Clinical trials: Open Abdominal Surgery, open to volunteers
Inguinal Hernia Unilateral, Postoperative Pain Management
Transversalis Fascia Plane Block Versus Surgical Wound Infiltration for Postoperative Analgesia in Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
The purpose of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether two different analgesic techniques - ultrasound-guided Transversalis Fascia Plane Block (TFPB) and surgical wound infiltration - can improve postoperative pain control in…
- Conditions
- Inguinal Hernia Unilateral, Postoperative Pain Management, Regional Anaesthesia, Transversalis Fascia Plane Block
- Trial name
- TFPB-WIN (NCT07238829)
- Testing
- Ultrasound-Guided Transversalis Fascia Plane Block (TFPB), Surgical Wound Infiltration
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- Ondokuz Mayıs University
Open Abdominal Surgery
EOIFP Block Versus OSTAP Block for Upper Abdominal Surgery
The investigators propose a single-center, assessor blinded, randomized control trial to compare the efficacy of external oblique fascial plane (EOIFP) block versus Oblique Subcostal Transversus Abdominis Plane (OSTAP) block for…
- Trial name
- NCT06409156
- Testing
- Oblique Subcostal Transversus Abdominis Plane Block, External Oblique Intercostal Fascial Plane block
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Intra Abdominal Pressure, Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
Intra-abdominal Hypertension and Abdominal Compartment Syndrome in Patients After Pancreatic Procedures.
This study investigates the development of intra-abdominal hypertension and compartment syndrome in patients undergoing elective pancreatic procedures.
- Conditions
- Intra Abdominal Pressure, Abdominal Compartment Syndrome, Pancreatic Surgery, Pancreatic Fistula After Pancreaticoduodenectomy
- Trial name
- HYPA (NCT06672601)
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Charles University, Czech Republic
Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal
Clinical Outcomes of Patients Treated With Open Surgical Repair for Complex Aortic Aneurysms
This is a prospective, non-randomized, single center, data collection study of patients treated with open surgical repair (OR) for complex aortic aneurysms (CAAs).
- Trial name
- NCT03446287
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Abdomen Cancer, Pancreas Adenocarcinoma (MSI-H)
Implementation of a Pain Management Plan in Major Open Abdominal Surgeries.
Introduction: Major abdominal surgery encompasses a broad range of surgical procedures in heterogeneous patient populations.Management of postoperative pain has received keen attention in recent years with considerable concurrent…
- Conditions
- Abdomen Cancer, Pancreas Adenocarcinoma (MSI-H), Colectomy Left/Right/Total Under Laparotomy, Hepatectomy
- Trial name
- NCT07901582
- Testing
- Epidural administered opioid
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Inguinal Hernia
PRO-RSTAP: Effect of TAP and RS Blocks on Recovery After Inguinal Hernia Surgery (PRO-RSTAP)
Inguinal hernia repair is a common surgical procedure, often performed as day-case surgery. Despite standardized surgical techniques, postoperative pain may delay recovery and occasionally lead to unplanned hospital admission.
- Trial name
- PRO-RSTAP (NCT07423910)
- Testing
- Transversus abdominis plane block (TAP block), Rectus sheath block (active), Ropivacaine
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Tampere University Hospital
Venous Thromboembolism, Bleeding
Avoiding Risks of Thrombosis and Bleeding in Surgery (ARTS) Trial
Avoiding Risks of Thrombosis and bleeding in Surgery (ARTS) trial is a pragmatic, international, multicenter, randomized controlled open label trial comparing a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) - oral factor Xa inhibitor apixaban…
- Trial name
- ARTS (NCT06523959)
- Testing
- Apixaban 2.5 MG
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 5,436 people
- Sponsor
- Clinical Urology and Epidemiology Working Group
Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal, Abdominal Aortic Occlusion
Liposomal Bupivacaine/Bupivacaine in Rectus Sheath Blocks Versus Ropivacaine in Rectus Sheath Blocks And Catheters
The goal of this pilot study is to compare single shot rectus sheath blocks of liposomal bupivacaine/bupivacaine mixture to bilateral rectus sheath catheters infused with ropivacaine (standard of care at our facility) in patients…
- Conditions
- Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal, Abdominal Aortic Occlusion, Aortoiliac Occlusive Disease, Aortic Diseases
- Trial name
- EXODUS (NCT05972018)
- Testing
- Liposomal bupivacaine, Ropivacaine, Bupivacain
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Hartford Hospital
Inguinal Hernia, Hydroceles
Prevention of Surgical Site Infection in Open Paediatric Groin Surgeries Using Intravenous Prophylactic Antibiotics and Antimicrobial-coated Sutures
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the use of prophylactic antibiotics and antimicrobial-coated sutures can prevent surgical site infection in children undergoing open groin surgeries.
- Conditions
- Inguinal Hernia, Hydroceles, Surgical Site Infection
- Trial name
- NCT07346742
- Testing
- Antimicrobial-coated sutures, Intravenous Cefuroxime
- Where
- Nigeria
- Volunteers
- 174 people
- Sponsor
- Olawumi Olajide
Bilateral Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open Upper Abdominal Surgeries
Ultrasound-guided Quadratus Lumborum Block Versus Erector Spinae Plane Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Children Undergoing Elective Open Lower Abdominal Surgeries
To compare the postoperative analgesic efficacy of ultrasound-guided Quadratus Lumborum Block (anterior approach) versus Erector Spinae Plane Block (T10-T12 level), both performed bilaterally with 0.25% bupivacaine (0.5 mL/kg per…
- Trial name
- NCT07853586
- Testing
- ultrasound guided anterior oudratus lumborum block, Ultrasound guided erector spinae plane block
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Menoufia University
Adults Waiting to Undergo Lung Cancer or Major Abdominal, Open or Video Assisted Cancer Surgery
Implementing Surgery School Prehabilitation Using Telehealth
The physiological challenge of major surgery has been likened to running a marathon. In both cases, preparation is critical. Yet, many patients undergo major surgery without understanding the potential consequences.
- Trial name
- STTARRS (NCT06631872)
- Testing
- Tele-prehabilitation education session: Surgery School, Individualised Inspiratory Muscle Training and Walking Program, Usual Care
- Where
- 9 sites in Australia
- Volunteers
- 515 people
- Sponsor
- University of Melbourne
Abdominal Surgery by Laparotomy
Hot Compress Application in Open Abdominal Surgery
This study aims to evaluate the effect of hot compress application to the intestines during abdominal surgery on postoperative nausea-vomiting and bowel function.
- Trial name
- HotCompress (NCT06888154)
- Testing
- compress application with heated saline
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- TC Erciyes University
Open Abdominal Surgery
Intrathecal Morphine for Quality of Recovery After Open Abdominal Surgery Within an Enhanced Recovery Pathway
Pain management after open abdominal surgery still faces severe challenges, with the incidence of moderate to severe pain after surgery as high as 50 - 90%.
- Trial name
- NCT07575321
- Testing
- Intrathecal Morphine, Intrathecal saline injection, TAPB
- Volunteers
- 756 people
- Sponsor
- Sun Yat-sen University
Appendicitis, Perforated Appendicitis
Comparative Study Between Laparoscopic and Open Appendectomy of Complicated Appendicitis
Acute appendicitis is one of the most common surgical emergencies in children. In complicated cases, where the appendix has perforated, become gangrenous, or caused peritonitis and purulent contamination, determining the optimal…
- Conditions
- Appendicitis, Perforated Appendicitis, Gangrenous Appendicitis, Peritonitis
- Trial name
- NCT07879235
- Testing
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy, Open Appendectomy
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Gastric Cancer, Peritoneal Carcinomatosis
Complete Cytoreduction Followed by IP and Systemic Chemotherapies for Gastric Cancer With Peritoneal Carcinomatosis
Background: Approximately 15% of gastric adenocarcinoma patients presents with peritoneal carcinomatosis (PC) at the first encounter and is regarded as an unresectable and end-stage disease.
- Trial name
- CRS-IP (NCT04547725)
- Testing
- CRS followed by IP and systemic chemotherapies
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Complex Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Patient-Reported Quality of Life After Open Surgery for Complex Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: A Prospective Study
STUDY DURATION: January 2026 - December 2027 Each participant will be followed for 12 months postoperatively. BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE: Complex abdominal aortic aneurysms (cAAAs)-including juxtarenal, pararenal, and suprarenal…
- Trial name
- NCT07580443
- Testing
- To assess changes in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) using the Short Form-36 (SF-36) questionnaire
- Where
- 2 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 125 people
- Sponsor
- Prouse Giorgio
Cervical Cancer, Hysterectomy
Minimally Invasive Surgery Versus Open Radical Hysterectomy in Presumably Early Stage Cervical Cancer: a Retrospective Multicenter Non-inferiority Study Comparing Overall and Progression-free Survival.
The goal of this retrospective observational study with prospective follow-up is to compare the safety and treatment outcomes of radical laparoscopic hysterectomy (removal of the uterus with cervix) versus abdominal (open)…
- Trial name
- MOOSE (NCT07120529)
- Testing
- CT scan, Ultrasound scan (Transvaginal or Transabdominal), Gynecological examination
- Where
- 5 sites in Poland
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Silesia
Elective Surgical Procedures, Postoperative Pain
Opioid Free Anesthesia-Analgesia Strategy and Surgical Stress in Elective Open Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Open Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) repair is a high-risk surgical procedure accompanied by intense endocrine and metabolic responses to surgical stress, with subsequent activation of the inflammatory cascade, cytokine and…
- Conditions
- Elective Surgical Procedures, Postoperative Pain, Anesthesia, Opioid Use
- Trial name
- NCT04894864
- Testing
- Opioid-Based Anesthesia-Analgesia Strategy, Opioid-free Anesthesia-Analgesia Strategy
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Crete
Pain Management After Surgery
Open TAP-block in Pediatric Abdominal Surgery
The goal of this trial is to evaluate an open TAP-block vs continuous administration of local anestetic via a wound catheter for postoperative pain management in patients 1-15 years of age undergoing open abdominal surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT07352683
- Testing
- TAP-block, Wound catheter
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Uppsala University
Intra-abdominal Surgery, Anesthesia
Open Lung Protective Extubation Following General Anesthesia
Perioperative respiratory complications are a major source of morbidity and mortality. Postoperative atelectasis plays a central role in their development.
- Conditions
- Intra-abdominal Surgery, Anesthesia, Lung Injury, Ventilator-Induced Lung Injury
- Trial name
- OLEXT-3 (NCT06296173)
- Testing
- Protective "open-lung" extubation, Conventional extubation
- Where
- 5 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 270 people
- Sponsor
- Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)