Clinical trials: Surgical Procedures
Opioid Use, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
The Impact of Perioperative Ketamine Infusion on Surgical Recovery
In order to effectively treat surgical pain with the least amount of opioids required, a multi-modal approach must include medications with different mechanisms of actions at alternative receptors.
- Conditions
- Opioid Use, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery, Anesthesia, Ketamine
- Trial name
- NCT04625283
- Testing
- Ketamine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,570 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Elective Surgical Procedures
A Patient-oriented Risk Communication Tool to Improve Patient Experience, Knowledge and Outcomes After Elective Surgery
Many people have inpatient surgery each day. Most people will have no complications but some will have minor or serious complications.
- Trial name
- NCT03422133
- Testing
- Patient-oriented, personalized risk communication eHealth application
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 201 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Aphakia, Cataract
Comparison of the Hoya Surgical Optics (HSO) iSert 251 Posterior Chamber Aspheric Aphakic Intraocular Lens to Historical / Literature Controls.
The purpose of this multi-center clinical trail is to determine the safety and efficacy of the iSert 251 for the correction of aphakia.
- Trial name
- NCT01292629
- Testing
- iSert 251 intraocular lens
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 125 people
- Sponsor
- Hoya Surgical Optics, Inc.
Glaucoma, Open-Angle
Study of OMNI Surgical System and iStent for Eyes With OAG (Trident)
First, to compare safety and effectiveness outcomes for canaloplasty and trabeculotomy using the OMNI Surgical System to implantation of the iStent inject in lowering intraocular pressure (IOP) in pseudophakic eyes with open…
- Trial name
- NCT04658095
- Testing
- Canaloplasty and trabeculotomy with the OMNI system., iStent inject, Canaloplasty
- Where
- 5 sites in Germany, Spain and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Sight Sciences, Inc.
Analgesia, Obstetrical, Coagulation Defect; Postpartum
IV Ketorolac on Platelet Function Post-Cesarean Delivery
Cesarean delivery has become the most common surgical procedure in the US. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have been shown to improve the quality of post-cesarean analgesia and markedly reduce opioid consumption.
- Conditions
- Analgesia, Obstetrical, Coagulation Defect; Postpartum, Nonsteroidals (NSAIDs)Toxicity, Postpartum Hemorrhage
- Trial name
- KetoPltAgg (NCT03805607)
- Testing
- Ketorolac Tromethamine 30 MG/ML
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Nausea, Postoperative
Effects of Aromatherapy on Nausea Levels
Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of essential oils from plants for the improvement of physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Healthcare providers play an important role in improving the care of patients with nausea.
- Trial name
- NCT04882501
- Testing
- QUEASEEase aromatherapy quick tab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 113 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inova Health Care Services
Cataract
Study of the Femtosecond Laser System as Compared to Continuous Curvilinear Capsulorhexis for Cataract Surgery
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the OptiMedica Femtosecond Laser System to perform surgical maneuvers used in the treatment of subjects with cataracts.
- Trial name
- NCT01069172
- Testing
- FS Laser Surgery, CCC Surgery
- Where
- Dominican Republic
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott Medical Optics
Epilepsy
First Add-on vs. Mono-therapy Study of Topiramate in Neuro-Surgical Patients
The purpose of this study is to examine seizure control and tolerability of Topiramate after either transitioning from previous antiepileptic drug (AED) or adding on to previous AED.
- Trial name
- TEAMS (NCT01627860)
- Testing
- Topiramate add-on therapy, Topiramate monotherapy
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Johnson & Johnson Taiwan Ltd
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
Prevention of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) in Surgical Patients
This study will compare two different drug regimens (oral dronabinol versus intravenous ondanseteron) for the prevention of post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV).
- Trial name
- PONV (NCT00757822)
- Testing
- Dronabinol, Ondansetron
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 216 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Surgical Site Infection
Bacterial Contamination: Iodine vs Saline Irrigation in Pediatric Spine Surgery
This study will evaluate the safety of povidone-iodine irrigation in pediatric spinal patients by collecting pre- and post-operative safety labwork.
- Trial name
- NCT02527512
- Testing
- Povidone-Iodine, Normal Saline
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 173 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Susceptibility to
Non-surgical Intervention for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
This randomized controlled trial graduate student research study will explore the effect of non-surgical intervention of the dorsal application of Kinesio Tape for carpal tunnel syndrome, and forearm wrist hand pain.
- Trial name
- NCT03360344
- Testing
- Kinesio 12 inch Tape, Kinesio 4 inch Tape, Cock up Splint and Lumbrical exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Congenital Bleeding Disorder, Haemophilia B
Efficacy and Safety of NNC-0156-0000-0009 During Surgical Procedures in Subjects With Haemophilia B
This trial is conducted in Africa, Asia, Europe and the United States of America (USA). The aim of the trial is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of NNC-0156-0000-0009 (nonacog beta pegol) during surgical procedures in patients…
- Trial name
- paradigm™ 3 (NCT01386528)
- Testing
- nonacog beta pegol
- Where
- 41 sites in United States, Austria and 15 more
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Novo Nordisk A/S
Alveolar Bone Loss
Treatment of Alveolar Bone Defects Using Aastrom Biosciences Autologous Tissue Repair Cell Therapy
The purpose of this research is to determine if a subject's own bone marrow tissue can help regenerate bone in the area of his/her jaw where a tooth has been removed using Tissue Repair Cell (TRC) Therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT00755911
- Testing
- Tissue Repair Cells (TRC), Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Obesity
Harmonic Versus Electro Surgery in Lower Body Lift Procedures
The objective of this study is to determine if the use of The Harmonic™ (an ultrasonic surgical instrument) in Lower Body Lift procedures reduces volume and duration of wound drainage after surgery when compared to Electro…
- Trial name
- LBL (NCT00522171)
- Testing
- The Harmonic™ ultrasonic scalpel
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Germany
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ethicon Endo-Surgery
Pain
Gabapentin as an Adjunct to Paracervical Block for Perioperative Pain Management
This is a randomized controlled trial of gabapentin 600 mg compared to placebo given 1-2 hours preoperatively in conjunction with perioperative paracervical block for surgical abortion.
- Trial name
- Gaba (NCT02944656)
- Testing
- Gabapentin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 114 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Delirium
The Prevention of Delirium and Complications Associated With Surgical Treatments Multi Center Clinical Trial
Delirium is a medical term or condition that includes a temporary inability to focus attention and to think clearly. Delirium occurs commonly (10% to 70%) in patients older than 60 undergoing large surgeries.
- Trial name
- PODCAST (NCT01690988)
- Testing
- Ketamine (0.5 mg/kg), Ketamine (1 mg/kg)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 746 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Extremity Fractures
MICRO Study: Detecting Bacterial Infections Related to Orthopaedic Surgical Implants
A prospective trial conducted at Shock Trauma of patients between 18 years of age and older who have sustained a fracture with metal implanted.
- Trial name
- MICRO (NCT03132246)
- Testing
- Blood draws
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 260 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy Requiring Surgical Intervention
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Two Different Morcellators for HoLEP Procedures
To compare efficiency, in terms of tissue morcellation and removal time, of two commercially available FDA-approved morcellators: the VersaCut and the Piranha in subjects undergoing HoLEP procedure for benign prostatic…
- Trial name
- NCT02195622
- Testing
- Lumenis VersaCut Morcellator, Wolf Piranha Morcellator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana Kidney Stone Institute
Severe Aortic Stenosis
Safety and Efficacy Study of the Medtronic CoreValve® System in the Treatment of Severe, Symptomatic Aortic Stenosis in Intermediate Risk Subjects Who Need Aortic Valve Replacement (SURTAVI).
The purpose of the study is to investigate the safety and efficacy of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) in patients with severe, symptomatic Aortic Stenosis (AS) at intermediate surgical risk by randomizing patients…
- Trial name
- SURTAVI (NCT01586910)
- Testing
- Medtronic CoreValve® System Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI), Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR), Medtronic CoreValve® Evolut R System Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
- Where
- 86 sites in United States, Canada and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 1,746 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Cardiovascular
Right Ventricular Dysfunction
TEE 3D RV Assessment for SAVR, Mini AVR, and TAVR
Three-dimensional echocardiography has become a gold standard to assess right ventricular (RV) function, and investigators plan to use 3D transesophageal echocardiography to assess RV function in 3 types of aortic valve…
- Trial name
- NCT05804240
- Testing
- 3D TEE RVEF
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
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