Clinical trials: Thoracic Injuries
Rib Fractures
Continuous Intravenous Lidocaine Infusion Versus Placebo for Rib Fracture Analgesia
The current cornerstone of pain control for rib fractures is oral and intravenous opioids, especially in the form of patient-controlled analgesia (IV PCA), which are are associated with multiple adverse effects including…
- Trial name
- NCT04140396
- Testing
- Saline infusion, Lidocaine infusion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Sternal Wound Infection, Mediastinitis
Rapid Sternal Closure System (TALON)
The primary objective is to establish if the Rapid Sternal Closure System (RSCS) improves early postoperative recovery as manifested by decreased pain and improved pulmonary function.
- Trial name
- TALON (NCT00638014)
- Testing
- Rapid Sternal Closure System, Conventional wire closure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Sigh Ventilation to Increase Ventilator-Free Days in Victims of Trauma at Risk for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
A randomized, concurrent controlled trial to assess if adding sigh breaths to usual invasive mechanical ventilation of victims of trauma who are at risk of developing ARDS will decrease the number of days they require invasive…
- Trial name
- SiVent (NCT02582957)
- Testing
- Sigh breaths
- Where
- 15 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 524 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Aortic Dissection
Zenith® Dissection Clinical Trial
The Zenith® Dissection Clinical Trial is a clinical trial approved by US FDA to study the safety and effectiveness of the Zenith® Dissection Endovascular System in the treatment of acute, complicate Type B aortic dissection.
- Trial name
- NCT01568320
- Testing
- Endovascular Treatment (Zenith)
- Where
- 24 sites in United States, Japan
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- Cook Research Incorporated
Wounds and Injuries, Rib Fractures
Ketamine Infusion Therapy for the Management of Acute Pain in Adult Rib Fracture Patients
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of ketamine infusions in the management of acute pain resulting from broken ribs suffered following a blunt trauma.
- Trial name
- NCT02432456
- Testing
- Ketamine, Intercostal Nerve Block, Acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 153 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Lung Cancer, Lung Metastases
Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Nintedanib (BIBF 1120) + Prednisone Taper in Patients With Radiation Pneumonitis
The purpose of this study is to find out what effects, good and/or bad, the drug nintedanib in combination with steroids, has on the lungs. Furthermore, such treatments' side effects will be studied together with quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT02496585
- Testing
- Nintedanib, Prednisone
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Dementia, Chronic Disease
Project to Improve Communication About Serious Illness--Hospital Study: Comparative Effectiveness Trial (Trial 2)
The objective of this protocol is to test the effectiveness of a Jumpstart intervention on patient-centered outcomes for patients with chronic illness by ensuring that they receive care that is concordant with their goals over…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Chronic Disease, Neoplasm Metastasis, Lung Neoplasms
- Trial name
- PICSI-H (NCT04283994)
- Testing
- Survey-based Patient/Clinician Jumpstart, EHR-based Clinician Jumpstart
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 756 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Lung Cancer, Radiation Pneumonitis
Mitigation of Radiation Pneumonitis and Fibrosis
This project will test the effect of enalapril to mitigate the lung damage that can occur as a side effect of radiation therapy for lung cancer or other intrathoracic cancers.
- Trial name
- NCT01754909
- Testing
- Enalapril
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Rib Fracture, Flail Chest
Clinical Study of the U-Plate Fracture Repair System to Treat Rib Fractures
The purpose of this study is to gather information about a device used to help fix broken ribs. Hypothesis: Rib fracture repair with the U-plate system is clinically durable and safe for the indications of flail chest repair…
- Trial name
- NCT00556543
- Testing
- U-plate fracture repair system
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Rib Fractures, Trauma
Continuous Erector Spinae Plane Blocks for Rib Fractures
Rib fractures are one of the most common injuries in trauma patients. These fractures are associated with significant pain as well as decreased ability to inspire deeply or cough to clear secretions, which together lead to…
- Conditions
- Rib Fractures, Trauma, Anesthesia, Anesthesia, Local
- Trial name
- NCT04558281
- Testing
- Active ropivacaine 0.3% erector spinae plane perineural administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Aorta Thoracic; Traumatic Rupture
Endovascular Repair for the Descending Thoracic Aorta
Most blunt aortic injuries occur in the proximal proximal descending aorta causing acute transection of this vessel. Generally, surgical repair of the ruptured segment of aorta is associated with high rates of morbidity and…
- Trial name
- ERRATA (NCT02376998)
- Testing
- Valiant™ endoluminal procedure
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Catanzaro
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Analysis of BPD in Premature Infants With Typical Imaging Changes
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a common chronic respiratory disease in preterm infants. The increase in the survival rate of premature babies following the improvement of perinatal treatment and care has caused an increase…
- Trial name
- NCT04163822
- Testing
- no intervention
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 256 people
- Sponsor
- Wang Jianhui
Rib Fractures, Pain, Acute
Dexmedotomidine for Acute Pain Control in Patients With Multiple Rib FracturesRandomized Controlled Trial
Blunt chest trauma is the second most common form of unintentional trauma in the US and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Thoracic injuries are the third most common cause of death in trauma patients.
- Trial name
- NCT05321121
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Thoracic Injuries
Evaluation of the GORE Conformable TAG® for Treatment of Traumatic Transection
TAG 08-02 is a prospective, multicenter, single-arm study to evaluate the use of the CTAG Device in traumatic transection of the descending thoracic aorta.
- Trial name
- NCT00917852
- Testing
- Gore Conformable TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis
- Where
- 26 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- W.L.Gore & Associates
Dementia, Chronic Disease
Project to Improve Communication About Serious Illness--Hospital Study: Pragmatic Trial (Trial 1)
The objective of this protocol is to test the effectiveness of a Jumpstart intervention on patient-centered outcomes for patients with chronic illness by ensuring that they receive care that is concordant with their goals over…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Chronic Disease, Neoplasm Metastasis, Lung Neoplasm
- Trial name
- PICSI-H (NCT04281784)
- Testing
- EHR-based Clinician Jumpstart
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,512 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Spinal Cord Injuries, Spinal Cord Diseases
Stimulation With Wire Leads to Restore Cough
The purpose of this trial is to determine the efficacy of spinal cord stimulation, using wire leads, to produce an effective cough in patients with spinal cord injuries.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Spinal Cord Diseases, Paralysis, Central Nervous System Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT01659541
- Testing
- Expiratory muscle stimulator, Implantation of device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Rib Fractures, Rib Fracture Multiple
Effects of Using the Duracore Splinting Device on Patient Outcomes Related to Chest Trauma
The purpose of this study is to use the Duracore splinting device to measure lung capacities of patients with rib fractures in control and experimental groups to determine if lung capacities improve with the splint.
- Trial name
- NCT04909463
- Testing
- Chest Splint
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- CommonSpirit Health
Lung Cancer, Lung Cancer Metastatic
ANET Electrosurgery Applicator Pilot Evaluation Study
Evaluate the preliminary safety and performance of the Electrosurgery Applicator (ANET device) during and after bronchoscopic ablation of a target pulmonary nodule/tumor.
- Trial name
- NCT03400748
- Testing
- RF Ablation
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Thoracic Injuries
EZ-blocker Versus Left Sided Double Lumen Tube in Adult Patients for Thoracic Surgery
The objective of this study is to evaluate the positional stability and quality of lung isolation provided by the EZ-blocker compared to a DLT for both right and left sided thoracic surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT03403192
- Testing
- EZ-Blocker, DLT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 163 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Rib Fractures
Early Percutaneous Cryoablation for Pain Control After Rib Fractures Among Elderly Patients
The purpose of this study is to provide long-term pain control for elderly patients with rib fractures in order to minimize their risk of complications and return them to baseline functional capacity
- Trial name
- EPERC (NCT04482582)
- Testing
- Cryoneurolysis, Standard of Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 127 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University