Clinical trials: Trauma to the Abdomen
Chest Trauma, Abdominal Trauma
Phased-Array Versus Curvilinear Probe for FAST Ultrasonography
Background: FAST ultrasound is a crucial technique in emergency medicine, enabling rapid assessment of trauma patients. By allowing visualization of an effusion in a trauma patient in a far more sensitive and specific way than…
- Trial name
- PAC-FAST (NCT07037797)
- Testing
- Order of the FAST echography
- Volunteers
- 2,660 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Memorial France Etats-Unis
Abdominal Injuries
Influence of Postoperative Rehabilitation and Pre- and Postoperative Physical Activity in Abdominal Surgery
The concept of early rehabilitation (ERAS: enhanced after-surgery recovery) was introduced by Kehlet et al. in 1995, as part of the colon surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT02829125
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
Abdominal Injuries
Feasibility and Usability of Intraoperative Fluorescent Angiography With Indocyanine Green in Penetrating Abdominal Trauma
The surgical management of penetrating bowel and intestinal injuries, inflicted via a gunshot or knife stabbing, has long been a topic of debate [1-3].
- Trial name
- NCT04534816
- Testing
- Indocyanine Green
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Obesity, Morbid, Obesity
CiNPT for Abdominoplasties in Post-bariatric Patients Study
The overarching goal of this research is to assess whether the post-operative use of closed-incision Negative Pressure Therapy (ciNPT) accelerates healing of surgical wounds, improves surgical outcomes, and reduces the rate of…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Morbid, Obesity, Obesity, Abdominal, Wound
- Trial name
- CAPS (NCT04214236)
- Testing
- ciNPT group, Control group
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Azienda Ospedaliera, Ospedale Civile di Legnano
Surgical Site Infection, Post-Op Infection
Analysis of Risk Factors for Surgical Site Infections in Patients With Acute Abdomen at Hospital of State University of Haiti
The purpose of this study is to identify the risk factors associated with surgical site infection.
- Trial name
- NCT06480344
- Where
- Haiti
- Volunteers
- 87 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Haiti
SURGICAL SITE INFECTION
Early Short-term Antibiotic Therapy in Penetrating Abdominal Trauma, 3 vs 7 Days
Abdominal penetrating trauma represents a frequent cause of consult into emergency rooms in Venezuela. Accidents and violence at Hospital "Miguel Perez Carreño" along april 2009 were represented by gunshots and stabbing wounds…
- Trial name
- NCT01203046
- Testing
- Ertapenem
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Silvia M. Pinango L.
Abdominal Injury
Contrast Ultrasound for Pediatric Trauma - Comparative Evaluation (CAPTURE Study)
This multicenter study aims to evaluate the accuracy of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in diagnosing abdominal solid organ injuries in pediatric patients.
- Trial name
- NCT04718441
- Testing
- Lumason
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- David Mooney
Penetrating Abdominal Trauma
Critical Analysis of the Results in the Management of Penetrating Abdominal Trauma in the Past Fifteen Years.
Penetrating abdominal trauma (PAT) incidence varies between 3,1-12,8% and it comprises a wide range of injuries with varying patterns on diagnostic imaging.
- Trial name
- PAT-HMAR (NCT06228261)
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital del Mar
Abdominal Trauma, Damage Control Surgery
Clinical Outcomes of Non-Indicated Staged Laparotomies in Abdominal Trauma
The goal of this observational study is to understand how often staged operations are performed in abdominal trauma patients without meeting standard clinical criteria, and to explore related clinical characteristics and…
- Conditions
- Abdominal Trauma, Damage Control Surgery, Laparotomy
- Trial name
- NCT07110350
- Testing
- Laparotomy refers to a definitive single-stage exploratory abdominal surgery. Damage Control Surgery refers to a staged surgical approach including initial abbreviated laparotomy followed by planned.
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 350 people
- Sponsor
- Far Eastern Memorial Hospital
Botulinum Toxins, Type A, Hernia
The Effects of Preoperative Botulinum Toxin A Injection on Respiratory System Function
Hernias are common complications post-abdominal surgeries, often leading to significant issues such as "loss of domain," where organs shift permanently, reducing abdominal cavity capacity.
- Trial name
- NCT06485440
- Testing
- Dysport 300 UNT Injection
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Swissmed Hospital
Surgical Site Infection, Colon Surgery
D-PLEX 311: Safety and Efficacy of D-PLEX in the Prevention of Post Abdominal Surgery Incisional Infection
Phase III, Prospective, Multinational, Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled, Two-arm, Double Blind Study to assess Efficacy and Safety of D-PLEX Administered Concomitantly with the Standard of Care (SoC), compared to a SoC treated…
- Conditions
- Surgical Site Infection, Colon Surgery, Abdominal Surgery, Post-Op Infection
- Trial name
- NCT04233424
- Testing
- D-PLEX, Standard of Care (SoC)
- Where
- 62 sites in United States, Bulgaria and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 977 people
- Sponsor
- PolyPid Ltd.
Wound Heal
Performance, Safety and Efficacy of PICO Device.
The study is being conducted to evaluate the safe and effective use of the PICO 7 system in surgically closed incision sites and wounds requiring closure by skin graft or flap as part of the PMCF plan for this product, for the…
- Trial name
- NCT03698968
- Testing
- Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
- Where
- 11 sites in Switzerland, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Appendicitis, Cholecystitis
NOVOsyn® for Trocar Incision After Laparoscopic Appendectomy and Cholecystectomy
The aim of this study is to evaluate if the application of a Chlorhexidine coated suture (Novosyn® CHD) will reduce the colonization of bacteria in comparison to an uncoated suture (Novosyn®) used for the closure of trocar wounds…
- Trial name
- NOVOTILAC (NCT04033211)
- Testing
- Novosyn® CHD for fascia and skin closure, Novosyn® for fascia and skin closure
- Where
- 4 sites in Germany, Spain
- Volunteers
- 316 people
- Sponsor
- Aesculap AG
Stroke, Hip Fractures
Effectiveness of the Geriatric Activation Program Pellenberg (GAPP) on the Geriatric Rehabilitation Ward
The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of our developed week-treatment program GAPP, on strength, balance, speed, functionality and cognition, with the main goal to achieve a better independence for activities…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Hip Fractures, Abdominal Injury, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Trial name
- NCT03109483
- Testing
- Geriatric Activation Program Pellenberg
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 111 people
- Sponsor
- KU Leuven
Traumatic Blunt Chest and/or Blunt Abdominal Injury
Hemodynamic and Ventilatory Responses to Head-down Postural Drainage Position
The purpose of this study is to explore acute hemodynamic and ventilatory responses to head-down 30 degree postural drainage position in patients with blunt chest and/or abdominal injury in the traumatic intensive care unit.
- Trial name
- NCT01668875
- Testing
- Head down 30 degree postural drainage position, Horizontal supine lying
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Khon Kaen University
Abdominal Trauma, Abdominal Sepsis
Study of Primary Fascial Closure Rate in Patients With Open Abdomen Treated With Abthera Versus Barker Technique
This study is being done to compare two different Temporary Abdominal Closure methods that could be used in cases like yours. The methods being compared are the Barker's vacuum packing technique (BVPT) and the Open Abdomen…
- Conditions
- Abdominal Trauma, Abdominal Sepsis, Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT02952976
- Testing
- Abthera, Barker
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- Sociedade Brasileira de Atendimento Integrado ao Trauma
Pseudoaneurysm, Abdominal Trauma
Hepatic Pseudoaneurysms After Trauma
Hepatic pseudoaneurysm (HPA) is a rare complication after liver trauma, yet it is potentially fatal, as it can lead to sudden severe haemorrhage.
- Trial name
- NCT01938885
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 238 people
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Open Abdomen
ABRA Abdominal Closure System in Open Abdomen Management
For the last 20 to 30 years, damage control laparotomy and decompressive laparotomy have emerged as part of the armamentariums for treatment of complex abdominal trauma, abdominal compartment syndrome, and critically ill surgical…
- Trial name
- ABRA (NCT00754156)
- Testing
- ABRA Abdominal Closure System, V.A.C. Therapy, KCI ABThera
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Anna Rockich
Abdominal Injury, Pelvic Injury
Effects of a Contextual Decision-making Materials on Junior Nurses in Traumatic Learning Performance
Trauma leading to severe bleeding is one of the reasons for the high mortality rate in trauma patients, resulting in multiple and complex injuries from various accidental mechanisms.
- Trial name
- NCT06574607
- Testing
- Interactive Educational Material for Decision-Making, Interactive Educational Material
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Blunt Trauma to Abdomen, Wounds and Injuries
A Research Study of Abdominal Ultrasound (FAST) in Children With Blunt Torso Trauma
Bleeding from intra-abdominal injuries is a leading cause of traumatic deaths in children. Abdominal CT is the reference standard test for diagnosing intra-abdominal injuries.
- Conditions
- Blunt Trauma to Abdomen, Wounds and Injuries, Abdomen Injury, Abdominal Injury
- Trial name
- FAST (NCT05910567)
- Testing
- Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (FAST) Examination, No Intervention: Standard of Care - Without the FAST Examination
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 4,650 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis