Clinical trials: Surgical Procedures, Operative
Chronic Peridontitis Patients, Chronic Gingivitis
Effect of Non-surgical Periodontal Therapy on Gingival Crevicular Fluid Interleukin-21 Levels
Human IL-21 is present in gingival crevicular fluid in periodontal health, gingivitis and chronic periodontitis. A significant increase in the concentration of IL-21 in gingival crevicular fluid is observed with an increase in…
- Conditions
- Chronic Peridontitis Patients, Chronic Gingivitis, Healthy
- Trial name
- NCT02861937
- Testing
- non surgical periodontal therapy
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences & Hospital
Blood Levels of Buffered vs Non-buffered Lidocaine, Anesthetics, Local
Clinical Outcomes of Buffered vs. Non-Buffered Lidocaine
Anecdotal reports suggest buffering lidocaine with epinephrine just before intraoral injection reduces time of onset, results in a deeper anesthetic effect, without the "sting" with injection from a low pH.
- Trial name
- BUFFL (NCT02620683)
- Testing
- Lidocaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Osteoarthritis, Intraoperative Bleeding
Use of a Novel Fibrin Sealant in Total Knee Arthroplasty
Applying a fibrin spray, after knee device implantation, will help in reducing patient blood loss and decrease the drop in both hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.
- Trial name
- NCT01656759
- Testing
- Evicel Fibrin Spray
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 73 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Inguinal Hernia
Mastery Learning Inguinal Hernia Repair
Abstract: Minimally invasive techniques are now ubiquitous in the management of surgical disease. Competence in laparoscopy requires specialized training and practice.
- Trial name
- NCT01085500
- Testing
- Mastery Learning TEP Curriculum, Current Practice
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Cognitive Impairment, Frail Elderly Syndrome
Preoperative Cognitive Screening in Older Spinal Surgical Patients
The objectives of this study are to determine whether identifying patients with baseline cognitive deficits or frailty predict postoperative delirium.
- Trial name
- NCT02922634
- Testing
- Mini Cog
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 229 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Acute Pain
ANI Versus Standard Care in Surgical Patients Receiving Balanced Sevoflurane-Fentanyl Anesthesia
This study aims to be a randomized, controlled study of ANI-guided opioid administration versus standard clinical practice in surgical patients undergoing general anesthesia with balanced sevoflurane-fentanyl.
- Trial name
- NCT03684590
- Testing
- ANI-guided opioid administration, Standard opioid administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Acute Pain, Surgery
Auriculotherapy for Surgical Pain
The current opioid epidemic has led to a renewed interest in exploring non-pharmacological techniques to treat post-operative pain.
- Conditions
- Acute Pain, Surgery, Shoulder Pain
- Trial name
- NCT03860259
- Testing
- Auriculotherapy cryopuncture device without nitrogen gas, Auriculotherapy cryopuncture device with nitrogen gas
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jacques E. Chelly
Intraoperative Complications, Thermal Injury
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy And Capacitive Coupling - Coag Versus Blend Mode Causing Thermal Injury at Port Site Skin
Monopolar radiofrequency energy is used to perform the laparoscopic cholecystectomy operation. The appearance of burns are common following laparoscopic cholecystectomy; particularly at the port site of the active electrode.
- Conditions
- Intraoperative Complications, Thermal Injury, Electrocoagulation
- Trial name
- NCT01664806
- Testing
- Covidien Triad monopolar generator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Anesthesia, Local
Clinical Outcomes Mandible: Buffered 1% vs. Non-Buffered 1% Lidocaine
Assess the clinical impact of Buffered 1% lidocaine with epinephrine as compared to the Non-buffered 1% lidocaine with epinephrine in dental and oral surgical procedures.
- Trial name
- NCT03127943
- Testing
- Lidocaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Elective Surgical Procedures
A Patient-oriented Risk Communication Tool to Improve Patient Experience, Knowledge and Outcomes After Elective Surgery
Many people have inpatient surgery each day. Most people will have no complications but some will have minor or serious complications.
- Trial name
- NCT03422133
- Testing
- Patient-oriented, personalized risk communication eHealth application
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 201 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Analgesia, Obstetrical, Coagulation Defect; Postpartum
IV Ketorolac on Platelet Function Post-Cesarean Delivery
Cesarean delivery has become the most common surgical procedure in the US. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have been shown to improve the quality of post-cesarean analgesia and markedly reduce opioid consumption.
- Conditions
- Analgesia, Obstetrical, Coagulation Defect; Postpartum, Nonsteroidals (NSAIDs)Toxicity, Postpartum Hemorrhage
- Trial name
- KetoPltAgg (NCT03805607)
- Testing
- Ketorolac Tromethamine 30 MG/ML
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Nausea, Postoperative
Effects of Aromatherapy on Nausea Levels
Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of essential oils from plants for the improvement of physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Healthcare providers play an important role in improving the care of patients with nausea.
- Trial name
- NCT04882501
- Testing
- QUEASEEase aromatherapy quick tab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 113 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inova Health Care Services
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
Prevention of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) in Surgical Patients
This study will compare two different drug regimens (oral dronabinol versus intravenous ondanseteron) for the prevention of post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV).
- Trial name
- PONV (NCT00757822)
- Testing
- Dronabinol, Ondansetron
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 216 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Surgical Site Infection
Bacterial Contamination: Iodine vs Saline Irrigation in Pediatric Spine Surgery
This study will evaluate the safety of povidone-iodine irrigation in pediatric spinal patients by collecting pre- and post-operative safety labwork.
- Trial name
- NCT02527512
- Testing
- Povidone-Iodine, Normal Saline
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 173 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Susceptibility to
Non-surgical Intervention for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
This randomized controlled trial graduate student research study will explore the effect of non-surgical intervention of the dorsal application of Kinesio Tape for carpal tunnel syndrome, and forearm wrist hand pain.
- Trial name
- NCT03360344
- Testing
- Kinesio 12 inch Tape, Kinesio 4 inch Tape, Cock up Splint and Lumbrical exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Pain
Gabapentin as an Adjunct to Paracervical Block for Perioperative Pain Management
This is a randomized controlled trial of gabapentin 600 mg compared to placebo given 1-2 hours preoperatively in conjunction with perioperative paracervical block for surgical abortion.
- Trial name
- Gaba (NCT02944656)
- Testing
- Gabapentin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 114 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Muscle Relaxation
Effect of Tetanus on Neuromuscular Junction Monitor Performance in Pediatric Patients
The objective of this study is to assess the performance of acceleromyography as a method of evaluation of muscle relaxation after application of tetanus stimulation to obtain stability of responses before administration of…
- Trial name
- NCT02498678
- Testing
- Tetanus
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Osteo Arthritis Knee, Total Knee Arthroplasty
Comparing Surgical and Economical Parameters of Total Knee Replacement.
Randomized study comparing surgical and economic parameter of Total Knee Arthroplasty performed using two different specific surgical techniques.
- Trial name
- NCT03427047
- Testing
- MyKnee with single use Efficiency Instrument, Stryker Navigational with conventional metal instruments
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medacta USA
Healthy
Compare Effect of Surgical Antiseptic Preparations on Incise Drape Adhesion to Skin
The purpose of this study is to find out if presurgical antiseptic preparations affect how well surgical drapes adhere to skin.
- Trial name
- NCT01290978
- Testing
- ChloraPrep, DuraPrep
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Solventum US LLC
Abscess
Antibiotics Versus Placebo in the Treatment of Abscesses in the Emergency Department
The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a difference between an antibiotic, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole versus placebo in healing outcomes of soft tissue abscesses following incision and drainage.
- Trial name
- NCT00867789
- Testing
- Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, Sugar pill
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City