Clinical trials: Surgical Technique
Periodontitis
Emdogain Minimally Invasive Surgical Technique
The aim of this controlled study is to assess the clinical outcomes and patient reported outcomes of using minimally invasive surgical procedure with Straumann Emdogain as an adjunct (test treatment) or without Straumann Emdogain…
- Trial name
- NCT02551770
- Testing
- Scaling and root planing, Scaling and root planing without Emdogain, Emdogain application
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institut Straumann AG
Laparoscopic Technique no Switch to Open, Duration of Surgery
Clinical Trial Comparing Conventional and Robot-assisted(Da Vinci®)Laparoscopic Interventions for Hysterectomy
The aim of this study is to compare conventional with robot-assisted (Da Vinci®) laparoscopic hysterectomy regarding operating time peri-operative outcome and costs.
- Conditions
- Laparoscopic Technique no Switch to Open, Duration of Surgery, Intraoperative Complications, Postoperative Complications
- Trial name
- NCT00683293
- Testing
- Conventional Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, Robot-assisted (Da Vinci®) laparoscopic hysterectomy
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kantonsspital Aarau
Surgical Training
Virtual Reality vs Technical Video in Surgical Training
The use of instructional technical surgical videos is common in orthopaedic education. Many residents have used instructional technical surgical training videos prior to medical school, as well as during their residency program…
- Trial name
- NCT04404010
- Testing
- Immersive Virtual Reality, Surgical Technical Instructional Video
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Surgical Technique
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Open Surgical vs. Minimally-invasive Voluntary Adult Male Circumcision
This proposed randomized controlled trial will provide important data which will inform and enable the Mozambican government and global health programs to more effectively scale-up circumcision services.
- Trial name
- NCT01688310
- Testing
- Gomco Clamp with Tissue Adhesive, Open surgical circumcision
- Where
- Mozambique
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Católica de Moçambique
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
Crohn's Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease
A Comparison of Ultrasound Guided Transversus Abdominis Plane Nerve Block Techniques
Postoperative pain can pose significant challenges in the postoperative recovery of patients undergoing major colorectal surgery. Traditionally, opioids have played an important role in treating postoperative pain.
- Conditions
- Crohn's Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Postoperative Pain
- Trial name
- NCT02538679
- Testing
- US TAP Bupivacaine/Epinephrine, Lap TAP Bupivacaine/Epinephrine
- Volunteers
- 127 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Surgical Site Infection
Preoperative Skin Preparation Study to Evaluate the Antimicrobial Capabilities of Four Test Substances
Comparative study of antimicrobial effectiveness evaluation of of 26ml Project X, 10.5ml Project X, 5.1ml Project X and Prevantics Maxi swabstick following ASTM E1173 - Standard test method for evaluation of preoperative…
- Trial name
- NCT04218110
- Testing
- Isopropyl alcohol & Chlorhexidine Gluconate Antiseptic, Prevantics 3.15 % / 70 % Swabstick
- Where
- Romania
- Volunteers
- 329 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Professional Disposables International, Inc.
Gingival Recession, Bone Loss, Alveolar
Esthetic Outcomes of Single Immediate Implant Placement
A randomized controlled trial of 12-month duration to compare gingival margin location, buccal horizontal ridge dimensions, and interproximal crestal bone levels following two surgical approaches for immediate placement of…
- Trial name
- NCT02435706
- Testing
- Flapless immediate implant placement, Flap assisted immediate implant placement, Implant and temporary crown
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Gingival Recession
Platelet Rich Fibrin vs Sub Epithelial Connective Tissue and Coronally Advanced Flap Alone in Gingival Recession
Gingival thickness plays a key role not only in the etiology but also in the treatment of gingival recessions. a thin marginal tissue lining the hard periodontal tissues seems to be one of the main risk factor for the onset of…
- Trial name
- NCT03712852
- Testing
- PRF+CAF treated patients, SCTG+ CAF treated patients, CAF treated patients
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- G. d'Annunzio University
Osteoarthritis of the Hip
Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) Surgical Techniques Comparing the Direct Anterior Approach to the Posterior Approach
The purpose of this study is to compare the short term effectiveness and return to function of subjects undergoing primary Total Hip Arthroplasty using an Anterior Approach (incision on the front part of the hip joint) versus…
- Trial name
- NCT01807104
- Testing
- Anterior Approach / Posterior Approach, Anterior versus Posterior Approach for total hip replacement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 87 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Barrett, William, M.D.
Osteoarthritis
Single-use Efficiency Instruments With Patient Specific Technique (MyKnee®) Versus Traditional Metal Instruments With Conventional Surgical Technique
To compare economic factors and the rate of adverse events between two types of instrumentation used for total knee replacement: Single-use Efficiency Instruments with Patient Specific Technique (MyKnee®) Traditional Metal…
- Trial name
- NCT03148379
- Testing
- Customized patient instruments, Traditional Metal Instruments
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medacta USA
Urinary Incontinence
Assessment of Two Postoperative Techniques Used to Predict Voiding Efficiency After Gynecologic Surgery
After gynecologic surgery, it may be difficult to void (urinate). This problem is usually short-term with normal function returning within a few days to a few weeks.
- Trial name
- NCT00392210
- Testing
- Voiding Trial
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 79 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
FINPOP 2015: Incidence, Methods, Complications and Quality of Life of Pelvic Organ Prolapse Operations in Finland 2015
The aim of this study is to investigate the safety and effectivity of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) surgery. In this multi center study the population consists of POP operations done in Finland year 2015.The study is prospective…
- Trial name
- NCT02716506
- Testing
- POP surgery
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 3,515 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Society for Gynecological Surgery in Finland
Induced Abortion, Abortion Techniques
Mifepristone Versus Misoprostol for Cervical Preparation Prior to Surgical Abortion Between 11 to 15 Weeks
Surgical abortion in the late first trimester and early second trimester is usually performed with the aid of a cervical preparing agent, which helps to open up the uterine cervix for the procedure.
- Conditions
- Induced Abortion, Abortion Techniques, Mifepristone, Misoprostol
- Trial name
- MIMI11-15 (NCT01636063)
- Testing
- Mifepristone, Misoprostol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University
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
Glaucoma Open-Angle Primary, Glaucoma
Comparing Preoperative Injection of Mitomycin-C vs. Intraoperative Injection of Mitomycin-C vs. Topical Application of Mitomycin-C (Conventional Use) in Trabeculectomy
In this Pilot explorative study, the investigators are going to estimate and compare the outcomes of three different delivery methods of MMC for Trabeculectomy: a subconjunctival injection of MMC 0.002% at the site of future…
- Conditions
- Glaucoma Open-Angle Primary, Glaucoma, Open Angle Glaucoma, Glaucoma, Open-Angle
- Trial name
- NCT03875911
- Testing
- Mitomycin C
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
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.
Osteo Arthritis Knee, Total Knee Arthroplasty
Comparing Surgical and Economical Parameters of Total Knee Replacement.
Randomized study comparing surgical and economic parameter of Total Knee Arthroplasty performed using two different specific surgical techniques.
- Trial name
- NCT03427047
- Testing
- MyKnee with single use Efficiency Instrument, Stryker Navigational with conventional metal instruments
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medacta USA