmic, Tetracaine Ophthalmic, Lidocaine 4%
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Lahey Clinic
Low Back Pain, Opiate Addiction
Study of Opioid Use After Lumbar and Cervical Spine Surgery
The purpose of this project is to assess the impact of an educational video on the use of prescription opioid medication during a 6-month period following spine surgery.
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Opiate Addiction, Neck Pain
- Trial name
- SOULCS (NCT02674711)
- Testing
- Educational Video
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Brooke Army Medical Center
Post-Surgical Scars
Treatment of Post-Surgical Scars With Traditional Ablative Er:YAG Versus Fractional Ablative Er:YAG
The investigators will compare the efficacy of Traditional Ablative Er:YAG Versus Fractional Ablative Er:YAG in a split scar study. The patient will receive a month treatment for 3 months. Then follow up for the next 2 months.
- Trial name
- Er:YAG (NCT02397564)
- Testing
- Er:YAG laser, traditional and fractional settings
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Louisville
Postoperative Hemorrhage
U.S. Study of Fibrocaps in Surgical Hemostasis
The purpose of this study was to characterize the safety and hemostatic activity of topical Fibrocaps in surgical patients when control of mild to moderate bleeding by standard surgical techniques was ineffective and/or…
- Trial name
- NCT01256164
- Testing
- Fibrocaps (fibrin sealant), Gelfoam
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Mallinckrodt
Surgical Wound
The Closer Trial: A Safety and Efficacy Study of the Rex Medical Vascular Sealing System
The objective of this trial is to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the Rex Medical Closer Vascular Sealing System in sealing femoral arterial access sites.
- Trial name
- Closer (NCT02136004)
- Testing
- Closer VSS
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- Rex Medical
Persistent Pain After Delivery
Persistent Pain After CS Delivery
Many factors influence the development of persistent pain after CS (chronic pain) as well as post-partum depression. We are attempting to use trajectory pain methods in an attempt to identify those at risk for the development of…
- Trial name
- NCT01996592
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 575 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Sternal Wound Infection, Mediastinitis
Rapid Sternal Closure System (TALON)
The primary objective is to establish if the Rapid Sternal Closure System (RSCS) improves early postoperative recovery as manifested by decreased pain and improved pulmonary function.
- Trial name
- TALON (NCT00638014)
- Testing
- Rapid Sternal Closure System, Conventional wire closure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Trial Comparing PLA to HIGRT (PROVE-HCC)
This phase II, randomized trial compare Quality of Life for patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) who are not surgical candidates or decline surgery and are treated with Percutaneous Local Ablation (PLA) or…
- Trial name
- PROVE-HCC (NCT03402607)
- Testing
- Percutaneous Local Ablation, Hypofractionated Image Guided Radiation Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Pain
Study Evaluating A Novel Ibuprofen Formulation In The Treatment Of Dental Pain
This study will compare the analgesic efficacy of a single-dose of a novel ibuprofen formulation to placebo and acetaminophen in the treatment of post-surgical dental pain following "wisdom" tooth (third molar) removal.
- Trial name
- NCT01216163
- Testing
- Novel Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 218 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
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
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