Clinical trials: Surgical Recovery
Pain, Constipation
Effect of Lidocaine and Esmolol to Improve the Quality of Recovery
The purpose of this prospective, randomized, double-blinded, active-controlled study is: To assess the effectiveness of systemic administration of lidocaine and esmolol in combination (vs.
- Conditions
- Pain, Constipation, Nausea, Vomiting
- Trial name
- NCT01114997
- Testing
- Lidocaine, Esmolol, Lidocaine + Esmolol (Combo)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Surgery
Brain Function Monitoring During Surgery
The purpose of this research is to gather information on the effectiveness of the Sedline Brain Function Monitor, and its use in this study to determine whether monitoring the brain activity during anesthesia will improve…
- Trial name
- NCT06619730
- Testing
- Sedline Brain Function Monitor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Abdominal Hysterectomy (& Wertheim)
Lidocaine and Ketamine in Abdominal Surgery
This study is being done to determine if combined infusions of lidocaine and ketamine is better than a lidocaine or ketamine infusion alone, or to placebo in improving recovery after abdominal hysterectomy.
- Trial name
- NCT00721110
- Testing
- Lidocaine, Ketamine, Ketamine + Lidocaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Colorectal Surgery, Hepatobiliary Surgery
A Trial of Adding Lung Protective Strategies to Existing Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocols and Its Effects on Improving Post-Operative Lung Function
The objective of this study is to determine whether the addition of lung protective strategies to existing enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols for colorectal surgeries and hepatobiliary surgeries will improve…
- Trial name
- NCT04411186
- Testing
- Standard Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocol, ERAS and 5 Lung Protective Interventions
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Atelectasis, Pulmonary Infection
Bi-PAP vs Sham Bi-PAP on Pulmonary Function in Morbidly Obese Patients After Bariatric Surgery
The effect of biphasic positive airway pressure (Bi-PAP) at individualized pressures on the postoperative pulmonary recovery of morbidly obese patients (MOP) undergoing open bariatric surgery (OBS) and possible placebo…
- Conditions
- Atelectasis, Pulmonary Infection, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pulmonary Disease
- Trial name
- NCT03438383
- Testing
- Bi-PAP
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Evangelismos Hospital
Post-operative Ileus
Nicotine Gum Recovery After Colorectal Surgery
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether the use of nicotine gum in the postoperative period influences surgical outcome in patients undergoing colorectal surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01662115
- Testing
- Nicotine gum, Regular chewing gum
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Pain, Postoperative
Caffeine and Neurologic Recovery Following Surgery and General Anesthesia
The ongoing opioid epidemic is a public health crisis, and surgical patients are particularly vulnerable to opioid-dependency and related risks. Emerging data suggest that caffeine may reduce pain after surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT03577730
- Testing
- Caffeine Citrate, Dextrose Water
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Heart Defects, Congenital, Hyperglycemia
SPECS: Safe Pediatric Euglycemia in Cardiac Surgery
Critically ill children, including children undergoing heart surgery, commonly develop elevated blood glucose (also known as "blood sugar") levels during their illness, which can lead to poor health outcomes and an increased risk…
- Trial name
- SPECS (NCT00443599)
- Testing
- Insulin, Usual Care
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 989 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
External Causes of Morbidity and Mortality
Post Operative Walking Enhancements for Recovery (POWER) Trial
This study is a non-blinded randomized controlled trial. Consenting participants will be randomized to routine post-operative ambulation vs.
- Trial name
- POWER (NCT01254851)
- Testing
- goal-augmented post-operative care
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 146 people
- Sponsor
- Loyola University
High Grade Glioma
Low Dose Radiation Therapy for Glioblastoma Multiforme
To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of low dose rate radiation therapy plus temozolomide. This will be in patients with High Grade Glioma (to only include Anaplastic Astrocytoma or Glioblastoma Multiforme) who have…
- Trial name
- NCT01466686
- Testing
- Low Dose Fractionated Radiation Therapy (LDFRT), Temozolomide
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Morbid Obesity, Postoperative Pain
Patients-Controlled Epidural Analgesia After Gastric Bypass for Morbid Obesity Using Morphine-Levobupivacaine Regimens
Adequate postoperative analgesia can facilitate recovery following gastric bypass surgery for morbid obesity. The efficacy and safety of intravenous patient - controlled analgesia has been studied, but up to date no data are…
- Conditions
- Morbid Obesity, Postoperative Pain, Postoperative Bowel Function, Postoperative Ambulation
- Trial name
- NCT01249872
- Testing
- GROUP A : 0 mg MORPHINE-0.1% LEVOBUPIVACAINE, GROUP B : 1 mg MORPHINE- 0.1% LEVOBUPIVACAINE, GROUP C : 2 mg MORPHINE-0.1% LEVOBUPIVACAINE
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- University of Patras
Cervical Cancer, Uterine Endometrial Cancer
Implementation of a Rapid Recovery Program in Gynecologic Oncology Surgery: A Pilot Study
Over 600,000 hysterectomies are performed annually in the United States. Despite increasing use of less invasive approaches, the majority of hysterectomies are still performed via traditional laparotomy, which can be associated…
- Conditions
- Cervical Cancer, Uterine Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01705288
- Testing
- Laparotomy, intravenous narcotics, standard anesthesia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 103 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota
Ovarian Cancer, Fallopian Tube Cancer
Accelerating Gastrointestinal Recovery
This study is designed to determine whether an oral perioperative medication (alvimopan--a selective mu antagonist) improves bowel recovery over placebo after surgery for ovarian cancer.
- Conditions
- Ovarian Cancer, Fallopian Tube Cancer, Peritoneal Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01704651
- Testing
- Alvimopan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 146 people
- Sponsor
- Jamie N. Bakkum-Gamez
Postoperative Pain
Optimizing Recovery in Abdominoplasty
The overall purpose of this study is to evaluate the analgesic efficacy of liposomal bupivacaine in optimizing pain control, minimizing the risk of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), and improving recovery after…
- Trial name
- NCT04254692
- Testing
- Liposomal bupivacaine, Standard of care
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Hip Osteoarthritis
Feasibility of the Hip Instructional Prehabilitation Program for Enhanced Recovery (HIPPER)
Osteoarthritis (OA), leading to hip replacement, is a leading contributor to global mobility impairment. Given the boom in the older demographic it is not surprising that there is an 11% increased demand for replacement every 5…
- Trial name
- HIPPER (NCT02969512)
- Testing
- HIPPER, OASIS Online Educational Webinars
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Laparoscopic Surgery
Labetalol and Esmolol: Vital Signs and Post Operative Pain Management
This study proposes to investigate the effects of labetalol or esmolol on managing the vital signs (like blood pressure and heart rate) during surgery, on pain management, and on the later recovery after surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01114971
- Testing
- Fentanyl, Labetalol, Esmolol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Activities of Daily Living, Caregivers
Functional Recovery and Caregiver Burden Following Surgery in the Elderly
The purpose of this study is to assess the functional recovery of older ambulatory surgical patients and the impact of the current model of care on the caregivers of these patients.
- Conditions
- Activities of Daily Living, Caregivers, Ambulatory Surgical Procedures
- Trial name
- FOCUS (NCT01382251)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 123 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Colorectal Carcinoma
Improvement of Fluid Balance in Patients Undergoing Surgery of the Colon and Rectum
58 patients undergoing surgery of the large bowel are divided into two groups. The control group will receive standard care. The intervention group will receive standard care plus optimization of the blood circulation based on…
- Trial name
- HOC (NCT01175317)
- Testing
- Goal-directed fluid optimization, Regimen based on expertise anaesthesist
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Fractures, Bone, Nausea and Vomiting, Postoperative
Quality of Recovery After Dexamethasone, Ondansetron or Placebo Intrathecal Morphine Administration
The aim of this study is to evaluate not only the occurrence of side effects, but the quality of the recovery (QoR-40 Questionnaire) of patients submitted to spinal anesthesia with administration of low doses (0.1 mg) of…
- Conditions
- Fractures, Bone, Nausea and Vomiting, Postoperative, Pruritus, Morphine Adverse Reaction
- Trial name
- NCT03035942
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, Ondansetron, Saline
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 135 people
- Sponsor
- Pontificia Universidade Catolica de Sao Paulo
Malignant Neoplasm
Impact of Early Mobility on Post-Surgery Recovery in Patients Undergoing Oncologic Surgeries
This trial studies the impact of early mobility tracked with a 3-dimensional (3D) motion tracking technology (XSENS) on post-surgery recovery in patients undergoing oncologic surgeries.
- Trial name
- NCT04000581
- Testing
- Best Practice, Physical Activity, Questionnaire Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Roswell Park Cancer Institute