Clinical trials: Surgical Technique Comparison
Surgical Wound Closure Technique
Evaluation of Aesthetic Surgical Wound Closure by a Single Layer in Comparison With Traditional Multi-layer Closure
the study is comparing the results of aesthetic surgery wound closure by a single layer versus the traditional multi-layer closure as regards the wound healing time, local wound complications, and the scar formed.
- Trial name
- NCT05166681
- Testing
- surgical wound suturing
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Abouqir General Hospital
Upper Limb Surgery
Ultrasound-guided Versus Blind Technique in Medial Brachial Cutaneous Nerve and Intercostobrachial Nerve Blocks
The axillary brachial plexus block is a technique of locoregional anesthesia indicated in the distal upper limb surgery : hand, forearm, the lower third of the arm including the elbow.
- Trial name
- ECHO_NCMB (NCT02940847)
- Testing
- medial brachial cutaneous nerve block and intercostobrachial nerve block with blind technique, medial brachial cutaneous nerve block and intercostobrachial nerve block with ultrasound-guided technique
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Central Hospital, Nancy, France
Obesity
Research Study of Nutritional Methods to Reduce Body Fat Percentages in Overweight and Obese Populations
The purpose of this study is to compare the use of personalized low-fat meal plans vs. non-personalized low-fat meal plans and the results in body fat reduction in overweight and obese subjects 25 to 45 years of age.
- Trial name
- NCT00487344
- Testing
- Non-Personalized Meal Planning, Personalized Meal Planning and Dietetic Consultation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Central FITT, Inc
Gingival Recession
Two Techniques for Root Coverage With a Xenogeneic Collagen Matrix
Gingival recessions are often successfully treated by coronally advanced flap technique (CAF) associated with subepithelial connective tissue grafts (SCTG).
- Trial name
- NCT02129504
- Testing
- root coverage comparing two techniques
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Pancreatic Fistula, Distal Pancreatectomy Complications
An Evaluation of a New Technique Utilizing a Biologic Glue and Tissue Patch to Seal the Cut Edge of the Pancreas Following Removal of the Tail of the Pancreas
The purpose of this trial is to determine whether the use of an autologous falciform ligament patch combined with fibrin glue will reduce the rate of pancreatic fistula in patients completing distal pancreatectomy.
- Conditions
- Pancreatic Fistula, Distal Pancreatectomy Complications, Falciform Patch Pancreatic Closure, Fibrin Glue Pancreatic Closure
- Trial name
- NCT00889213
- Testing
- Falciform patch and fibrin glue application, standard pancreatic closure
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 190 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Interdental Papillae Reconstruction, Hyaluronic Acid
A Modern, Non-surgical Method for Treating Papillary Deficiencies is the Use of Hyaluronic Acid, Which Have Demonstrated Encouraging Outcome. Subperiosteal Hyaluronic Acid Injection Overlay Technique with the Idea of Merging Hyaluronic Acid Injection with Surgical Intervention to Reconstruct Idp
The interdental papilla is a crucial part of an esthetic smile, its loss results in gingival black triangles giving unpleasant appearance which directly affect patient self-esteem (Lee et al. 2016).
- Trial name
- NCT06889311
- Testing
- Subperiosteal hyaluronic acid injection overlay technique, Tunneling with connective tissue graft.
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Sleeve Gastrectomy, External Oblique Intercostal Plane Block
Comparison of the Effects of External Oblique Intercostal Plane Block and Subcostal Transversus Plane Block Methods With Ultrasound Guidance on Postoperative Analgesia in Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Operations
The primary aim of this study was to investigate the effects of the external oblique intercostal plane block and the subcostal transversus abdominis plane block on postoperative pain scores and opioid consumption in patients…
- Conditions
- Sleeve Gastrectomy, External Oblique Intercostal Plane Block, Subcostal Transverse Abdominis Plane Block
- Trial name
- NCT07547280
- Testing
- Ultrasound-guided external oblique intercostal plane block, Local anesthetic infiltration, Subcostal Transversus Abdominis Plane Block (s-TAP)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sanliurfa Education and Research Hospital
Crown Lengthening, Crown Lengthening Procedure With Ostectomy
Comparison of Er:YAG Assisted Laser Crown Lengthening Against Surgical Crown Lengthening
Crown lengthening is a clinical procedure that involves reshaping the gingiva, and sometimes bone, in order to expose more of tooth's structure. The procedures is performed for both functional and aesthetic reasons.
- Conditions
- Crown Lengthening, Crown Lengthening Procedure With Ostectomy, Laser, Piezoelectric Technique
- Trial name
- NCT07653802
- Testing
- conventional surgical crown lengthening by opening envelop flap, crown lengthening using Er:YAG Laser
- Where
- United Arab Emirates
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gulf Medical University
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture
Comparison of Different Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery Techniques in Skeletally Immature Patients.
This cohort study compares to groups of patients with reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Patients in group 1 had ACL-reconstruction in the years 2001-2010 with a transphyseal drilling technique.
- Trial name
- NCT04644497
- Testing
- ACL-reconstruction
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aarhus University Hospital
Pigmentation, Gingiva
Post Gingival Depigmentation Assessment: Comparison of Surgical Stripping vs (Er,Cr:YSGG) Laser
The appearance and health of the gingiva significantly contribute to an aesthetically pleasing smile. Pink gingiva indicates healthy gums and is generally preferred over dark or mixed colors.
- Trial name
- NCT06075641
- Testing
- Gingival depigmentation
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King Abdulaziz University
Analgesia
Comparison Of Epidural Analgesia Techniques In Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy With Surgical Pleth Index
Primary aim of this study is to evaluate affect of SPI guided antinociception on total intraoperative consumption of local aneshesics during analgesia.
- Trial name
- NCT05572164
- Testing
- TRADITIONAL EPIDURAL, DURAL PUNCTURE EPIDURAL
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ataturk University
Delivery, Cesarean Delivery
Comparison of Inflammatory Responses Subsequent to Different Cesarean Section Techniques
In this study, the investigators aimed to find out whether there are any differences in inflammatory reactions occured subsequent to two different cesarean delivery techniques; modified Misgav-Ladach vs Pfannenstiel-Kerr…
- Conditions
- Delivery, Cesarean Delivery, Inflammation
- Trial name
- C/S (NCT02976311)
- Testing
- cesarean section(C/S) via the modified Misgav-Ladach technique, cesarean section via the Pfannenstiel-Kerr technique
- Volunteers
- 88 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kayseri Education and Research Hospital
Adult Patient Undergoing Elective Surgery With General Anesthesia and Needs Nasogastric Tube Placement
Nasogastric Tube Placement on Intubated Patient: Two-Finger Method vs Reverse Sellick's Maneuver
The study aimed to compare the efficacy between nasogastric tube placement using Two-Finger Method and Reverse Sellick's Maneuver
- Trial name
- NCT03134287
- Testing
- two-finger method, reverse sellick's method
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 210 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitas Indonesia
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Coronary Artery Disease
Comparison of RIMA-SVG and Ao-SVG Techniques in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
This randomized, double-blind, single-center clinical trial was divided into two groups, RIMA-SVG and Ao-SVG, according to the surgical method.
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Coronary Artery Disease, Saphenous Vein, Graft Patency
- Trial name
- NCT06787651
- Testing
- RIMA-SVG, Ao-SVG
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Second Hospital of Jilin University
Pain (Visceral, Somatic, or Neuropathic)
Postoperative Pain and Swelling After Flap vsFlapless Technique For Mandibular Third Molar Surgery
This randomized controlled trial evaluates postoperative pain and facial swelling following surgical removal of partially impacted mandibular third molars using flap versus flapless techniques.
- Trial name
- NCT07247929
- Testing
- flap technqiue for mandibular third molar extraction Arm A, flapless technquie arm b
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Watim Medical & Dental College
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
Pain
Comparison Between Two Analgesic Methods for Pain Relief Following Surgical Abortion
To compare between the efficacy of Paracetamol IV vs. Lornoxicam IV in pain relief following surgical abortion. The medication will be given at the time of the procedure. Following the abortion, pain level will be evaluated.
- Trial name
- NCT02025166
- Testing
- Paracetamol, lornoxicam
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rambam Health Care Campus
Preparation of the Implant Site With Piezosurgery vs Drill
Observational Study on the Preparation of the Implant Site With Piezosurgery vs Drill: Comparison Between the Two Methods in Terms of Post-operative Pain, Surgical Times and Operational Advantages
Purpose: Recent advances showed that ultrasonic implant site osteotomy is related with a decreased trauma and a better post operative healing of the surgical site if compared to the traditional drilling techniques.
- Trial name
- NCT03978923
- Testing
- preparation of the implant site with Piezosurgery vs drill
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Trieste
Colorectal Operations
Carbon Footprint Assessment for Robotic, Laparoscopic and Open Colorectal Operations to Enhance Environmental Sustainability
The goal of this study is to conduct a life cycle assessment of robotic, laparoscopic and open colorectal procedures and compare their climate impact.
- Trial name
- CARE (NCT06844604)
- Testing
- robotic colorectal procedures, laparoscopic colorectal procedures, open colorectal procedures
- Where
- 2 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Anesthesia, Hip Fractures
Anesthesia and Perioperative Neurocognitive Disorders in the Elderly Patients Undergoing Hip Fracture Surgery Platform Trial (ANDES Platform Trial)
The ANDES Platform Trial is a pragmatic, multicenter, adaptive randomized controlled platform trial in patients aged 65 years or older undergoing surgery for hip fracture.
- Conditions
- Anesthesia, Hip Fractures, Dementia, Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- ANDES platform (NCT06452147)
- Testing
- Nerve block, Standard anesthesia care, Bupivacaine liposome
- Where
- 13 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 1,860 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University