Clinical trials: therapeutic conventional surgery
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Neuroblastoma
Radiation Therapy, Chemotherapy, and Peripheral Stem Cell Transplantation in Treating Patients With Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses x-rays to damage tumor cells. Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
- Trial name
- NCT00003846
- Testing
- filgrastim, carboplatin, cyclophosphamide
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Esophageal Cancer
Celecoxib, Paclitaxel, and Carboplatin in Treating Patients With Cancer of the Esophagus
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as paclitaxel and carboplatin, work in different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
- Trial name
- NCT00066716
- Testing
- carboplatin, celecoxib, paclitaxel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Sarcoma
Zoledronic Acid and Combination Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Metastatic Osteosarcoma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00742924
- Testing
- cisplatin, dexrazoxane hydrochloride, doxorubicin hydrochloride
- Where
- 88 sites in United States, Australia and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Chronic Back Pain
SCS Programming Study in Treating Intractable Chronic Back Pain (NOVA)
This is an open-label prospective, randomized, controlled, multi-center study comparing DTM-SCS programming approach to Conventional SCS programming approach.
- Trial name
- NOVA (NCT04571242)
- Testing
- DTM Programming, Conventional SCS programming
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 126 people
- Sponsor
- SGX Nova LLC
Adult Spinal Cord Neoplasm, Spinal Bone Metastases
Robotic-Assisted Surgery in Treating Patients With Spine Tumors
This pilot clinical trial studies robotic-assisted surgery in treating patients with spine tumors. Robotic-assisted surgery is a less invasive type of surgery for spine tumors and may have fewer side effects and improve recovery
- Conditions
- Adult Spinal Cord Neoplasm, Spinal Bone Metastases, Spinal Cord Metastases
- Trial name
- NCT01345903
- Testing
- therapeutic conventional surgery
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Bladder Cancer
BCG With or Without Mitomycin in Treating Patients With Bladder Cancer
RATIONALE: Biological therapies such as BCG use different ways to stimulate the immune system and stop tumor cells from growing.
- Trial name
- NCT00023842
- Testing
- BCG vaccine, mitomycin C, adjuvant therapy
- Where
- 16 sites in Belgium, Italy and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 97 people
- Sponsor
- European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC
Pulmonary Mucormycosis
Combined Inhalational With Intravenous Amphotericin B Versus Intravenous Amphotericin B Alone for Pulmonary Mucormycosis
To assess the safety and feasibility of combined inhalational and intravenous amphotericin B therapy for the treatment of pulmonary mucormycosis.
- Trial name
- NCT04502381
- Testing
- Inhaled amp B deoxycholate+intravenous liposomal amp B, Intravenous liposomal amphotericin B alone
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
Recurrent Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma, Refractory Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma
A Trial Comparing Chemotherapy Versus Novel Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor (Pembrolizumab) Plus Chemotherapy in Treating Relapsed/Refractory Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma
This phase III trial compares chemotherapy versus an immune checkpoint inhibitor drug called pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy in treating patients with classical Hodgkin lymphoma that has come back (relapsed) or that does not…
- Trial name
- NCT05711628
- Testing
- Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Bendamustine, Brentuximab Vedotin
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Radiofrequency Can be Used to Treat Splenic Trauma Because of Its Excellent Coagulation Hemostasis
RF-assisted Splenic Preservation VS Conventional Treatment of Blunt Splenic Injury.
Radiofrequency (RF) can be used to treat splenic trauma because of its excellent coagulation hemostasis. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of RF-assisted spleen-preserving surgery with that of conventional…
- Trial name
- NCT03890328
- Testing
- radiofrequency ablation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 122 people
- Sponsor
- Southwest Hospital, China
Stage III Fallopian Tube Cancer AJCC v7, Stage III Ovarian Cancer AJCC v6 and v7
Epacadostat Before Surgery in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Stage III-IV Epithelial Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer
This pilot Early Phase I clinical trial studies epacadostat before surgery in treating patients with newly diagnosed stage III-IV epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer.
- Conditions
- Stage III Fallopian Tube Cancer AJCC v7, Stage III Ovarian Cancer AJCC v6 and v7, Stage III Primary Peritoneal Cancer AJCC v7, Stage IIIA Fallopian Tube Cancer AJCC v7
- Trial name
- NCT02042430
- Testing
- Epacadostat, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Therapeutic Conventional Surgery
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Congenital Heart Disease, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Influence of Personalized Lung Volume Optimization Maneuver on Lung Function and Cardiac Performance in Children
The goal of this randomized interventional clinical trial is to learn if a standardized lung volume optimization maneuver (LVOM) is beneficial in 1.
- Conditions
- Congenital Heart Disease, Cardiopulmonary Bypass, Cardiac Surgery, Mechanical Ventilation
- Trial name
- ILOCO (NCT07193719)
- Testing
- End-expiratory lung volume optimization maneuver with PEEP titration, Standard Care (in control arm)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Malignant Mesothelioma
Pemetrexed Disodium and Cisplatin Followed By Surgery and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as pemetrexed disodium and cisplatin, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00227630
- Testing
- cisplatin, pemetrexed disodium, adjuvant therapy
- Where
- 8 sites in Belgium, Italy and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC
Extensor Lag, Post-operative Knee Stiffness
DAPRE Exercises Technique and CKC Exercises on Extensor Lag in Post Knee Stiffness
This project was a Randomized clinical trial conducted on extensor lag in post-operative knee stiffness patient to compare the effects of The Daily Adjustable Progressive Resistive Exercise (DAPRE) technique versus Close kinetic…
- Trial name
- NCT04790669
- Testing
- Daily adjustable progressive resistance exercises (DAPRE), Close kinetic chain exercises (CKC).
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Anesthesia, Anesthesia, Local
Caudal Block Versus Dorsal Penile Nerve Block Plus Ring Block for Pain Management of Different Surgical Techniques of Circumcision in Infants and Children
Circumcision is one of the most commonly performed operations in the pediatric population and is a painful procedure. Circumcision is performed with two popular techniques, Plastibell and conventional dissection method (CDM).
- Conditions
- Anesthesia, Anesthesia, Local, Analgesia, Pediatric ALL
- Trial name
- NCT05233683
- Testing
- Caudal block, Dorsal penile nerve block plus ring block, Circumcision with Plastibell
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King Saud University
Rotator Cuff Tear Repair
TASK-ORIENTED REHABILITATION AFTER ROTATOR CUFF SURGERY
Rotator cuff tears negatively affect shoulder stability, range of motion, and performance in daily activities. Postoperative rehabilitation is essential for improving functional recovery and quality of life; however, conventional…
- Trial name
- NCT07665541
- Testing
- Task-oriented rehabilitation, Conventional rehabilitation group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Prostate Cancer
GM-CSF Before Surgery in Treating Patients With Localized Prostate Cancer
RATIONALE: Colony-stimulating factors, such as GM-CSF, may help the body build an effective immune response to kill tumor cells. Giving GM-CSF before surgery may be an effective treatment for localized prostate cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00305669
- Testing
- sargramostim, immunohistochemistry staining method, immunological diagnostic method
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Freeman-Sheldon Syndrome, Arthrogryposis Distal Type 2A
Survey Study and Records Review of Treatment Outcomes in Freeman-Sheldon Syndrome
Freeman-Sheldon syndrome (FSS) is a rare muscle disorder present before birth, involving primarily problems of the face and skull and the hands and feet.
- Conditions
- Freeman-Sheldon Syndrome, Arthrogryposis Distal Type 2A, Whistling Face Syndrome, Craniocarpotarsal Dysplasia
- Trial name
- STOP-FSS (NCT01144741)
- Testing
- PTSD Checklist-Civilian (PCL-C), Modified Flanagan Quality of Life Scale, Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Freeman-Sheldon Research Group, Inc.
Airway Reactivity, Hemodynamic Stability During Anesthesia
ETCO₂ Targeting and Cerebral Oxygenation
This study looked at a safer way to prepare patients for anesthesia before major spinal surgery. Instead of using advanced or complex oxygen devices, the approach will use standard oxygen methods, guided by the patient's…
- Trial name
- NCT07526077
- Testing
- regional cerebral oxygen saturation
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Prince Sultan Military Medical City
Rectal Cancer
Preoperative Sequential Short-course Radiation Therapy and FOLFOX for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer
The treatment protocol proposed in this study is to perform short-term radiation therapy and 4 cycles of FOLFOX chemotherapy for neoadjuvant treatment of locally advanced rectal cancer.
- Trial name
- SOLAR (NCT05673772)
- Testing
- short-course radiotherapy, mFOLFOX6, Chemoradiotherapy
- Where
- 9 sites in South Korea
- Volunteers
- 364 people
- Sponsor
- Kyungpook National University Hospital
Generalized Moderate Chronic Periodontitis, Generalized Severe Chronic Periodontitis
Treatment of Periodontitis With Er:YAG Laser
The purpose of this research project is to gain information on the best and most comfortable way to treat the periodontal disease.
- Conditions
- Generalized Moderate Chronic Periodontitis, Generalized Severe Chronic Periodontitis, Periodontal Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT03628872
- Testing
- Scaling and root planing, Er:YAG Laser, Hand instruments
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University