Clinical trials: Intestinal Obstruction
Obstructive Defecation Syndrome, Chronic Constipation
Study of Stapled Transanal Rectal Resection (STARR) Surgery in Refractory Constipation Associated With Obstructive Defecation Syndrome (ODS)
The primary purpose of this study is to determine how effective and how durable STARR (stapled transanal rectal resection) surgery is in relieving symptoms of intractable constipation associated with obstructive defecation…
- Conditions
- Obstructive Defecation Syndrome, Chronic Constipation, Rectocele, Intussusception
- Trial name
- NCT00256984
- Testing
- Stapled Transanal Resection (STARR) with Transtar (PROXIMATE®) 33 mm Circular Stapler
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Ethicon Endo-Surgery
Postoperative Ileus
A Study of Alvimopan for the Management of Postoperative Ileus in Participants Undergoing Radical Cystectomy
This study is being conducted to determine whether alvimopan can accelerate recovery of gastrointestinal function following radical cystectomy when compared with a placebo.
- Trial name
- NCT00708201
- Testing
- Alvimopan
- Where
- 20 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 280 people
- Sponsor
- Cubist Pharmaceuticals LLC, a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA)
Ileus, Fusion of Spine
The Use of Oral Naloxone to Prevent Post Spinal Fusion Ileus
Postoperative ileus and opioid induced constipation are well-known post-operative complications. Previously, research has shown that using peripherally acting opioid antagonists can help alleviate the condition.
- Trial name
- FusionIleus (NCT03176316)
- Testing
- Naloxone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Loyola University
Obstruction, Cancer
Intravenous Nutrition in Hospitalized Patients: Comparison of Two Oils
Intravenous nutrition is an important therapy for the recovery of many patients. It is indicated when the patients cannot take food by mouth or use their intestines for feeding.
- Conditions
- Obstruction, Cancer, Ileus, Malnutrition
- Trial name
- NCT01943409
- Testing
- Intralipid, ClinOleic
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 303 people
- Sponsor
- Johane Allard
Intestinal Obstruction
Study to Assess Efficacy and Safety of Lanreotide Autogel 120 MG in Treatment of Clinical Symptoms Associated With Inoperable Malignant Intestinal Obstruction
To assess the efficacy of Lanreotide Autogel 120 mg for the relief of vomiting due to inoperable malignant intestinal obstruction in patients without nasogastric tube (NGT) and to assess the efficacy of lanreotide Autogel 120 mg…
- Trial name
- IMIO (NCT02275338)
- Testing
- Lanreotide Autogel
- Where
- 17 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Ipsen
Bowel Obstruction
A Health Economic Trial in Adult Patients Undergoing Open Colectomy MA402S23B301
This study is designed to compare the standard of care against EXPAREL (bupivacaine liposome extended-release injectable suspension) to determine if total opioid consumption is reduced when using EXPAREL therefore possibly…
- Trial name
- IMPROVE-Open (NCT01507220)
- Testing
- morphine sulfate, bupivacaine liposome extended-release injectable suspension
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Appendicitis
Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Versus Local Anesthetic for Lap Appendectomies
This study is a prospective, double-blinded, randomized comparison of 2 patient cohorts. One group of patients will receive a transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block.
- Trial name
- NCT01575028
- Testing
- Ropivacaine, Bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
Obstructed Defecation Syndrome, Rectocele
Stapled TransAnal Rectal Resection (STARR) With Contour® TranstarTM
The stapled transanal rectal resection (STARR procedure) is an effective treatment for obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS) caused by intussusception and rectocele.
- Conditions
- Obstructed Defecation Syndrome, Rectocele, Intussusception, SNS
- Trial name
- STARR (NCT00673400)
- Testing
- Stapled transanal rectum resection
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen
Post-operative Ileus
Nicotine Gum Recovery After Colorectal Surgery
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether the use of nicotine gum in the postoperative period influences surgical outcome in patients undergoing colorectal surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01662115
- Testing
- Nicotine gum, Regular chewing gum
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Intestinal Obstruction
Quality of Life in Patients With Inoperable Malignant Bowel Obstruction
The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the impact on quality of life of Lanreotide Autogel 120 mg in combination with standard care, in comparison to the standard care alone, in subjects affected by inoperable…
- Trial name
- QoL in IMBO (NCT02365584)
- Testing
- lanreotide (Autogel formulation)
- Where
- 13 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Ipsen
Appendicitis
Non-operative Management of Pediatric Appendicitis With an Appendicoltih
To determine if non-operative management with antibiotics alone is a feasible treatment alternative for pediatric patients with uncomplicated acute appendicitis with an appendicolith identified on imaging.
- Trial name
- NCT02189668
- Testing
- Antibiotics only (Zosyn then Augmentin)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Peter Minneci
Colorectal Surgery
Effect of Ketamine on Postoperative Clinical Outcomes
The purpose of this research is to evaluate the effectiveness of ketamine as an analgesic adjuvant in decreasing the narcotic (opioids) analgesics during surgery, on pain management and on the later recovery after surgery in…
- Trial name
- NCT01365195
- Testing
- Ketamine high-dose, Ketamine low-dose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Hemorrhoids, Postoperative Pain
Pudendal Nerve Block for Hemorrhoidectomy
Patients undergoing Milligan-Morgan hemorrhoidectomy will be randomized to receive or not the pudendal nerve block after the spinal anesthesia.
- Trial name
- NCT04251884
- Testing
- Local anesthetic (ropivacaine)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Francesco Mongelli
Bowel Obstruction
A Health Economic Trial in Adult Patients Undergoing Open Colectomy MA402S23B302
This study is designed to compare the standard of care against EXPAREL (bupivacaine liposome extended-release injectable suspension) to determine if total opioid consumption is reduced when using EXPAREL, therefore possibly…
- Trial name
- IMPROVE-Open (NCT01507233)
- Testing
- IV morphine sulfate, EXPAREL (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc