Clinical trials: Traditional
Hand Disinfection
The Antiseptic Outcome of Traditional Hand Scrubbing Versus Hand Rubbing in Surgical Room
Hand hygiene is the cornerstone of aseptic techniques to reduce surgical site infection. The traditional surgical antisepsis involves scrubbing the skin with povidone-iodine or chlorhexidine gluconate.
- Trial name
- NCT02294604
- Testing
- ethyl alcochol, chlorhexidine and moisturizers, chlorhexidine, povidone-iodine
- Volunteers
- 236 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital
Rheumatoid Arthritis
A Study to Compare Subcutaneous Versus Intravenous Administration of RoActemra/Actemra (Tocilizumab) in Participants With Moderate to Severe Active Rheumatoid Arthritis
This randomized, double-blind, parallel group study compares the efficacy and safety of subcutaneous (sc) versus intravenous (iv) administration of tocilizumab in participants with moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis.
- Trial name
- NCT01194414
- Testing
- tocilizumab SC, tocilizumab IV, Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
- Where
- 216 sites in United States, Argentina and 24 more
- Volunteers
- 1,262 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Dental Implant
A Randomized Prospective Clinical Trial Comparing Single Tooth Implant 3 Loading Protocols
This is a research study to test the clinical procedure and not the FDA approved medical device. This project will screen up to 80 volunteers to enroll 40 active subjects to receive a single tooth implant on an anterior…
- Trial name
- NCT00607022
- Testing
- dental implant
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Clark Stanford
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Evaluation of Virtual Versus Traditional Study Conducted in a Group Pilot Study in Adult Patients With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (eStudy)
Primary Objective: To evaluate the effect of virtual approach via novel technologies versus traditional study conduct on glycemic control in terms of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c).
- Trial name
- NCT03260868
- Testing
- Insulin glargine, 300 units per milliliter (U/mL), Background therapy: Rapid Acting meal time insulin analogs (Humalog, Novolog or Apidra)
- Where
- 6 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Sanofi
Healthy Volunteers
A Randomised, Cross-over, Relative Bioavailability Study of Nicotine Delivery and Nicotine Extraction From Oral Products
This study is a randomised cross-over, open-label, confinement study conducted in 24 male or female snus and cigarette consumers. The study investigates 5 different nicotine containing products in a cross-over fashion.
- Trial name
- NCT04891406
- Testing
- A, B, C
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial Brands PLC
Mastectomy
PEAK PlasmaBlade™ 4.0 Versus Traditional Electrosurgery in Mastectomy
The objective of this clinical study is to evaluate the incidence of partial skin necrosis following modified-radical mastectomy with or without same-day (two-stage) reconstruction with the PEAK PlasmaBlade 4.0; to monitor and…
- Trial name
- PRECISE (NCT00943605)
- Testing
- Scalpel and Traditional Electrosurgery, PEAK PlasmaBlade
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Surgical Technologies
Ulcers, Wounds
SNaP Wound Care System Versus Traditional NPWT Device for Treatment of Chronic Wounds
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a novel negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) device called the SNaP device compared to a traditional NPWT device for the treatment of lower extremity diabetic and venous ulcer wounds.
- Trial name
- NCT00951080
- Testing
- Traditional NPWT System, SNaP Wound Care System
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- 3M
Biceps Tendon Disorder, Tendinosis
Restoring the Anatomic Tension Relationship of the Long Head of the Biceps During Tenodesis
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the clinical impact of restoring the anatomic-tension relationship of the long head of the biceps (LHB) when performing a biceps tenotomy and tenodesis.
- Conditions
- Biceps Tendon Disorder, Tendinosis, Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT06571695
- Testing
- Anatomic Long Head of Biceps Tensioning Technique, Traditional Long Head of Biceps Tensioning Technique
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 204 people
- Sponsor
- Loyola University
Post-Surgical Scars
Treatment of Post-Surgical Scars With Traditional Ablative Er:YAG Versus Fractional Ablative Er:YAG
The investigators will compare the efficacy of Traditional Ablative Er:YAG Versus Fractional Ablative Er:YAG in a split scar study. The patient will receive a month treatment for 3 months. Then follow up for the next 2 months.
- Trial name
- Er:YAG (NCT02397564)
- Testing
- Er:YAG laser, traditional and fractional settings
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Louisville
Immunosuppression
Safety Outcomes of Lower Immunosuppression Versus Traditional Immunosuppression in Heart Transplant Recipients
This was a study to compare less intense immunosuppression with a more traditional approach. The hypothesis was that less immunosuppression will provide similar protection against rejection than typical 2-3 drug therapy.
- Trial name
- TICTAC (NCT00299221)
- Testing
- Tacrolimus, combination therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Adenocarcinoma of Pancreas
Hand Therapy Intervention Versus Traditional Occupational Therapy to Prevent Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
A pilot randomized feasibility trial with a blinded evaluator.
- Trial name
- NCT05374876
- Testing
- Hand Therapy Until CIPN, Traditional Occupational Therapy (TOT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- HonorHealth Research Institute
Caries
Effectiveness of Silver Diamine Fluoride as a Treatment for Caries in Comparison to Traditional Restorative Techniques
The purpose of this study is to compare standard fillings and silver diamine fluoride (SDF) for treatment of cavities in baby teeth.
- Trial name
- NCT02601833
- Testing
- Silver Diamine Fluoride, Conventional Caries Management
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Image, Body
Diagnostic Accuracy of Handheld vs Traditional Ultrasound
Patients receiving a point-of-care ultrasound will be randomized into a portable, handheld device or a traditional cart-based ultrasound machine to compare diagnostic capability.
- Trial name
- NCT05196776
- Testing
- Portable, handheld point-of-care ultrasound device, Cart-based point-of-care ultrasound device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Temple University
Tobacco Use
Quit or Switch: E-cigarette Study
The majority of smokers try to quit each year, and the majority of quit attempts fail, even when the most effective FDA-approved pharmacotherapies are used.
- Trial name
- NCT05525078
- Testing
- e-cigarette, Nicotine patch, Nicotine lozenge
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary
Compare the Efficacy of Cinacalcet vs Traditional Vitamin D for Secondary Hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) Among Subjects Undergoing Hemodialysis
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of treatment with cinacalcet to manage plasma parathyroid levels as to compared traditional vitamin D therapy, whether given orally or intravenously, among hemodialysis…
- Trial name
- NCT01181531
- Testing
- Traditional Vitamin D Therapy, Cinacalcet
- Volunteers
- 312 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Degenerative Joint Disease, Osteoarthritis
PEAK PlasmaBlade 4.0 Versus Traditional Electrosurgery in Total Knee Replacement.
The objective of this clinical study is to evaluate the operative performance of the PEAK PlasmaBlade 4.0 during total knee replacement; to monitor and record post-operative pain, activity level, narcotic consumption, adverse…
- Trial name
- PRECISE (NCT01081886)
- Testing
- PEAK PlasmaBlade 4.0, Traditional Electrosurgery with scalpel
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Surgical Technologies
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
Vaginal Apical Prolapse
Comparing Force of Stream to Retrograde Fill Voiding Trial After Vaginal Apex Suspension
Voiding difficulties are common after prolapse and incontinence surgeries. All patients after vaginal prolapse surgery must complete a voiding trial if they are to be discharged home without a catheter.
- Trial name
- NCT02753920
- Testing
- voiding trial, Foley catheter
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 184 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Constipation
A Dose Determination Study of Chinese Herbal Medicine for Functional Constipation
Functional constipation (FC) is common with 14.3% estimated prevalence in Hong Kong, but treatment for this condition in conventional medicine is suboptimal.
- Trial name
- NCT00299975
- Testing
- MaZiRenWan (MZRW) Low dose, MaZiRenWan (MZRW) Median dose, MaZiRenWan (MZRW) High dose
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 97 people
- Sponsor
- Hong Kong Baptist University
Helicobacter Infection
The Efficacy of the Tailored Therapy Based on Antimicrobial Susceptibility for 2nd Eradication of H. Pylori
As increasing the antibiotics resistance, the effectiveness of traditional Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) therapies has been declined coincidently. In this study, the investigators evaluated the efficacy of H.
- Trial name
- NCT02349685
- Testing
- H. pylori culture and antimicrobial susceptibility test, 14 day PBMT group, 14 day MEA group
- Volunteers
- 219 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Bundang Hospital