Clinical trials: Oral Surgery
Alveolar Bone Loss, Periodontal Diseases
GUIDOR® Growth Factor Enhanced Bone Graft Substitute for the Treatment of Periodontal Defects 6-months Post-Surgery
GUIDOR Growth Factor Enchanted Bone Graft Substitute (GFeBGS) when used in periodontal surgery will shown greater gum and bone regeneration when compare to bone graft substitute alone. Also, to find the optimal dose.
- Trial name
- NCT01728844
- Testing
- beta-tricalcium phosphate alone, GFeBGS 0.1%, GFeBGS 0.3%
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Sunstar Americas
Dental Alveolus, Oral Surgical Procedures, Preprosthetic
A Prospective Study: Alveolar Ridge Augmentation Using Tenting Screws, Acellular Dermal Matrix and Combination Particulate Grafts
When a tooth or teeth are extracted, a defect in the bony ridge often forms. This loss of bone may make it impossible to place a dental implant.
- Trial name
- NCT01572298
- Testing
- allograft alone, allograft with autograft
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Pancreatic Cancer
Study of Pre-surgery Gemcitabine + Hydroxychloroquine (GcHc) in Stage IIb or III Adenocarcinoma of the Pancreas
The primary goal of the research study is to determine whether treating pancreatic cancer patients with hydroxychloroquine in combination with gemcitabine before surgery is safe.
- Trial name
- NCT01128296
- Testing
- Hydroxychloroquine, Gemcitabine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Amer Zureikat
Periodontitis, Wound Healing
Effectiveness of Three Different Mouthrinses in Dental Plaque Control and Early Wound Healing
Aim: This study compared the effectiveness of three different mouthrinses (alcohol and non-alcohol chlorhexidine, alkyl dimethyl glycine / alkyl dimethyl amine oxide - C31G) in plaque control and early wound healing…
- Trial name
- NCT03119831
- Testing
- Alcohol-based Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12%, Alcohol-free Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12%, C31G
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell, Oral Cancer
Carboplatin, Nab-Paclitaxel, Durvalumab Before Surgery and Adjuvant Therapy in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Participants in this study have a type of cancer called squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN). Their SCCHN has spread around the area where the cancer first started. This is called locally-advanced SCCHN.
- Conditions
- Carcinoma, Squamous Cell, Oral Cancer, Oropharynx Cancer, Larynx Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT03174275
- Testing
- Durvalumab, Carboplatin, Nab-paclitaxel
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Head and Neck Cancer, Radiation Toxicity
Salivary Gland Surgery Before Radiation Therapy in Preventing Radiation-Caused Xerostomia in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
RATIONALE: Moving a salivary gland out of the area that will undergo radiation therapy may protect the gland from side effects of radiation therapy and may prevent xerostomia (dry mouth).
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer, Radiation Toxicity, Xerostomia
- Trial name
- NCT00068237
- Testing
- salivary gland transfer, Post-operative radiation therapy
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Pain
Injectable Diclofenac for the Prevention of Post-operative Dental Pain
This is a prospective, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group study in approximately 75 patients undergoing surgical removal of an impacted lower third molar.
- Trial name
- DP4 (NCT01706588)
- Testing
- Diclofenac sodium
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- IBSA Institut Biochimique SA
Stage I Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage II Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Photodynamic Therapy With HPPH Compared to Standard of Care Surgery in Treating Patients With Oral Cavity Cancer
This randomized phase II clinical trial studies how well photodynamic therapy with HPPH works compared to standard of care surgery in treating patients with oral cavity cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT03090412
- Testing
- HPPH, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Photodynamic Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Endocarditis
Postoperative Antibiotic Management Duration Following Surgery for Intravenous Drug Abuse (IVDA) Endocarditis (OPTIMAL)
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and compliance of initial intravenous (IV) antibiotics followed by oral antibiotic therapy following uncomplicated IVDA endocarditis.
- Trial name
- OPTIMAL (NCT05156437)
- Testing
- Amoxycillin, Cefalexin, Dicloxacillin, Linezolid, Levofloxacin, Rifampicin, Ampicillin, Oxacillin, Vancomycin, Daptomycin, Ceftriaxone, Cefepime, Ceftaroline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- West Virginia University
Recurrent Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Soy Isoflavones in Preventing Head and Neck Cancer Recurrence in Patients With Stage I-IV Head and Neck Cancer Undergoing Surgery
This phase II clinical trial studies how well soy isoflavones work in preventing head and neck cancer in patients with stage I-IV head and neck cancer undergoing surgery.
- Conditions
- Recurrent Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Laryngeal Verrucous Carcinoma, Recurrent Lip and Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT02007200
- Testing
- Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Soy Isoflavones, Survey Administration
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Dysphagia, Pain
Dexamethasone in Reducing Oral Pain and Dry Mouth After Surgery in Patients With Oropharyngeal Cancer
This randomized pilot clinical trial studies dexamethasone in reducing oral pain and dry mouth after surgery in patients with oropharyngeal cancer. Dexamethasone may help lower pain and dry mouth caused by surgery.
- Conditions
- Dysphagia, Pain, Stage I Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage II Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT01748942
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, Quality-of-Life Assessment, Questionnaire Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Surgical Complication, Paresthesia
Trial of Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy Induced Paresthesia Using Ultrasonic vs. Reciprocating Saw Instrumentation
The aim of this prospective study is to analyze the postoperative paresthesias experienced in patients who undergo bilateral sagittal split osteotomies (BSSO) using an ultrasonic saw, versus a reciprocating saw.
- Conditions
- Surgical Complication, Paresthesia, Fracture, Nerve Injury
- Trial name
- NCT05205616
- Testing
- Sonopet ultrasonic saw, Reciprocating saw
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Cataract, Bilateral Senile Cataract
Cataract Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) Feasibility Pilot Study
The goal of this pilot clinical trial comparing two different sedation approaches for cataract surgery is to assess the feasibility, completeness, and distribution of data in measuring patient satisfaction, the quality of…
- Conditions
- Cataract, Bilateral Senile Cataract, Anesthesia, Patient Satisfaction
- Trial name
- CaTNAPS-1 (NCT06506669)
- Testing
- Oral sedation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Pancreatic Cancer
Vaccine Therapy With or Without Cyclophosphamide in Treating Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy for Stage I or Stage II Pancreatic Cancer That Can Be Removed by Surgery
RATIONALE: Vaccines made from gene-modified tumor cells may help the body build an effective immune response to kill pancreatic cancer cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00727441
- Testing
- GVAX pancreatic cancer vaccine, cyclophosphamide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Cleft Palate
Efficacy of Oral Versus Intravenous Acetaminophen for Primary Pediatric Cleft Palate Repair
The purpose of this investigator-initiated study is to determine whether acetaminophen is an effective pain reliever for primary cleft palate repair in children and possesses opioid sparing effects.
- Trial name
- NCT01500109
- Testing
- Oral acetaminophen, Ofirmev®, Opioid only
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Periodontitis
Effects of AMP Application After Non-surgical Periodontal Therapy on Treatment of Periodontitis
Chronic periodontitis is an infectious disease of periodontal support tissues caused by bacterial biofilm, which leads to inflammation and destruction of periodontal support tissues ultimately resulting in tooth loss.In the…
- Trial name
- NCT05530252
- Testing
- Oral biological antimicrobial gel, minocycline hydrochloride ointment, SRP
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beijing Stomatological Hospital, Capital Medical University
Residual Disease, Aggressive Periodontitis
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Plus Low-dose Aspirin Daily Supplementation in Surgical Therapy to Treat Aggressive Periodontitis
The aim of this randomized controlled clinical trial of superiority will be to evaluate the effect of 3 g of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and 100 mg of aspirin daily supplementation over a period of 180 days as adjunct to…
- Trial name
- NCT03093207
- Testing
- Open flap debridement, Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, Aspirin
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho
Head and Neck Neoplasms
Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) for Oral and Laryngopharyngeal Lesions Using Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System
The purpose of this study is to conduct a pilot single-arm to assess transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for oral and laryngopharyngeal benign and malignant lesions using the Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System.
- Trial name
- TORS (NCT01059357)
- Testing
- Da Vinci Robotic Transoral Robotic Surgical System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Healing Surgical Wounds, Pain Measurement
Effects of Laser Stimulation on Wound Healing of Human Palatal Tissue
The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of photobiomodulation (PBM) with an Er:YAG laser on the palatal donor site following subepithelial connective tissue graft (SECTG) surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT03741062
- Testing
- J. Morita AdvErl Evo Er:YAG laser, Control
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Head and Neck Cancer
RT With or Without Cetuximab in Treating Patients Who Have Undergone Surgery for Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer
RATIONALE: Giving radiation therapy that uses a 3-dimensional (3-D) image of the tumor to help focus thin beams of radiation directly on the tumor, and giving radiation therapy in higher doses over a shorter period of time, may…
- Trial name
- NCT00956007
- Testing
- cetuximab, intensity-modulated radiation therapy
- Where
- 264 sites in United States, Canada and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 702 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group