Clinical trials: Surgical Technique
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
SubQStim: A Post-market Study of Subcutaneous Nerve Stimulation in Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS) Patients
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of peripheral nerve stimulation utilizing a subcutaneous lead implant technique (SQS) plus optimized medical management (OMM) versus OMM alone in patients suffering from…
- Trial name
- NCT01711619
- Testing
- subcutaneous nerve stimulation, Optimized Medical Management
- Where
- 26 sites in Australia, Austria and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 162 people
- Sponsor
- MedtronicNeuro
Subscapularis Peel, Morselized Osteotomy
Comparing Two Surgical Methods of Fixation of Subscapularis During Shoulder Arthroplasty
This pilot study is being conducted to compare 2 methods of access to the shoulder for arthroplasty in patients with Osteoarthritis as we do not know has a better outcome.
- Trial name
- NCT00508105
- Testing
- subscapularis peel, osteotomy
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Hemophilia A
Phase 3/4 Study of a Recombinant Protein-Free Factor VIII (rAHF-PFM): Comparison of Continuous Infusion Versus Intermittent Bolus Infusion in Hemophilia A Subjects Undergoing Major Orthopedic Surgery
The purpose of this study is to compare the hemostatic efficacy and safety of continuous infusion versus intermittent bolus infusion in the peri- and post-operative setting, employing rAHF-PFM, a recombinant antihemophilic factor…
- Trial name
- NCT00357656
- Testing
- Recombinant Protein-Free Factor VIII (rAHF-PFM)
- Where
- 36 sites in United States, Austria and 12 more
- Volunteers
- 85 people
- Sponsor
- Baxalta now part of Shire
Digital Block
Comparison of Three Methods of Hemoglobin Monitoring
This study will further investigate the Masimo SpHb [FDA Approved] continuous non-invasive hemoglobin monitor in spine surgery patients.
- Trial name
- NCT01284296
- Testing
- Lidocaine digital block, Masimo SpHb continuous hemoglobin monitor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
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
POSTOPERATIVE PAIN
Comparative Study of Two Different Techniques to Perform TAP-blocks
The TAP is a space between the muscle layers of the abdominal wall that houses nerves supplying the abdominal skin. Injecting the local anesthetic ropivacaine into this space will block these nerves and prevent pain following…
- Trial name
- Surgical-TAP (NCT02571439)
- Testing
- Surgical TAP block, Conventional TAP block, 0.5% ropivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Maimonides Medical Center
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
Incision, Surgical
Orthopaedic Surgical Wound Closure Comparison Study
This study is trying to find out if there is one method of surgical incision closure is better than another. The three different wound closure methods in this study are currently used in standard of care.
- Trial name
- NCT05251064
- Testing
- Suture, Clozex, Zipline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Breast Cancer
Evaluating New Surgical Technique in Management of Female Patients With Operable Multifocal Breast Cancer
Multi-focal Breast Cancers(MFBC) still have undiscoverable Clinical Significance reflecting on a debatable surgical decision for this Category of breast cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT03900299
- Testing
- oncoplastic breast surgery
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 114 people
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Breast Cancer, Perioperative/Postoperative Complications
Fibrin Sealant in Preventing Fluid Build Up During Surgery in Patients Undergoing Breast Reconstruction
The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy of an alternative surgical technique and the use of fibrin sealant in preventing post-operative seroma formation.
- Trial name
- NCT01649505
- Testing
- fibrin sealant (Beriplast P, TISSEEL VH), breast reconstruction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Abdominal Hernias and Other Abdominal Wall Conditions, Post-operative Pain
A Study to Evaluate Two Different Surgical Methods for Treatment for Abdominal Wall Diastasis
This is a three armed prospective randomized trial that will compare two different surgical techniques for reconstruction of the abdominal wall diastasis with a conservative treatment procedure.
- Conditions
- Abdominal Hernias and Other Abdominal Wall Conditions, Post-operative Pain, Recurrence
- Trial name
- NCT01586741
- Testing
- Quill suture application for repair or polypropylene mesh
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
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.
Scoliosis Idiopathic, Pain, Postoperative
Virtual Reality After Pediatric Scoliosis Surgery
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the use of virtual reality after scoliosis surgery in pediatric patients.
- Trial name
- VRAS-PS (NCT04584970)
- Testing
- Applied VR, Apple iPad
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
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
Acute Wounds From Trauma, Dehiscence or Surgical Complications
Comparison of Two Methods of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
The current standard for negative pressure wound therapy is the Vacuum Assisted Closure Device (VAC), a commercial system that utilizes a computerized suction pump to apply negative pressure to an open-cell poly-urethane foam…
- Trial name
- NCT00724750
- Testing
- Gauze suction (G-SUC), Vacuum Assisted Closure Device (VAC)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
General Anesthesia, Elective Surgery
The Rotational Insertion Technique for ProSeal Laryngeal Mask Airway
The purpose of this study is to compare two insertion techniques of large size ProSeal laryngeal mask airway. We hypothesized that insertion of ProSeal laryngeal mask airway with 90-degree rotation would reduce the contact…
- Trial name
- NCT00966186
- Testing
- Insertion fo ProSeal laryngeal mask airway
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
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
Postoperative Pain
Transversus Abdominis Plane Catheter: a Study of Method
Major abdominal surgery is associated with postoperative pain. Transversus Abdominis Plane(TAP) block has been shown to reduce pain and opioid-requirements after abdominal surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01395043
- Testing
- Placing bilateral TAP-catheters preoperatively, Bupivacain 2.5 mg/ml with epinephrine bolus in TAP-catheters
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Aalborg University Hospital
Nephrectomy, Partial Nephrectomy
Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB): in Patients Undergoing Surgery Through a Flank or Anterior Subcostal Incision.
Using a randomized double-blinded study design, the study goal is to evaluate the superiority of Erector Spinae Plane block (ESPB) in the peri-operative pain management of patients undergoing surgery through a flank or anterior…
- Conditions
- Nephrectomy, Partial Nephrectomy, Incision Site Discomfort
- Trial name
- NCT03691935
- Testing
- Ropivacaine, Normal saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
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