Clinical trials: Colorectal Surgery
Recurrent Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Stage IV Breast Cancer
Canady Helios Cold Plasma Scalpel Treatment at the Surgical Margin and Macroscopic Tumor Sites
The study designed is to evaluate the safety of Canady Helios™ Cold Plasma Scalpel (CHCPS) in patients with solid tumors with carcinomatosis scheduled to undergo surgical resection for cytoreduction.
- Conditions
- Recurrent Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Stage IV Breast Cancer, Stage IV Prostate Cancer, Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT04267575
- Testing
- Canady Helios Cold Plasma Scalpel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Jerome Canady, M.D.
Colorectal Surgery
Efficacy Comparison of Two Preoperative Skin Antisepsis Preparations in Colorectal Surgery
Surgical site infections (SSI) are one of the most common complications in the post-operative patient, and the second most common health care associated infection overall.
- Trial name
- NCT01233050
- Testing
- 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate/70% Isopropyl Alcohol, Iodine Povacrylex/74% Isopropyl Alcohol
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 802 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Ileus, Gastrointestinal Dysfunction
Alvimopan as a Rescue Treatment of Postoperative Ileus
This study aims to evaluate the cost effectiveness of Alvimopan as rescue therapy in patients undergoing colorectal or small bowel resection who develop POI, and its safety and effectiveness in reducing LOS and POI duration.
- Trial name
- NCT04405037
- Testing
- Alvimopan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Scott Steele
Recurrent Colon Cancer, Recurrent Rectal Cancer
2 Phase Comparison of Pre-operative CT and PET Images for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
This pilot phase II studies how well computed tomography (CT) and positron emission tomography (PET) imaging works in detecting disease in patients undergoing surgery for metastatic colorectal cancer.
- Conditions
- Recurrent Colon Cancer, Recurrent Rectal Cancer, Stage IV A Bladder Cancer, Stage IV A Rectal Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01821105
- Testing
- PET Scan, CT Scan, fludeoxyglucose F 18
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Colorectal Surgery, Ileus
Alvimopan as Rescue in Post op Ileus
This will be a prospective randomized control trial with a total of 142 patients. Patients who undergo laparoscopic or open colorectal resection, small bowel resection, or ileostomy reversal with small bowel resection that…
- Trial name
- NCT02742181
- Testing
- Alvimopan, Control Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Sharon Stein
Colorectal Cancer
Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy and Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Treating Patients Who Are Undergoing Surgical Resection for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy work in different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00081289
- Testing
- Radiation Therapy, Capecitabine 1650 mg/m^2/day, Capecitabine 1200 mg/m^2/day
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 146 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Postoperative Pain, Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
A Comparison of Targinact vs. Oxycodone on Gut Function After Colorectal Surgery
Two key requirements for discharge from hospital after major abdominal surgery are adequate oral analgesia and resumption of oral nutrition.
- Trial name
- TACS (NCT02109640)
- Testing
- Targinact, Oxycodone, Laparoscopic segmental colectomy
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Brain Metastasis, Bladder Cancer
Phase II Trial of Stereotactic Radiosurgery Boost Following Surgical Resection for Brain Metastases
For patients who have one or two metastases in the brain, the tumor(s) can often be removed with surgery to relieve symptoms from the tumor(s) and to improve survival.
- Conditions
- Brain Metastasis, Bladder Cancer, Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00587964
- Testing
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Conditions Requiring Colorectal Surgery
Exparel Transversus Abdominis Plane Block vs Intrathecal Analgesia In Colorectal Surgery
This study is prospective, randomized trial in which EXPAREL TAP block is compared to standard IT opioid administration, in relieving postoperative pain, decreasing length of stay, and use of narcotic medication.
- Trial name
- NCT02356198
- Testing
- EXPAREL, Intrathecal hydromorphone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 209 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Rectal Cancer, for Bowel Dysfunction Following Surgery for Rectal Cancers
Sacral Neuromodulation (SNM) With InterStimTM for Bowel Dysfunction Following Surgery for Rectal Cancers With Sphincter Preservation
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether a medical device/implant (InterStimTM) will help patients to have more normal bowel movements. The InterStimTM device is a neuromodulating device.
- Trial name
- NCT02163187
- Testing
- Implantation of the InterStimTM, MSK BFI questionnaires, The Low Anterior Resection Score (LARS) questionnaires
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Colorectal Cancer
A Study of Xeloda (Capecitabine) Plus Oxaliplatin in Patients With Colon Cancer
This 2 arm study will compare the efficacy and safety of intermittent oral Xeloda plus Eloxatin (oxaliplatin) with that of fluorouracil/leucovorin in patients who have had surgery for colon cancer and no previous chemotherapy.
- Trial name
- NCT00069121
- Testing
- Capecitabine, Oxaliplatin, Leucovorin (LV)
- Where
- 232 sites in United States, Australia and 27 more
- Volunteers
- 1,886 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Rectal Cancer, Colon Cancer
Perfusion Assessment in Laparoscopic Left Anterior Resection
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate that NIR fluorescence angiography using the PINPOINT Endoscopic Fluorescence Imaging System ("PINPOINT System" or "PINPOINT") can assess viability of colon tissue during laparoscopic…
- Conditions
- Rectal Cancer, Colon Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Polyp
- Trial name
- PILLAR II (NCT01560377)
- Testing
- PINPOINT Endoscopic Fluorescence Imaging System
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 147 people
- Sponsor
- Novadaq Technologies ULC, now a part of Stryker
Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Liver, Stage IV Colorectal Cancer AJCC v8
Preoperative Immunotherapy (Pembrolizumab) for Patients With Colorectal Cancer and Resectable Hepatic Metastases
This phase II trials studies how well pembrolizumab and vactosertib work after standard of care chemotherapy in patients with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver that can be removed by surgery (resectable hepatic…
- Conditions
- Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Liver, Stage IV Colorectal Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IVA Colorectal Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IVB Colorectal Cancer AJCC v8
- Trial name
- NCT03844750
- Testing
- Hepatectomy, Pembrolizumab, Vactosertib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Chloe Atreya, MD, PhD
Orthostatic Hypotension, Hemodynamic Instability
Trial Comparing Low Dose and High Dose Steroids in Patients Undergoing Colorectal Surgery
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of low dose versus high dose steroids vital signs of patients currently on steroids or recently treated with steroids undergoing major colorectal surgery.
- Conditions
- Orthostatic Hypotension, Hemodynamic Instability, Fever, Hypothermia
- Trial name
- NCT01559675
- Testing
- Hydrocortisone High Dose, Hydrocortisone Low Dose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 121 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Neuromuscular Blockade
The Effect of Deep Neuromuscular Block on Surgical Condition During Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
This study is a randomized, controlled, double-blinded, and parallel design study. A total 96 patients were randomized to receive a deep block or a moderate block scheduled for elective laparoscopic colorectal surgery.
- Trial name
- DEEPCOL (NCT02580188)
- Testing
- sugammadex
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
Pain, Postoperative
Auricular Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Field Stimulation for Postoperative Pain Control in Adults
Pain after surgery is unavoidable, and opioid medications are the cornerstone of most pain management regimens. However, they come at a cost with profound impacts on gastrointestinal motility, respiratory depression, and even…
- Trial name
- NCT02892513
- Testing
- Percutaneous auricular neurostimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Abdominal Neoplasm, Colonic Neoplasm
Treatment of Peritoneal Cancer With Surgery, Perfused Heated Cisplatin and Chemotherapy
This study will test the effectiveness of an experimental treatment for peritoneal cancer involving surgical removal of the tumor, perfusion of the abdomen during surgery with a heated solution of the drug cisplatin, and…
- Conditions
- Abdominal Neoplasm, Colonic Neoplasm, Mesothelioma, Peritoneal Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT00004547
- Testing
- Surgery, Continuous hyperthermic peritoneal perfusion (CHPP) with Cisplatin, Postoperative dwell with paclitaxel and 5-FU
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 188 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Colorectal Surgery, Hepatobiliary Surgery
A Trial of Adding Lung Protective Strategies to Existing Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocols and Its Effects on Improving Post-Operative Lung Function
The objective of this study is to determine whether the addition of lung protective strategies to existing enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols for colorectal surgeries and hepatobiliary surgeries will improve…
- Trial name
- NCT04411186
- Testing
- Standard Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocol, ERAS and 5 Lung Protective Interventions
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Colorectal Cancer
Feasibility of Home-based Preoperative Exercise in Older People
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the feasibility of recruitment procedure, intervention including compliance and the collaboration between in- and out patient clinics of preoperative home-based exercise in older people…
- Trial name
- NCT02895464
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Colorectal Cancer
Oxaliplatin, Leucovorin Calcium, and Fluorouracil With or Without Celecoxib in Treating Patients With Stage III Colon Cancer Previously Treated With Surgery
PURPOSE: This randomized phase III trial is studying giving oxaliplatin, leucovorin calcium, and fluorouracil together to compare how well they work when given together with or without celecoxib in treating patients with stage…
- Trial name
- NCT01150045
- Testing
- celecoxib, 5-fluorouracil, oxaliplatin
- Where
- 842 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 2,527 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology