Clinical trials: Ultrasound, Interventional
Vascular Access Complication
Dual-plane Ultrasound Imaging During Vascular Access Procedures
Researchers are evaluating the clinical efficiency of utilization of a dual-plane simultaneous view ultrasound probe (Butterfly iQ+; Butterfly Network, Inc.) during arterial catheter placement in the operating room
- Trial name
- NCT05093699
- Testing
- Butterfly iQ+ ultrasound probe, Ultrasound probe
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Cataract
Cataract Surgery: Femto LDV Z8 Versus Conventional
The aim of the study is to demonstrate the performance and safety of the Femtosecond laser-assisted anterior capsulotomy and lens fragmentation on human eyes using the FEMTO LDV Z8 compared to conventional technique in cataract…
- Trial name
- COMFORT (NCT02351271)
- Testing
- Femto LDV Z8, Manual capsulorhexis&lens fragmentation
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- Ziemer Ophthalmic Systems AG
Cataract
Study of the Femtosecond Laser System as Compared to Continuous Curvilinear Capsulorhexis for Cataract Surgery
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the OptiMedica Femtosecond Laser System to perform surgical maneuvers used in the treatment of subjects with cataracts.
- Trial name
- NCT01069172
- Testing
- FS Laser Surgery, CCC Surgery
- Where
- Dominican Republic
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott Medical Optics
Constipation
Maintenance Treatment for Children With Constipation
Constipation is a common problem among children. The majority of children suffering from constipation have no underlying disease.
- Trial name
- NCT01566409
- Testing
- Polyethylene glycol 3350
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 115 people
- Sponsor
- Line Modin
Ultrasound-guided Internal Jugular Cannulation, Central Venous Access Complications
Comparison of Three Techniques for Ultrasound-guided Internal Jugular Cannulation
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of three ultrasound assistance techniques for internal jugular venous cannulation, in terms of cannulation success and prevention of complications.
- Trial name
- OISO-1 (NCT01966354)
- Testing
- Ultrasound-guided Internal jugular venous approach
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- Mikel Batllori
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Effectiveness of Intensive Lipid Modification Medication in Preventing the Progression of Peripheral Arterial Disease (The ELIMIT Study)
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) occurs when arteries become narrowed or hardened because of a build-up of plaque or fat deposits.
- Trial name
- NCT00687076
- Testing
- Ezetimibe, Niaspan, Statin therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Ultrasound, CT Scans
Open-Label, Safety Study Evaluating the Use of Dexmedetomidine in Pediatric Subjects Undergoing Procedure-Type Sedation
The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety of dexmedetomidine in a pediatric population requiring non-intubated, spontaneous breathing, moderate to deep sedation (NI-MDS) for elective diagnostic or therapeutic…
- Conditions
- Ultrasound, CT Scans, MRIs
- Trial name
- NCT01519167
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Midazolam, Fentanyl
- Where
- 11 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 91 people
- Sponsor
- Hospira, now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer
Atherosclerosis
Women's Isoflavone Soy Health (WISH) Trial
The purpose of this study is to determine whether soy supplementation can reduce hardening of the arteries and cognitive decline in postmenopausal women.
- Trial name
- NCT00118846
- Testing
- 25 gm soy protein supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 350 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Contrast Media Reaction, Acute Renal Failure
IVUS Guidance to Reduce Contrast in Coronary Angioplasty
This study tests the hypothesis that ultrasound-guided PCI reduces contrast volume during the procedure.
- Trial name
- MOZART (NCT01947335)
- Testing
- IVUS-guided PCI
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 83 people
- Sponsor
- InCor Heart Institute
Coronary Artery Disease
OPTIMIZE PCI: Multicenter Randomized Trial of OCT Compared to IVUS and Angiography to Guide Coronary Stent Implantation
The objective of this clinical investigation is to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of an OCT guided strategy for stent implantation
- Trial name
- ILUMIEN III (NCT02471586)
- Testing
- Coronary PCI guided by IVUS, Coronary PCI guided by OCT, Coronary PCI guided by Angiography
- Where
- 29 sites in United States, Belgium and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 450 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott Medical Devices
Infrainguinal Peripheral Artery Disease, Peripheral Arterial Disease
Post-Market Registry of AURYON Atherectomy Device in Subjects Affected With Infrainguinal Peripheral Artery Disease
The PATHFINDER Registry is a prospective, non-randomized, single arm, multicenter observational study. This pilot registry is aimed to evaluate the performance (peri-procedural) and clinical outcomes (intermediate and long-term)…
- Conditions
- Infrainguinal Peripheral Artery Disease, Peripheral Arterial Disease, PAD
- Trial name
- PATHFINDER (NCT04229563)
- Testing
- AURYON Atherectomy System
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Angiodynamics, Inc.
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Adjunct Sedatives in Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) and Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) Procedures
The purpose of this study is to compare meperidine/midazolam with diphenhydramine, meperidine/midazolam with promethazine, and meperidine/midazolam with placebo as sedation methods.
- Trial name
- NCT00937924
- Testing
- Meperidine, Midazolam, Diphenhydramine, Promethazine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 304 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Depression, Anxiety Disorders
Investigating Transcranial Ultrasound as a Potential Intervention for Depression
Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Because a significant number of people with depression do not respond to medication or therapy, alternative treatment options are greatly needed.
- Trial name
- NCT02685488
- Testing
- Transcranial Ultrasound Power
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Venous Ulcer of Leg
Intravascular Ultrasound-Guided Intervention for Venous Leg Ulcers (IGuideU)
This clinical study is a global, prospective, multi-center, randomized controlled trial to determine if the use of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) as an adjunctive imaging modality and as an interventional treatment guide will…
- Trial name
- IGuideU (NCT04696354)
- Testing
- IVUS, Continued Compression Therapy/Stockings
- Where
- 17 sites in United States, Australia and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global
Pancreatic Neoplasms, Bile Duct Carcinoma
Whipple Procedure: Standard of Care vs. Thunderbeat
The Whipple procedure is the standard method for therapy for cancerous tumors, inflammation, and stenosis (narrowing) near the head of the pancreas.
- Trial name
- NCT02204124
- Testing
- Thunderbeat, Standard of care scissors, ligatures, clips, and sutures
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Cardiovascular Diseases
Visualization of Asymptomatic Atherosclerotic Disease for Optimum Cardiovascular Prevention
The purpose of VIPVIZA is to assess the impact of pictorial information about asymptomatic atherosclerotic disease to both physician and patient, for improving physicians' adherence to prevention guidelines and patient perception…
- Trial name
- VIPVIZA (NCT01849575)
- Testing
- Intervention
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 3,532 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Umeå University
Other Surgical Procedures
Ultrasound-guided Axillary Plexus Block - Dose Reduction of Prilocaine
Clinical aim: Does reducing the dose of local anesthetic in ultrasound-guided axillary plexus anesthesia have any effect on the success rate and additional parameters of block quality? Methodology: In this prospective cohort…
- Trial name
- NCT01309360
- Testing
- midazolam, prilocaine 1%
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Helios Research Center
Atherosclerosis
ELITE: Early Versus Late Intervention Trial With Estradiol
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of oral 17B-estradiol (estrogen) on the progression of early (subclinical) atherosclerosis and cognitive decline in healthy postmenopausal women.
- Trial name
- NCT00114517
- Testing
- 17B-estradiol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 643 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Pregnancy, Pain
VerTouch Device: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
This study will compare the VerTouch device to palpation and ultrasound (US) techniques used to identifying the anatomic landmarks and optimal location for neuraxial access.
- Trial name
- NCT04630171
- Testing
- Group #1: VerTouch utilized for identification of site for labor epidural or spinal anesthesia procedure, Group #2: Ultrasound (US) utilized for identification of site for labor epidural or spinal anesthesia procedure, Group #3: Control group, palpation utilized for identification of site for labor epidural or spinal anesthesia procedure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Other Surgical Procedures
Ultrasound Guided Distal Sciatic Nerve Block - a Comparison With Nerve Stimulator Technique
For distal sciatic nerve block this prospective, randomised comparison with ultrasound guided distal subepineural block tested the hypothesis, that intraepineural injection of local anesthetic using nerve stimulation technique is…
- Trial name
- NCT01643616
- Testing
- midazolam, Prilocaine 1%, Ropivacaine 0.75%
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Helios Research Center