Clinical trials: Preoperative Patients
Breast Cancer
Monitoring and Predicting Chemotherapy Response Using DOSI
RATIONALE: New imaging procedures, such as diffuse optical spectroscopy imaging, may help measure a patient's response and allow doctors to plan better treatment.
- Trial name
- ACRIN6691 (NCT01217385)
- Testing
- DOSI
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- American College of Radiology Imaging Network
Cesarean Section, Surgical Site Infection
Preoperative Application of Chlorhexidine to Reduce Infection With Cesarean Section After Labor
Surgical site infections (SSI) are the second most common cause of nosocomial infections accounting for 15% of all nosocomial infections among hospitalized patients and 38% of nosocomial infections in surgical patients.
- Conditions
- Cesarean Section, Surgical Site Infection, Nosocomial Infection
- Trial name
- PRACTICAL (NCT03423147)
- Testing
- 2% chlorhexidine gluconate cloth, 4% Chlorhexidine gluconate vaginal scrub
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 319 people
- Sponsor
- Angela Bianco
Prostate Adenocarcinoma, Stage IIB Prostate Cancer AJCC v8
Apalutamide and Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Analog With or Without Abiraterone Acetate in Treating Participants With Prostate Cancer
This phase II trial studies how well apalutamide and gonadotropin-releasing hormone analog with or without abiraterone acetate work in treating participants with prostate cancer prior to surgery.
- Conditions
- Prostate Adenocarcinoma, Stage IIB Prostate Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IIC Prostate Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IIIA Prostate Cancer AJCC v8
- Trial name
- NCT03279250
- Testing
- Abiraterone Acetate, Apalutamide, Gonadotropin-releasing Hormone Analog
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
Preoperative Pemetrexed and Carboplatin for Select Stage IB, II, and III Non-Squamous Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer
The purpose of this multi-center Phase II trial is to examine the impact of pemetrexed/carboplatin in the preoperative treatment of patients with select stage IB, II,and III non-squamous NSCLC.
- Trial name
- NCT00906282
- Testing
- Pemetrexed, Carboplatin
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- SCRI Development Innovations, LLC
Ambulatory Surgical Procedures, Anxiety Disorders
Educational Video and Peri-operative Anxiety
Preoperative anxiety is a common problem with an impact on surgical outcome, anaesthetic drug dosage and patient's satisfaction. An important component of preoperative anxiety is due to concerns related to anaesthesia.
- Trial name
- NCT03581097
- Testing
- Video Group
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 93 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Anxiety State, Satisfaction
Immersive Virtual Reality Exposure for Reducing Preoperative Anxiety in Children
Perioperative anxiety management for children undergoing surgery poses a major challenge to anaesthesiologists as high anxiety, reported in numerous studies, leads to detrimental effects physiologically, mentally and on pain…
- Conditions
- Anxiety State, Satisfaction, Compliance
- Trial name
- NCT07018999
- Testing
- Immersive virtual reality operating theatre tour
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 114 people
- Sponsor
- Hong Kong Children's Hospital
DCIS
Preoperative Palbociclib in Patients With DCIS of the Breast That Are Candidates for Surgery
This is a feasibility study which will evaluate the effects of pre-operative treatment of DCIS of the breast with palbociclib. Patients with biopsy-proven DCIS are eligible for the study.
- Trial name
- WI223281 (NCT03535506)
- Testing
- Palbociclib
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Georgetown University
Pancreatic Cancer
A Phase II Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Preoperative Chemo With Radiation Therapy for Patients With Borderline Unresectable Adenocarcinoma of the Pancreas
The purpose of this phase II clinical trial study is to assess the resection rate among subjects who have been initially diagnosed with unresectable or borderline resectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
- Trial name
- NCT01240304
- Testing
- Gemcitabine, Radiation therapy, pancreaticoduodenectomy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Liver Metastases, Mucinous Adenocarcinoma of the Colon
Cetuximab and/or Dasatinib in Patients With Colorectal Cancer and Liver Metastases That Can Be Removed by Surgery
This phase 0 trial is studying whether 2 weeks of cetuximab and dasatinib will change tumor cells in patients with colorectal cancer and liver metastases that can be removed by surgery.
- Conditions
- Liver Metastases, Mucinous Adenocarcinoma of the Colon, Mucinous Adenocarcinoma of the Rectum, Recurrent Colon Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00835679
- Testing
- cetuximab, dasatinib, therapeutic conventional surgery
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Carcinoma, Non-small Cell Lung
Pilot Study of Preoperative Tarceva (Erlotinib) for Stages I/II Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
The main purpose of this study is to see if Tarceva® (erlotinib) is effective in shrinking tumors. A high resolution CT scan (CT scanner that can view 3 dimensional images of the tumor) will be used to measure the tumor before…
- Trial name
- NCT00385996
- Testing
- Tarceva (Erlotinib)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Invasive Breast Carcinoma, Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v6 and v7
Carboplatin and Paclitaxel With or Without Atezolizumab Before Surgery in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed, Stage II-III Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
This phase II trial studies how well carboplatin and paclitaxel with or without atezolizumab before surgery works in treating patients with newly diagnosed, stage II-III triple negative breast cancer.
- Conditions
- Invasive Breast Carcinoma, Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v6 and v7, Stage III Breast Cancer AJCC v7, Triple-Negative Breast Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT02883062
- Testing
- Atezolizumab, Biospecimen Collection, Carboplatin
- Where
- 14 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Invasive Breast Carcinoma, Stage I Breast Cancer AJCC v7
Enzalutamide and Paclitaxel Before Surgery in Treating Patients With Stage I-III Androgen Receptor-Positive Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
This phase IIB trial studies how well enzalutamide and paclitaxel before surgery works in treating patients with stage I-III androgen receptor-positive triple-negative breast cancer.
- Conditions
- Invasive Breast Carcinoma, Stage I Breast Cancer AJCC v7, Stage IA Breast Cancer AJCC v7, Stage IB Breast Cancer AJCC v7
- Trial name
- NCT02689427
- Testing
- Axillary Lymph Node Dissection, Enzalutamide, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Liver Metastases, Recurrent Colon Cancer
Combination Chemotherapy and Bevacizumab Before Surgery and Radiolabeled Monoclonal Antibody Therapy in Treating Liver Metastases in Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
This phase II trial studies how well giving combination chemotherapy and bevacizumab before surgery and radiolabeled monoclonal antibody therapy works in treating liver metastases in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.
- Conditions
- Liver Metastases, Recurrent Colon Cancer, Recurrent Rectal Cancer, Stage IVA Colon Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01320683
- Testing
- oxaliplatin, leucovorin calcium, fluorouracil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Breast Cancer
Exemestane or Docetaxel-Cytoxan in Low Recurrence Score Cancers
The patients are being asked to take part in this study because they have a hormone receptor-positive breast cancer (contains estrogen and/or progesterone receptors) and their doctor has told them that they have an option to…
- Trial name
- NCT00941330
- Testing
- Exemestane, Docetaxel, Cytoxan
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Anatomic Stage I Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Anatomic Stage IA Breast Cancer AJCC v8
Hydroxychloroquine, Palbociclib, and Letrozole Before Surgery in Treating Patients With Estrogen Receptor Positive, HER2 Negative Breast Cancer
This phase I/II trial studies the side effects and best dose of hydroxychloroquine when given together with palbociclib and letrozole before surgery in treating patients with estrogen receptor positive, HER2 negative breast…
- Conditions
- Anatomic Stage I Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Anatomic Stage IA Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Anatomic Stage IB Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8
- Trial name
- NCT03774472
- Testing
- Hydroxychloroquine, Letrozole, Palbociclib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
DIABETIC MACULAR EDEMA
Triamcinolone vs. Laser for Diabetic Macular Edema
The purpose of this study is to determine if intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide (IVTA) injection at the time of cataract surgery will improve visual acuity and decrease post-operative swelling in diabetic patients requiring…
- Trial name
- IVTA (NCT00229931)
- Testing
- Triamcinolone acetonide, laser
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
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)
Stage I Prostate Adenocarcinoma American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) v7, Stage II Prostate Adenocarcinoma AJCC v7
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With High-Risk Prostate Cancer Undergoing Surgery
This phase I trial studies stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) in treating patients with prostate cancer that is likely to come back or spread (high-risk) undergoing surgery.
- Conditions
- Stage I Prostate Adenocarcinoma American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) v7, Stage II Prostate Adenocarcinoma AJCC v7, Stage III Prostate Adenocarcinoma AJCC v7
- Trial name
- NCT02830165
- Testing
- Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Quality-of-Life Assessment, Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Colorectal Cancer
A Study of Avastin (Bevacizumab) Plus Xeloda (Capecitabine) in Patients With Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer.
This open-label study will assess the efficacy and safety of Avastin (bevacizumab) plus Xeloda (capecitabine) in combination with standard technique radiotherapy of the pelvic region in the neo-adjuvant setting in patients with…
- Trial name
- NCT01227707
- Testing
- bevacizumab [Avastin], capecitabine [Xeloda], Radiation therapy
- Where
- 9 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma, Angiomatoid Fibrous Histiocytoma
Radiation Therapy With or Without Combination Chemotherapy or Pazopanib Before Surgery in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Non-rhabdomyosarcoma Soft Tissue Sarcomas That Can Be Removed by Surgery
This randomized phase II/III trial studies how well pazopanib, when combined with chemotherapy and radiation therapy or radiation therapy alone, work in the treatment of patients with newly diagnosed non-rhabdomyosarcoma soft…
- Conditions
- Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma, Angiomatoid Fibrous Histiocytoma, Atypical Fibroxanthoma, Clear Cell Sarcoma of Soft Tissue
- Trial name
- NCT02180867
- Testing
- Doxorubicin, Doxorubicin Hydrochloride, Ifosfamide
- Where
- 381 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)