Clinical trials: Upper Limb Surgery
Surgical Wound
AMBULATE Continued Access Protocol to Evaluate the Cardiva Mid-Bore Venous Vascular Closure System (VVCS)
The objective of the trial is to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the Cardiva Mid-Bore Venous Vascular Closure System (VVCS) in sealing femoral venous access sites at the completion of catheter-based procedures…
- Trial name
- NCT03573206
- Testing
- Cardiva Mid-Bore Venous Vascular Closure Device (VVCS)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 168 people
- Sponsor
- Cardiva Medical, Inc.
Anesthesia, Local, Postoperative Pain
Comparison of Supraclavicular and Costoclavicular Brachial Plexus Blocks in Pediatrics
In upper extremity surgeries, the brachial plexus block can be performed with different techniques at various levels depending on the proximal and distal level of the surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT04782778
- Testing
- Bupivacaine 0.25% Injectable Solution
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Upper Extremity Problem
Interactive Informed Consent and Decision Conflict
Informed consent for surgery can address the legal aspects while also being simple, informative, and empathic. It can help people confirm that the potential harms are acceptable in light of the potential benefits.
- Trial name
- NCT05980078
- Testing
- Interactive consent, Standard consent
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas at Austin
Pediatric Surgical Procedures, Adult Surgical Procedures
A Study of HARMONIC 700 Shears With Advanced Hemostasis in Pediatric and Adult Surgical Procedures
The main purpose of this study is to demonstrate acceptable performance and assess safety of the HARMONIC 700 Shears device in a post-market setting when used per the instructions for use in pediatric and adult surgical…
- Conditions
- Pediatric Surgical Procedures, Adult Surgical Procedures, Adult Gynecological Procedures, Adult Urological Procedures
- Trial name
- NCT06608485
- Testing
- HARMONIC 700 Shears
- Where
- 7 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 173 people
- Sponsor
- Ethicon Endo-Surgery
Opioid Use
Does Altering Narcotic Prescription Methods Affect Opioid Distribution Following Select Upper Extremity Surgeries?
It has been well established that prescription opioid misuse and prescription opioid abuse is on the rise. In the late 1990's and early 2000's, there was a large push to make "pain" the fifth vital sign.
- Trial name
- NCT03570320
- Testing
- Modification of opioid prescription method
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- John Yanik
Breast Cancer (Early Breast Cancer), Postoperative Shoulder Dysfunction
Prehabilitation in Breast Cancer Surgery
This prospective, randomized, assessor-blinded, parallel-group clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of a home-based upper extremity-focused prehabilitation program in women undergoing breast cancer surgery.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer (Early Breast Cancer), Postoperative Shoulder Dysfunction, Lymphedema Arm, Cancer Rehabilitation
- Trial name
- NCT07425379
- Testing
- Home-Based Prehabilitation Exercise Program, Usual Care
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital
Opioid Use
Opioid Use Post-Discharge After Ambulatory Distal Arm Surgery
The aim of this study is to determine if a standardized evidence-based opioid prescription following elective hand and forearm surgery at Toronto Western Hospital (TWH) will decrease the number of unused opioid pills consumed by…
- Trial name
- NCT04044820
- Testing
- Standardized Prescription
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 292 people
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Non-cardiac Surgical, Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
The HIgh-fidelity Hydraulic couPling Upper-arm Cuff Assessment of Limits, Safety, and Effectiveness (HIPULSE) Trial
The purpose of this study is to compare measurements of blood pressure (BP) and fluid responsiveness between the Philips AMC and invasive radial arterial line in surgical patients.
- Trial name
- HIPULSE (NCT06895590)
- Testing
- Philips Advanced Monitoring Cuff (i.e. AMC)
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, Germany
- Volunteers
- 205 people
- Sponsor
- Philips Clinical & Medical Affairs Global
Dexamethasone, Bupivacaine
Effect of Adding Dexamethasone to Bupivacaine in Ultrasound-Guided Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Blocks Versus Bupivacaine Alone for Upper Limb Orthopaedic Surgery
SCBPBs provides optimal conditions for procedures performed below the mid-upper arm (elbow, forearm, wrist, hand) due to its high success rate and ease of access.
- Conditions
- Dexamethasone, Bupivacaine, Upper Limb Surgery
- Trial name
- SCBPBs (NCT07399691)
- Testing
- Dexamethasone 8 mg
- Where
- Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arsi University
Surgical Site Infection, Surgical Wound
Optimizing Closed Incision Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Emergency Laparotomy
The purpose of this study is to find differences in rates of surgical site infections following emergency laparotomy with the use of two different incisional negative pressure wound therapy (iNPWT)devices.
- Conditions
- Surgical Site Infection, Surgical Wound, Surgical Wound Infection, Surgical Complication
- Trial name
- OPTIWOUND (NCT05716490)
- Testing
- Incisional negative pressure wound therapy, Control group - standard wound dressing
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 114 people
- Sponsor
- Centro Hospitalar do Tâmega e Sousa
Surgery
Digital Prehabilitation for Patients Undergoing Major Elective Surgery
Prehabilitation describes the process of improving someone's functional capacity before major surgery. Prehabilitation commonly focuses on exercise training, as fitness level is a predictor of surgical outcomes - the fitter you…
- Trial name
- NCT06137781
- Testing
- Six weeks of digital prehabilitation
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Elbow Injury
Preservation of Joint Function Using Postoperative Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) A Pilot Study
This pilot study is designed to determine if the rehabilitative benefits of continuous passive motion (CPM) will help preserve/restore the joint function and significantly improve the rate of recovery of patients after the…
- Trial name
- CPM (NCT01420887)
- Testing
- Continuous Passive Motion, Physical Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Pain, Postoperative
Buprenorphine, Clonidine, and Dexamethasone on Duration of Brachial Plexus Blocks for Upper Extremity Surgery
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if there is a difference in morphine requirements in patients after upper extremity surgeries including shoulder arthroscopy.
- Trial name
- NCT05824832
- Testing
- Interscalene block with the addition of buprenorphine, clonidine, dexamethasone, Interscalene block with buprenorphine alone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Loyola University
Radius Fracture Distal
Effectiveness of Immobilization in the Postoperative Analgesia of Surgically Treated Distal Radius Fractures
The purpose of this study is to determine wether postoperative immobilization is effective in controlling the pain of patients with intra-articular distal radius fractures treated with volar locking plate fixation.
- Trial name
- NCT03186963
- Testing
- No immobilization, Volar splint
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Peri-implant Mucositis
Non-surgical Treatment of Peri-implant Mucositis: FMUD vs FMUD and Air-Flow Master Piezon®
The aim of the present study is to evaluate the adjunctive effect of glycine-powder air-polishing (GPAP) to full-mouth ultrasonic debridement (Fm-UD) in the treatment of peri-implant mucositis, and to determine the predictive…
- Trial name
- NCT05801315
- Testing
- Glycine powder air polishing, Full mouth ultrasonic debridement
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Siena
Pain
the Best Approach for Blocking Intercostobrachial and Medial Brachial Cutaneous Nerves in the Upper Arm Surgery
Brachial plexus block (BPB) alone, whether performed at the axilla or more proximally, does not provide sufficient anesthesia for the skin of the medial upper arm and elbow, because thoracic roots contribute to the innervation of…
- Trial name
- NCT05864872
- Testing
- axillary brachial plexus block
- Where
- Tunisia
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Olfa kaabachi, MD
Bowel Cleansing Prior to Clinical Procedures, Colorectal Anastomosis
Oral Antibiotics vs. No Antibiotics in Pediatric Colorectal Surgery
This study aims to evaluate whether giving oral antibiotics before elective colorectal surgery can improve recovery and reduce complications in children.
- Trial name
- PEACO (NCT07713433)
- Testing
- oral antibiotics, No Oral Antibiotics
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- Muhammad Zubair Shoukat
Shoulder Injuries and Disorders
Usability and Acceptance of a New Robotic Exoskeleton for Shoulder Rehabilitation
The purpose of this pilot study is to validate the safety, reliability and usability of FLOAT medical device, a prototypal robotic system for the rehabilitation of the shoulder, designed and developed in the Rehab Technologies…
- Trial name
- CRMINAIL08 (NCT04758520)
- Testing
- FLOAT upper limb exoskeleton
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Nazionale Assicurazione contro gli Infortuni sul Lavoro
Paresthesia, Peri-operative Injury
Paresthesia in Hand and Antebrachium Following CardiacSurgery: Incidence, Risk Factors and Clinical Course
To describe the incidence and severity of Paresthesia in Hand and Antebrachium in patients that have undergone CardiacSurgery.
- Conditions
- Paresthesia, Peri-operative Injury, Complication,Postoperative, Upper Limb Nerve Lesion
- Trial name
- NCT06088823
- Testing
- Heart surgery
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 361 people
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Arm
The Effect of Dexamethasone Administration Route in Pediatric Brachial Plexus Block
This study aims to assess the impact of the administration route of dexamethasone (intravenous vs. perineural) on postoperative pain and inflammatory response in pediatric patients undergoing hip surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT07061678
- Testing
- perineural dexamethasone, intravenous dexamethasone, 0.2ml/kg 0.2% ropivacaine
- Where
- 2 sites in Poland
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Poznan University of Medical Sciences