Clinical trials: Thoracic Trauma
Infective Endocarditis, Infection Related to Ventricular Assist Device
Retrospective Analysis of Nephrotoxicity During Daptomycin Versus Vancomycin Treatments in High Risk Patients
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent complication that occurs in 15 to 25% of patients after vascular surgery, and up to 40% of patients after cardiac surgery.
- Conditions
- Infective Endocarditis, Infection Related to Ventricular Assist Device, Infection Related to Vascular Prothesis, Surgical Site Infection
- Trial name
- DVN (NCT03961503)
- Testing
- Daptomycin (DAP) treatment, Vancomycin (VAN) treatment
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Rib Fracture, Rib Fracture Multiple
Zimmer Biomet-RibFix Titan
Prospective, single-center, non-randomized, single-cohort, post-market clinical follow-up study to confirm the safety, performance, and clinical benefits for the use of the RibFix Titan™ system implants and instrumentation) in…
- Trial name
- NCT07485829
- Testing
- The RibFix Titan™ device should be used within this arm of the study.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Zimmer Biomet
Scapula Alata, Scapular Winging
High Resolution Ultrasound of Scapulae Alatae - a Prospective Case Control Study
Scapula alata, caused by disturbance in the scapulothoracic stabilizer muscles due to nerve injury, is a relatively rare but also underreported disease.
- Trial name
- NCT03556449
- Testing
- High resolution ultrasound
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Sándor Beniczky
Cognitive/Functional Effects, Delirium
Donepezil and Vitamin E to Prevent Side Effects Caused By Radiation Therapy to the Head in Patients Receiving Treatment for Small Cell Lung Cancer
RATIONALE: Donepezil and vitamin E may be able to decrease side effects caused by radiation therapy given to prevent brain metastases in patients with small cell lung cancer.
- Conditions
- Cognitive/Functional Effects, Delirium, Depression, Lung Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00006349
- Testing
- vitamin E, donepezil hydrochloride
- Where
- 15 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Rib Fractures, Thoracic Injuries
Ultrasound for Diagnosing Costochondral Joint Separation
This study aims to evaluate the diagnostic effectiveness of ultrasound in detecting costochondral joint separation in patients with blunt thoracic trauma.
- Trial name
- NCT06766721
- Testing
- Ultrasound (USG)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Caner İşevi, MD
Radiation Injury
Longitudinal MR Imaging of Pulmonary Function in Patients Receiving Thoracic Radiation Treatment
The purpose of this study is to determine whether magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) using inhaled hyper polarized xenon-129 (129Xe) gas, and conventional contrast can help visualize impaired lung function and detect changes over…
- Trial name
- NCT02478255
- Testing
- Hyperpolarized 129-Xenon gas, MRI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bastiaan Driehuys
Blunt Chest Trauma
Non-Invasive Dynamic Monitoring-Guided Oscillation and Lung Expansion for Airway Clearance in Severe Blunt Chest Trauma: A Clinical Study
In our previous study, the investigators analyzed more than 30,000 cases from the National Trauma Center Database and found that 66.4% of patients with severe blunt chest trauma had concurrent rib fractures, 55.87% had multiple…
- Trial name
- NCT07432048
- Testing
- Different therapeutic interventions
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Peking University People's Hospital
Diaphragm Injury, Postoperative Complications
High Flow Nasal Cannula and Diaphragmatic Function
Prospective randomized study investigating the effect of postoperative oxygen delivery on diaphragmatic function. Two different modalities of oxygen delivery will be compared: high flow nasal cannula versus standard oxygen…
- Trial name
- NCT05532033
- Testing
- High flow nasal cannula, Facial mask
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- Università degli Studi di Ferrara
Thoracic Aorta
Aortic Elongation and Dissection
Aim of this study is to measure length of the ascending aorta in adults and to investigate the clinical implication of 'elongation' of the aorta.
- Trial name
- NCT02722889
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 298 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Esophageal, Toxicity
MnSOD (Esophageal Protectant) to Prevent Esophagitis During Radiation/Chemotherapy Treatment for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
This is a Phase I-II study evaluating the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of swallowed MnSOD plasmid/liposome (PL) transgene given as protection against radiation-induced esophagitis during concurrent paclitaxel and carboplatin…
- Trial name
- MnSOD (NCT00618917)
- Testing
- Manganese Superoxide Dismutase Plasmid Liposome, carboplatin, paclitaxel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Joel Greenberger
Trauma Chest, Pediatric ALL
Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Pediatric Thoracic Trauma: A Multi-Institutional Trial
The objective of the proposed study is to investigate the diagnostic accuracy of ED POCUS in pediatric traumatic thoracic injuries including traumatic pneumothorax, hemothorax, lung contusion, rib fractures, and pulmonary edema…
- Trial name
- NCT05025150
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,020 people
- Sponsor
- Sutter Health
Coronary Artery Disease, Cardiac Disease
The CAROLE (CArdiac Related Oncologic Late Effects) Study
CAROLE seeks to evaluate the relationship between chest Radiation Therapy and coronary artery disease. The purpose of CAROLE is to check the heart health of women who received breast cancer treatments in the past and protect them…
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease, Cardiac Disease, Cardiac Toxicity, Radiation
- Trial name
- CAROLE (NCT03235427)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 201 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
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
Multiple Trauma
Thoracic Injuries in Pediatric Polytraumatized Patients: Epidemiology, Treatment and Outcome
The present study predicts that concomitant chest injuries in polytraumatized pediatric patients are a potential source of substantial morbidity and mortality.
- Trial name
- NCT02398175
- Testing
- reanimation/intubation
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer
Novel Lung Imaging in Adults Undergoing Radiation Therapy to Assess for Radiation Pneumonitis
The purpose of this study is to to compare lung function data generated by applying High Fidelity Functional Lung Imaging (HFFLI) software to 4D CT, cone beam CT, and fluoroscopic images of the lungs breathing to determine…
- Conditions
- Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, Mediastinum Lesion, Radiation Pneumonitis
- Trial name
- HFFLI (NCT02735746)
- Testing
- 4D Computed Tomography (CT), Cone Beam CT, Low-dose Cinefluorography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Evaluation of Thoracic Kyphosis, Trunk Rotation, and Balance in Rotator Cuff Pathology
This study aims to investigate the relationship between thoracic kyphosis angle, trunk rotation mobility, and balance performance in individuals with rotator cuff pathology.
- Trial name
- NCT07636941
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yuzuncu Yil University
Community-acquired Pneumonia
Accuracy of Lung Injury Biomarkers in the Initial Investigation of Patients With Suspected Pneumonia
The aim of this study is to investigate the diagnostic and prognostic value of surfactant protein D, Krebs von den Lungen (KL-6), and Chitinase-3-like protein 1 (YKL-40) in the initial investigation of patients hospitalized with…
- Trial name
- NCT04686331
- Testing
- Biomarkers for pneumonia
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 411 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Traumatic Rib Fracture(s), Traumatic Rib Fracture
Erector Spinae Plane vs Serratus Anterior Plane Catheter Infusions for Acute Pain Management in Patients With Traumatic Rib Fractures
Rib fractures happen in about 10-20% of patients with blunt trauma and can be serious, with higher death rates in older adults. These injuries often lead to lung problems like pneumonia, collapsed lung areas (atelectasis), fluid…
- Trial name
- NCT07756047
- Testing
- Erector spinae plane catheter, Serratus plane catheter
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
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
Trauma, Flail Chest
Operative Treatment of Unstable Thoracic Cage Injuries and Chest Wall Deformity in Trauma
The purpose of this prospective controlled study is to determine whether surgical management of unstable thoracic cage injuries and chest wall deformity in trauma reduces the need for and the time spent on ventilator compared to…
- Conditions
- Trauma, Flail Chest, Rib Fractures, Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT02132416
- Testing
- NSAID, Opioids, Thoracic Epidural anaesthesia
- Where
- 2 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- Sahlgrenska University Hospital