Clinical trials: sponsored by University Hospital, Geneva
Colonoscopy, Sedation
Non-pharmacological Intervention for Colonoscopy
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a non-pharmacological intervention reduces consumption of sedative drugs during colonoscopy. A reduction of sedative drugs may reduce side effects.
- Conditions
- Colonoscopy, Sedation, Hypnosis
- Trial name
- NCT00913861
- Testing
- hypnosis, standard sedation, Structured attention
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Cirrhosis
Vitamin E Supplement in Patients With Cirrhosis and Acanthocytosis
Acanthocytes, also termed spur cell, are large erythrocytes covered with spike-like projections which are associated with severe hemolytic anemia. In advanced cirrhosis, acanthocytes may account for 20 to 30% of red blood cells.
- Trial name
- NCT01463735
- Testing
- Vitamin E supplement (tocofersolan)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Venous Thromboembolism
Explicit Assessment of Thromboembolic Risk and Prophylaxis for Medical Patients in Switzerland
Until now, no risk assessment model informing about the need of thromboprophylaxis in patients admitted for an acute medical event has been validated.
- Trial name
- NCT01277536
- Where
- 7 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 1,478 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Chronic Diseases
Efficacy of Integrated Care to Reduce Hospitalization and Nursing Home Placement in Community Dwelling Frail Elderly
Introduction: Care of frail and dependent elders with multiple chronic conditions is a major challenge for health care systems. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of coordinating the existing structures in the…
- Trial name
- NCT02084108
- Testing
- intervention
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 301 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Gait, Balance
Effects of a Music-Based Multitask Exercises Program on Gait, Balance and Fall Risk in the Elderly
The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of a 6-month music-based multitask exercises program (Jaques-Dalcroze eurhythmics) in improving gait and balance, and reducing fall risk in community-dwelling older adults…
- Conditions
- Gait, Balance, Falls
- Trial name
- NCT01107288
- Testing
- Music-based multitask exercises program
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 134 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Hydrocephalus.
Tablet-guided Versus Freehand (Tab-Guide) Ventriculostomy : Study Protocol to the Test Accuracy of Ventriculostomy in a Randomized Controlled Trial
Background: Despite the widespread use of external ventricular drainage, revision rates and associated complications are reported between 10-40%.
- Trial name
- Tab-Guide (NCT02048553)
- Testing
- Tablet-guided ventriculostomy, Freehand
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 320 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Young Infants
Milk-induced Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Infants
Various digestive manifestations are common in infants less than 6 months and have a significant impact on morbidity and quality of life of the family.
- Trial name
- NCT01684319
- Testing
- Formula milk free of cow's milk protein
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Healthy
Effects of Kinesiotape on Quadriceps and Hamstring Muscle Strength
Background: Kinesiotaping (KT) is an elastic therapeutic tape developed in the 70's by Dr Kenso Kase for prevention and treatment of sports injuries.
- Trial name
- NCT01994421
- Testing
- Kinesiotape
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Hemolysis, Emergency Service, Hospital
Hemolysis in Blood Samples in the ER
In this study, we aim to identify risk factors for hemolysis in blood samples drawn in the ED.
- Conditions
- Hemolysis, Emergency Service, Hospital, Emergencies, Blood Specimen Collection
- Trial name
- NCT01815931
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 2,800 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Burnout, Anxiety
Psychological Intervention on Burnout in ICU Caregivers
ICU caregivers face up to a demanding job with a high level of technical skills, a stressful environment, and a heavy work load.
- Conditions
- Burnout, Anxiety, Depression
- Trial name
- NCT01959750
- Testing
- problem-based sessions
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 166 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Postoperative Complications, Gastric Bypass
Perioperative Nutrition in Gastric Bypass Surgery
The aim of this study is to demonstrate the influence of peri-operative nutrition on the preservation of lean body mass after gastric bypass, as well as it's influence on postoperative complications.
- Trial name
- NCT00549237
- Testing
- Glucose load (Nutricia), Post operative early enteral feeding
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Critical Illness
Economics of Diarrhoea in Intensive Care Unit
Enteral nutrition (EN) is the first choice route for nutritional support in ICU patients with a functioning digestive tract. Nevertheless, EN alone is often associated with digestive intolerance, including diarrhoea.
- Trial name
- NCT01922570
- Testing
- nutrition
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 305 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Cholelithiasis, Cholecystitis
Cholecystectomy First vs Sequential Common Bile Duct Imaging + Cholecystectomy
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if cholecystectomy first (studied group) versus sequential common bile duct imaging/cholecystectomy (control group) result in a decrease of hospital stay, morbidity/mortality and costs in…
- Trial name
- CCK first (NCT01492790)
- Testing
- Emergency cholecystectomy first, Sequential common bile duct imaging/cholecystectomy
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Thromboembolic Diseases
Pharmacogenetics of Acenocoumarol
The use of oral anticoagulation is marked by an elevated risk of adverse drug events (ADE) due to a narrow therapeutic window leading to important medical and economical consequences.
- Trial name
- NCT01492777
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 115 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Preeclampsia
Increased Salt Sensitivity of Ambulatory Blood Pressure in Women With a History of Severe Preeclampsia
Cardiovascular diseases are the principal cause of death in women in developed and developing countries and are importantly promoted by hypertension.
- Trial name
- NCT01874990
- Testing
- high sodium diet, low-salt diet
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Critically Ill
Impact of SPN on Infection Rate, Duration of Mechanical Ventilation & Rehabilitation in ICU Patients
Rationale: Enteral nutrition (EN) in the intensive care (ICU) patients is recommended as a standard of care. However, EN alone is often associated with insufficient energy intakes and increased complication rates.
- Trial name
- NCT00802503
- Testing
- SPN
- Where
- 2 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 305 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Postoperative Pain
The Effect of Perioperative Ketamine on Acute and Chronic Pain After Major Back Surgery
After a surgical operation, patients may suffer from chronic pain. Ketamine, a well known anesthetic acts on receptors in the spine (NMDA receptors), which are implied in the occurrence of chronic pain.
- Trial name
- KetaDol (NCT00618423)
- Testing
- Ketamine
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Anorexia Nervosa
Influence of Protein Supplements on Serum Insulin-like Growth Factor-I Levels in Women With Anorexia Nervosa
This multicentre, randomised, double-blind, 2-parallel group, controlled trial aims to investigate whether oral milk protein supplements led to increase in serum Insulin-like Growth Factor-I levels (IGF-I) as compared with a…
- Trial name
- NCT01823822
- Testing
- Oral protein supplement (Tested product), Iso-caloric supplement (Control product)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Triage
Physician-nurse Team to Reduce Emergency Department (ED) Overcrowding
The objective of this study is to explore the impact of a physician-nurse team supervising patient's flow on ED length of stay
- Trial name
- NCT01219868
- Testing
- Physician-nurse team supervision
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 8,000 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Coronary Artery Disease
Trans-Radial Coronary Interventions Using A Sheathless Guiding Catheter
Background: The transradial approach is increasingly used in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) because of lower major access site complications, lower bleeding risk and earlier patient mobilization.
- Trial name
- Sheathless-TRI (NCT01327365)
- Testing
- trans-radial PCI (TRI)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva