Clinical trials: Surgical Wound
Obstruction, Cancer
Intravenous Nutrition in Hospitalized Patients: Comparison of Two Oils
Intravenous nutrition is an important therapy for the recovery of many patients. It is indicated when the patients cannot take food by mouth or use their intestines for feeding.
- Conditions
- Obstruction, Cancer, Ileus, Malnutrition
- Trial name
- NCT01943409
- Testing
- Intralipid, ClinOleic
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 303 people
- Sponsor
- Johane Allard
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
Lower Limb Injury
IV Steroids Versus Steroids Included in Block for Orthopedic Lower Limb Surgery
IV and included steroids have produced the same length of block prolongation in adults as if the steroid was given with the nerve block. Clinically, this has not be noticed in children.
- Trial name
- NCT03855059
- Testing
- Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Post-operative Surgical Site Infections
Pre-operative Preparation Using 2% Chlorhexidine Cloth For Shoulder Surgery
We intend to determine how effective the use of a 2% Chlorhexidine Cloth is in terms of eliminating the bacterial load on patients undergoing shoulder surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01090479
- Testing
- 2% Chlorhexidine cloth
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Muscle Loss
Enhanced Bioscaffold for Volumetric Muscle Loss
This is a prospective, single center study conducted at the University of Pittsburgh designed to test the applicability and utility of XenMatrix™ AB Surgical Graft in the restoration of function in the setting of volumetric…
- Trial name
- MTEC-VML (NCT04051242)
- Testing
- XenMatrix™ AB Surgical Graft
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- J. Peter Rubin, MD
Shift-Work Sleep Disorder, Insomnia
Fire Fighter Fatigue Management Program: Operation Healthy Sleep
Firefighters work some of the most demanding schedules known under highly stressful and demanding conditions. The need to work frequent extended shifts and long work weeks leads to acute and chronic partial sleep deprivation as…
- Conditions
- Shift-Work Sleep Disorder, Insomnia, Restless Leg Syndrome, Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Trial name
- NCT01988129
- Testing
- Sleep disorders education and screening
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,189 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Nasal Septum Perforation
Nasal Septal Flap for Donor Site Reconstruction
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the utility of porcine small intestinal submucosa (SIS) as a graft material that may aid in the natural healing process of freshly exposed bone and cartilage in the nasal cavity.
- Trial name
- NCT03159624
- Testing
- Biodesign™ SIS graft, Doyle silastic sheet
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Rotator Cuff Injuries, Shoulder Disease
Feasibility of an Analgesic Device Enabling Local Anesthetic Delivery and Neuromodulation After Shoulder/Foot Surgery
Postoperative pain remains undertreated with inadequate analgesic options. Opioids have well-known limitations for both individuals and society; single-injection and continuous peripheral nerve blocks provide intense analgesia…
- Conditions
- Rotator Cuff Injuries, Shoulder Disease, Hallux Valgus, Ankle Arthropathy
- Trial name
- NCT06818708
- Testing
- Experimental Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Postoperative Complications, Hip Fracture
A Trial To Assess Risk of Delirium in Older Adults Undergoing Hip Fracture Surgery With Spinal or General Anesthesia
This pilot project will address the gaps in knowledge regarding the effect of anesthetic technique on the risk of delirium through an adequately-powered trial employing standardized regimens for treatment and outcome assessment…
- Conditions
- Postoperative Complications, Hip Fracture, Delirium
- Trial name
- NCT02190903
- Testing
- General endotracheal anesthesia, Regional (spinal) Anesthesia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Diabetes, Morbid Obesity
Closed Incision Negative Pressure Wound Therapy vs. Foam as Post Operative Dressing
The primary objective is to assess the frequency of a wound healing complication, in a closed incisional wound in a "high risk" surgical incision when treated with Negative Pressure Wound Therapy versus a highly absorbent…
- Conditions
- Diabetes, Morbid Obesity, Lymphedema, Orthopedic Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT05427916
- Testing
- Avance Solo, Optifoam
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Hypertrophic
A Study of a Novel Silicone Dressing to Minimize Scar Formation
Neodyne has developed an investigational dressing for post-operative incision care. Neodyne is conducting this research to study whether the investigational dressing, called the Neodyne Dressing, can minimize scar formation in a…
- Trial name
- REFINE (NCT01399099)
- Testing
- embrace device
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- Neodyne Biosciences, Inc.
Shoulder Injury
Ropivacaine Block Alone or With Perineural or Systemic Dexamethasone for Pain in Shoulder Surgery
Pre-operative perineural injection of dexamethasone mixed with local anesthetic in peripheral nerve blockade for orthopedic surgery has been shown to prolong the length of analgesia, improve visual analog pain scores, decrease…
- Trial name
- NCT01450007
- Testing
- Ropivacaine, Dexamethasone, Normal saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Abscess, Wound Infection
Efficacy and Safety of Dalbavancin for the Treatment of Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infections
The primary object is to compare the early clinical efficacy (after 48-72 hours of therapy) of dalbavancin to the comparator regimen (vancomycin with the option to switch to oral linezolid) for the treatment of patients with a…
- Conditions
- Abscess, Wound Infection, Surgical Site Infection, Cellulitis
- Trial name
- NCT01431339
- Testing
- IV Dalbavancin, Vancomycin/Linezolid
- Where
- 137 sites in United States, Bulgaria and 12 more
- Volunteers
- 739 people
- Sponsor
- Durata Therapeutics Inc., an affiliate of Allergan plc
Varicocele
Assessing the Rates of Major Complications in Combined Mini-incision Microscopic Varicocelectomy
The purpose of this study is to determine the rates of major post-varicocelectomy complications (Recurrence, Hydrocele and Testicular Atrophy) in patients operated with a new method named Combined Mini-incision Microscopic…
- Trial name
- CMMV (NCT02092311)
- Testing
- Combined Microscopic Varicocelectomy, Inguinal and Subinguinal varicocelectomy
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 570 people
- Sponsor
- Omid Fertility Center
Total Knee Replacement Surgery
Iodine Impregnated Incision Drapes and Bacterial Recolonization in Simulated Knee Surgery. A Controlled Randomized Experimental Trial.
This study evaluates the effect of Iodine-impregnated self-adhesive plastic drapes (IIAD) on the quantity of skin bacteria, which is a known factor in the development of surgical site infections in orthopedic surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT02342561
- Testing
- Ioban 2 incision drape, 3M
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Fatigue
Bundling and Unbundling the Laparoscopic Electrosurgery Cord With the Camera Cord
Electrosurgery is used in virtually every laparoscopic operation performed. Capacitive coupling is a common electrosurgery complication.
- Trial name
- NCT01707095
- Testing
- Unbundling of cords, Bundling of cords
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Fracture Fixation, Intra-Articular Fractures
Hemostasis in Kocher-Langenbeck Approaches for Acetabular Surgery Using a Topical Surgical Hemostat (Vitagel)
The purpose of the study is to determine whether surgical hemostats can minimize blood loss, need for allogeneic blood transfusions and their associated risks, and costs in patients with certain acetabular fractures requiring…
- Conditions
- Fracture Fixation, Intra-Articular Fractures, Acetabulum
- Trial name
- NCT01230931
- Testing
- Vitagel, Standard of care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Atrial Fibrillation, AFib
Stroke Feasibility Study
This is a feasibility study to assess the safety and efficacy of the AtriCure AtriClip when placed via Minimally Invasive Surgical Deployment to the Left Atrial Appendage.
- Trial name
- NCT01997905
- Testing
- AtriClip LAA Exclusion Device
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- AtriCure, Inc.
Muscle Atrophy, ACL Reconstruction
Testosterone Administration and ACL Reconstruction in Men
This study is being done to test whether taking testosterone can prevent loss of muscle mass and strength due to anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructive surgery.
- Conditions
- Muscle Atrophy, ACL Reconstruction, Trauma, Osteoarthritis
- Trial name
- TACL (NCT01595581)
- Testing
- Testosterone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Cognitive/Functional Effects, Metastatic Cancer
Stereotactic Radiosurgery or Whole-Brain Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Brain Metastases That Have Been Removed By Surgery
RATIONALE: Stereotactic radiosurgery may be able to send x-rays directly to the tumor and cause less damage to normal tissue. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x rays to kill tumor cells.
- Conditions
- Cognitive/Functional Effects, Metastatic Cancer, Neurotoxicity, Radiation Toxicity
- Trial name
- NCT01372774
- Testing
- stereotactic radiosurgery, whole-brain radiation therapy
- Where
- 37 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 194 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology