Clinical trials: Patient Comfort
Hypoglycemia, Diabetes Mellitus
Clinical Usability of Intranasal Glucagon in Treatment of Hypoglycemia
Up to two hundred (200) adult participants with type 1 diabetes (T1D) aged 18 to 75 years will be selected for inclusion in the study.
- Conditions
- Hypoglycemia, Diabetes Mellitus, Drug-Specific Antibodies
- Trial name
- NCT02171130
- Testing
- Nasal Glucagon
- Where
- 9 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 129 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Eye Infections, Bacterial
Comparison of Conjunctival Antimicrobial Activity and Patient Comfort Between Topical Hypochlorous Acid (Avenova) and Betadine
The purpose of this research study is to find out how Avenova (0.01 % hypochlorous acid) works compared to Betadine (Povidone iodide) for reducing bacteria and patient discomfort in the eyes.
- Trial name
- NCT04981860
- Testing
- Betadine, AvenovaTM
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Venous Leg Ulcer, Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Evaluation of a Dual Action Pneumatic Compression System: Tolerance and Comfort in Patients With Venous Leg Ulcers (VLUs)
The purpose of the study is to assess treatment tolerance and comfort in chronic VLUs after 4 weeks of treatment using a dual action pneumatic compression device.
- Conditions
- Venous Leg Ulcer, Chronic Venous Insufficiency, Venous Stasis Ulcer, Venous Ulcer
- Trial name
- NCT02395302
- Testing
- Dual Action Pneumatic Compression
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Tactile Medical
Cystic Fibrosis
Ease of Use and Microbial Contamination of Tobramycin Inhalation Powder (TIP) Versus Nebulised Tobramycin Inhalation Solution (TIS) and Nebulised Colistimethate (COLI)
The purpose of this interventional Phase IV study was to explore the ease of use of TIP and prevalence of microbial contamination of the T-326 Inhaler compared with TIS and colistimethate administered via nebuliser for the…
- Trial name
- NCT01844778
- Testing
- Tobramycin Inhalation Powder, Tobramycin inhalation solution, Colistimethate
- Where
- 21 sites in Germany, Ireland and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Noninvasive Ventilation, Respiratory Insufficiency
A Feasibility Study Evaluating the Use of a Non-invasive Ventilation Mask
Evaluate the clinicians assessment of the use of an oro-nasal mask during non-invasive ventilation (non-intubated) with a feasibility study.
- Trial name
- mask (NCT02383719)
- Testing
- Oro-nasal Mask
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Convergent Engineering, Inc.
Hypertension
BP-EASE -Effectiveness of Losartan 50 mg/Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) 12.5 mg Versus Valsartan 80 mg/HCTZ 12.5 mg Titrated as Needed in Patients With Essential Hypertension Not Controlled on Monotherapy (0954A-333)
To evaluate the blood pressure efficacy between losartan and valsartan at equivalent dosage during a 3 months treatment.
- Trial name
- EASE (NCT00546754)
- Testing
- losartan potassium (+) hydrochlorothiazide, Comparator: Valsartan (+) Hydrochlorothiazide
- Volunteers
- 808 people
- Sponsor
- Organon and Co
Skin Laxity
Simulines Non-Inferiority Pivotal Study
Up to 260 subjects presenting with skin laxity on the face and neck will be randomized to one of two treatment groups. Subjects meeting all entrance criteria will receive study treatment, then complete two post treatment phone…
- Trial name
- NCT02736825
- Testing
- Ulthera System with standard transducer, Ulthera System with prototype 2 simulines transducer
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 262 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ulthera, Inc
Agitation
Acupuncture to Improve Comfort of Children on a Ventilator in the Intensive Care Unit
The purpose of this study is to determine whether acupuncture is effective at improving comfort in children on a ventilator in the intensive care unit.
- Trial name
- NCT01848158
- Testing
- acupuncture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Seattle Children's Hospital
Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Evaluation of a Dual Action Pneumatic Compression Device: Patient Ease of Use and Comfort
The purpose of this study is to determine the ease of use and comfort of the ACTitouch dual action pneumatic compression device in patients with unilateral or bilateral chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) with or without venous…
- Trial name
- NCT02015221
- Testing
- Dual Action Pneumatic Compression Device, Standard Compression Garments
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- Tactile Medical
Growth Hormone Disorder, Growth Hormone Deficiency in Children
Norditropin NordiFlex® Device Compared to the Device Previously Used by Patients or Parents
This study is conducted in Europe. The aim of this study is to compare the easiness of use of Norditropin NordiFlex® device to the device previously used by patients or parents.
- Conditions
- Growth Hormone Disorder, Growth Hormone Deficiency in Children, Foetal Growth Problem, Small for Gestational Age
- Trial name
- NCT01245374
- Testing
- Norditropin NordiFlex®
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 103 people
- Sponsor
- Novo Nordisk A/S
Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Constipation
Efficacy and Safety of SYN-010 in IBS-C
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal (GI) syndrome characterized by chronic abdominal pain and altered bowel habits in the absence of any organic cause.
- Trial name
- NCT03763175
- Testing
- SYN-010 21 mg, SYN-010 42 mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Postoperative Pain, Postoperative Delirium
Multimodal Versus Opioid aNalgesia in carDiAc Surgery
To compare standard "Fentanyl - Tramadol - Paracetamol - Oxycodone" regimen to a multimodal painmanagement "pregabalin- minimal fentanyl-ketamine-lidocain-dexmedetomidine- paracetamol" to determine which therapy provides the most…
- Trial name
- MONDAY (NCT04987372)
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
Hearing Impairment
A Pilot Study to Evaluate Patient Tolerance and Nursing Ease-of-Use of a Novel Hearing Protection Device
Before they are born, babies are protected from hearing very loud noises by their mother's bodies. After delivery, they are exposed to many loud noises that are potentially harmful.
- Trial name
- NEATCAP (NCT02744066)
- Testing
- NEATCAP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Michael Balsan, MD
Asthma
An Open-label Study to Evaluate Correct Use and Ease of Use of the ELLIPTA DPI in Pediatric Subjects With Asthma
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of airways and lungs that results in hyper-reactivity and clinically relevant episodes of wheezing.
- Trial name
- NCT03478657
- Testing
- ELLIPTA DPI, Ease of use questionnaires
- Where
- 19 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 222 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Corneal Epithelium Defect
GenTeal in Perioperative Treatment of Laser Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis LASIK Patients
GenTeal gel is an artificial tear gel used to lubricate the surface of the eye. This study will evaluate the effect of GenTeal gel on comfort following LASIK surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT00598689
- Testing
- 0.3% hypromellose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Augusta University
Chronic Sinus Disease, Surgery
Efficacy of PuraSinus Versus Bioresorbable Nasal Dressings
Postoperative care of patients undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) is important both to minimize discomfort for the patients and to obtain the optimal long-term outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT04970966
- Testing
- PuraSinus, Bioresorbable Nasal Dressing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Patient Care
Efficacy of Cotton as a Dampener for Vibration Anesthetic Device
The study aims to determine the effectiveness of cotton as a dampener for vibratory anesthetic devices (VADs) for dermatologic patients.
- Trial name
- NCT06916468
- Testing
- VAD with Cotton Dampener, Vibratory Anesthetic Device (VAD)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Visual Analog Pain Scale
Vapocoolant Spray's Role in Reducing Pain During Capillary Glucose Testing
Capillary blood glucose measurement is a routine procedure in emergency departments, but it may cause pain and discomfort because it requires fingertip puncture.
- Trial name
- NCT06789055
- Testing
- Vapocoolant Spray
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Abant Izzet Baysal University
Vaginal Stricture
Newly Designed Vaginal Stent to Improve Patient Comfort and Healing Following Vaginal Surgery or Vaginal Radiation
Each year, females need surgery to create a vaginal canal or pelvic radiation to treat cancer. The result is often a narrowing or scarring of their vagina. To aid in healing a stent is often placed.
- Trial name
- NCT04807387
- Testing
- Vaginal Stent A, Vaginal Stent B, Vaginal Stent
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Bladder Dysfunction, Urinary Retention
Patient-operated Valved Catheter Versus Indwelling Transurethral Catheter
Following surgery for female urinary incontinence and/or pelvic organ prolapse, women are sometimes temporarily unable to empty their bladders and are sent home with a transurethral indwelling catheter attached to a bag which…
- Trial name
- NCT01460303
- Testing
- Bladder catheter: OPTION-vf patient controlled catheter vs. indwelling transurethral catheter with leg bag, Transurethral catheter with leg bag
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Worcester