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Columbus, Ohio
The investigators propose to conduct a dose-escalation trial of an FDA-approved antiepileptic drug, lacosamide, added to opioid therapy in patients with chronic abdominal pain from chronic pancreatitis (CP). This pilot trial will test the feasibility of the study design and provide reassurance regarding the tolerability and safety of lacosamide used concomitantly with opioids in this patient population to reduce the condition known clinically as opioid-induced hyperalgesia (OIH).
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Epilepsy, Pregnancy, Pancreatic Tumors, Others
Must Be Taking:Opioids
24 Participants Needed
Pain Blocks for Open Abdominal Surgery
Cleveland, Ohio
The investigators propose a single-center, assessor blinded, randomized control trial to compare the efficacy of external oblique fascial plane (EOIFP) block versus Oblique Subcostal Transversus Abdominis Plane (OSTAP) block for patients undergoing open upper abdominal surgery at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Hepatic Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, Others
100 Participants Needed
Pip Care Platform for Abdominal Surgery
New Castle, Pennsylvania
Pip Care is developing a personalized, interactive surgical journey platform with a live health coach that works directly with health systems to optimize the perioperative care process. Our Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)-compliant platform, Pip, can be integrated into any electronic medical record (EMR), thus alleviating the administrative burden by making operational workflows more efficient. The PIP empowers patients and their families to be more involved in their care by breaking down a patient's healthcare plan into definable, easy-to-understand, and easy-to-complete tasks. Additionally, a health coach completes a health intake to create a personalized perioperative care plan, meets regularly with the patient to encourage goal accomplishment, and facilitates care coordination. This project has 2 phases; Phase I is to assess usability of the Pip Care platform in surgical patients, Phase II is a RCT (Randomized Controlled Trial) to assess surgical clinical outcomes while using Pip compared to standard of care.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Non-English Speakers, Pregnancy, Others
1300 Participants Needed
Extended PREVENA Therapy for Post-Surgical Recovery
Fishers, Indiana
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Withheld
Age:22+
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Pregnancy, Infection, Opioid Use, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Opioids, Steroids, Chemotherapy, Others
353 Participants Needed
Chemotherapy Dosing Strategies for Peritoneal Carcinomatosis
Lexington, Kentucky
Peritoneal carcinomatosis from advanced gastro-intestinal malignancy has historically been associated with poor overall survival (≤ 12 months) with few treatment options. Cytoreductive surgery (CRS), which involves removal of all macroscopic tumor nodules, combined with direct administration of heated intra-peritoneal (IP) chemotherapy (HIPEC) to the affected peritoneal surfaces, has been shown to be an effective treatment option that extends overall survival among certain cases of peritoneal carcinomatosis. IP chemotherapy allows delivery of a high dose of cytostatic drug directly onto the peritoneal surfaces at risk for microscopic residual disease while systemic exposure remains limited. Additionally, hyperthermia is known to enhance the cytotoxicity of several agents (including Mitomycin C) and improves the depth of peritoneal penetration.
This trial will be a randomized phase 2 comparison of flat dose versus weight-based dose Mitomycin C. The hypothesis of this study is that HIPEC weight-based dosing may result in similarly effective peritoneal Mitomycin C concentrations with less systemic absorption and potential systemic toxicity, compared with the HIPEC flat dosing approach in patients undergoing CRS/HIPEC.
No Placebo Group
Prior Safety Data
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Extra-abdominal Metastases, Brain Metastases, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Investigational Agents
100 Participants Needed
Nerve Stimulation for Postoperative Pain
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The NSS-2 BRIDGE® device (NSS stands for Neuro-Stimulation System) is a disposable device that stimulates the branches of cranial nerves and of the superficial cervical plexus innervating the ear. Because the stimulation of the nerves of the ear by the NSS-2 BRIDGE® device (NBD®) has been shown to modulate pain pathways in rodents, decrease abdominal pain in adolescents with inflammatory bile syndrome and due to the results of our preliminary pilot study, the investigators hypothesized that this technique may also be effective in reducing the requirement for postoperative opioids and provide a non-pharmacological alternative to perioperative opioid use.
To establish the role that the stimulation of the nerves of the ear may have in reducing postoperative opioid requirement, the investigators are proposing to conduct a randomized, placebo controlled study in patients undergoing open abdominal or pelvic surgery requiring at least 5 days of hospitalization. Subjects who have signed an informed consent will be randomized in 2 groups (active NBD® group or inactive NBD® group).
Furthermore, since preoperative and postoperative mood disorders have been shown to increase postoperative pain levels and opioid requirement by up to 50%, the investigators further hypothesize that the stimulation of the ear nerves by the NSS-2 BRIDGE® effects may be in part mediated by a reduction of the level of anxiety, depression and catastrophizing as assessed using validated questionnaires.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Anxiety, Depression, Chronic Pain, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Opioids, Illicit Drugs, Dexmedetomidine
286 Participants Needed
P-QST to Predict Pain Treatment Response in Chronic Pancreatitis
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Abdominal pain in chronic pancreatitis (CP) affects up to 90% of patients during the course of their disease, and response to currently available therapies is suboptimal and unpredictable. The proposed clinical trial will evaluate the predictive capability of Pancreatic Quantitative Sensory Testing (P-QST) - a novel assessment of neurosensory phenotyping- for improvement in pain in patients with CP who are undergoing medically-indicated invasive treatment with endoscopic therapy or surgery.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Chronic Pain, Prior Pancreatic Surgery, Others
150 Participants Needed
D-PLEX for Surgical Site Infection
Chicago, Illinois
Phase III, Prospective, Multinational, Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled, Two-arm, Double Blind Study to Assess Efficacy and Safety of D-PLEX Administered Concomitantly with the Standard of Care (SoC), Compared to a SoC Treated Control Arm, in Prevention of Post Abdominal Surgery Incisional Infection.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Active Infection, Recent Surgery, Allergies, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Antibiotics, Anticancer, Investigational Drugs, Others
624 Participants Needed
Open-Lung Extubation for Collapsed Lung Prevention
Toronto, Ontario
Perioperative respiratory complications are a major source of morbidity and mortality. Postoperative atelectasis plays a central role in their development. Protective "open lung" mechanical ventilation aims to minimize the occurrence of atelectasis during the perioperative period. Randomized controlled studies have been performed comparing various "open lung" ventilation protocols, but these studies report varying and conflicting effects. The interpretation of these studies is complicated by the absence of imagery supporting the pulmonary impact associated with the use of different ventilation strategies. Imaging studies suggest that the gain in pulmonary gas content in "open lung" ventilation regimens disappears within minutes after the extubation. Thus, the potential benefits of open-lung ventilation appear to be lost if, at the time of extubation, no measures are used to keep the lungs well aerated. Recent expert recommendations on good mechanical ventilation practices in the operating room conclude that there is actually no quality study on extubation.
Extubation is a very common practice for anesthesiologists as part of their daily clinical practice. It is therefore imperative to generate evidence on good clinical practice during anesthetic emergence in order to potentially identify an effective extubation strategy to reduce postoperative pulmonary complications.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Difficult Intubation, Postoperative Ventilation, Others
270 Participants Needed
HIPEC for Peritoneal Cancer
Bethesda, Maryland
Background:
Cytoreductive surgery (CRS) removes tumors in the abdomen. HIPEC is heated chemotherapy that washes the abdomen. CRS and HIPEC may help people with peritoneal carcinomatosis. These are tumors that have spread to the lining of the abdomen from other cancers. Researchers think they can improve results of CRS and HIPEC by choosing the chemotherapy drugs used in HIPEC.
Objective:
To see if HIPEC after CRS can be improved, by testing different chemotherapy drugs, using a model called the SMART (Sample Microenvironment of Resected Metastatic Tumor) System.
Eligibility:
Adults ages 18 and older who have peritoneal carcinomatosis that cannot be fully removed safely with surgery.
Design:
Participants will be screened with:
Medical history
Physical exam
Blood and urine tests
Computed tomography (CAT) scan
Other imaging scans, as needed
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tumor biopsy, if needed
Laparoscopy. Small cuts will be made in the abdomen. A tube with a light and a camera will be used to see their organs.
Some screening tests will be repeated in the study.
Participants will enroll in NIH protocol #13C0176. This allows their tumor samples to be used in future research.
Participants will have CRS. As many of their visible tumors will be removed as possible. They will also have HIPEC. Two thin tubes will be put in their abdomen. They will get chemotherapy through one tube. It will be drained out through the other tube. They will be in the hospital for 7-21 days after surgery.
Participants will give tumor, blood, and fluid samples for research. They will complete surveys about their health and quality of life.
Participants will have follow-up visits over 5 years.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Extra-abdominal Metastases, Major Surgery, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Anticancer Therapy
60 Participants Needed
Paclitaxel + Nilotinib for Cancer
Bethesda, Maryland
Background:
Tumors that have spread to the lining of the abdomen from other cancers, such as cancer of the appendix, colon, or ovary, are called peritoneal carcinomatosis. In most cases, outcomes are poor. Researchers want to test a new treatment.
Objective:
To learn if the combination of oral nilotinib plus paclitaxel given by IV and directly into the abdomen can reduce tumors enough for people to have surgery.
Eligibility:
Adults aged 18 and older with peritoneal carcinomatosis that is too widespread for surgery.
Design:
Participants will be screened with:
Physical exam
Medical history
Blood and urine tests
Electrocardiogram
Laparoscopy. They will get general anesthesia. Small cuts will be made in their abdomen. Tissue and fluid samples will be taken.
Surveys about their health
CT scans of their torso
Participants will have up to 4 more laparoscopies. During the first procedure, a port will be placed under the skin of their abdomen (an IP port). It will be attached to a catheter that is placed in their abdomen.
Participants will get treatment in 3-week cycles, for 3 or 6 cycles. They will take nilotinib by mouth twice daily. They will get paclitaxel by IP port (once per cycle) and by IV (twice per cycle). After cycles 3 and 6, they will have a laparoscopy and CT scans. Then they may take nilotinib and get IV paclitaxel for up to 1 year.
At study visits, participants will repeat some screening tests.
About 6 weeks after treatment ends and then every 3 months for 3 years, participants will have follow-up visits at NIH or with their local doctor.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Not Listed
19 Participants Needed
Salpingectomy for Preventing Ovarian Cancer
Baltimore, Maryland
The purpose of this study is to find out how many participants are interested in a surgical preventive procedure after watching an educational video. Before and after watching the video, participants will complete questionnaires in the clinic.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:45+
Sex:Female
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Gynecologic Malignancy, BRCA1/2, Pregnancy, Others
400 Participants Needed
Nutrition Ecosystem for Post-Abdominal Surgery
Durham, North Carolina
This trial tests a detailed nutrition plan for patients after major abdominal surgery. It includes specialized feeding, assessing nutritional requirements, and monitoring health to ensure proper nutrition.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Hepatic Failure, Others
300 Participants Needed
Previs Device for Intestinal Obstruction
Iowa City, Iowa
This trial tests a small, wearable device that listens to stomach sounds in patients who had major abdominal surgery. It helps doctors know when it's safe for patients to start eating by analyzing intestinal sounds in real-time.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Allergies, Abdominal Conditions, Others
225 Participants Needed
Bupivacaine, Liposomal Bupivacaine, and Ropivacaine for Aortic Disease
Hartford, Connecticut
The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to compare single shot rectus sheath blocks of liposomal bupivacaine/bupivacaine mixture to bilateral rectus sheath catheters infused with ropivacaine (standard of care at our facility) in patients undergoing vascular surgery with an open mid-abdominal laparotomy incision. This study will examine the difference in the highest, lowest, average, and current pain scores reported at the end of 24-48 postoperative hours using the brief pain inventory-short form (BPI-SF).
Participants will be randomized to either receive a single dose of liposomal bupivacaine/bupivacaine mixture intraoperatively at the end of surgery through bilateral rectus sheath blocks (LB/B group) or to receive the standard of care ropivacaine intraoperatively at the end of surgery through bilateral rectus sheath blocks with the insertion of bilateral RS catheter for continuous ropivacaine infusion plus repeated daily boluses (Catheter group; standard care). They will be assessed for a difference in postoperative pain scores, opioid consumption, hospital and PACU length of stay, patient's satisfaction, and quality of recovery. Additionally, we will examine the resources consumed by each intervention, including the medication cost (ropivacaine vs. LB/bupivacaine mixture), block and catheter supply, hospital length of stay, and anesthesia billing time.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Emergency Surgery, Allergy To Anesthetics, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Long-acting Opioids
50 Participants Needed
Dexmedetomidine for Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgery
Montréal, Quebec
Opioids analgesic are the gold standard for intraoperative pain management. Their short- and long-term adverse effect motivate anesthesiologists to explore opioid sparing strategies. Dexmedetomidine is a highly selective α2 adrenergic receptor agonist that could help minimize opioid consumption both intraoperative and postoperative due to its sedative, analgesic and sympatholytic properties. This new randomized controlled trial (RCT) will answer the question whether an intraoperative dexmedetomidine infusion compared to placebo has a clinically significant impact on intraoperative remifentanil consumption during a laparoscopic abdominal elective surgery.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, Bradycardia, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Opioids
72 Participants Needed
Intravenous Acetaminophen for Pain Management
Montréal, Quebec
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is a commonly used medication after surgery to control pain. Tablets for oral use and suppositories for rectal use are the most frequently employed forms of acetaminophen after surgery. Intravenous (IV) acetaminophen is widely used in several countries but is not a standard medication for the adult population in Canada. It is mainly considered when it is impossible to take medication in tablet or suppository form. Opioids (Morphine, Hydromorphone, Oxycodone, etc.) are another class of medications commonly used after surgery for pain management. While they are generally very effective and stronger than acetaminophen or other pain relievers (e.g., ibuprofen/Advil), reducing their use is preferable, as they can cause various side effects such as nausea, dizziness, and dependence. IV acetaminophen may help control pain while also reducing opioid consumption. However, there are few high-quality scientific studies proving the benefits of IV acetaminophen compared to other forms, such as tablets or suppositories. Acetaminophen has been available in Canada for many years and has already been recommended for use in Quebec by the Institut national d'excellence en santé et services sociaux (INESSS) under certain conditions. This study aims to validate its benefits with clear data.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Hepatic Insufficiency, Pregnancy, Opioid Use Disorder, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Long-acting Opioids
140 Participants Needed
mEPIC for Peritoneal Cancer
Montréal, Quebec
The goal of this prospective phase II unicentric Canadian clinical trial is to clarify the feasibility of modified early post-operative intraperitoneal chemotherapy (mEPIC) following cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) in the clinical context of peritoneal carcinomatosis from colorectal and appendicular neoplasms.
The primary objective of this study is to confirm the feasibility of mEPIC by evaluating its completion rate compared to the one of historical standard early post-operative intraperitoneal chemotherapy (EPIC) cohorts. The secondary objectives of the study are to evaluate the safety of the mEPIC protocol by monitoring adverse events arising during the protocol and to assess logistical implementation barriers for the nursing and Oncology pharmacy teams, respectively.
Participants will undergo a modified schedule of EPIC (mEPIC) designed to maximize therapeutic benefit by exploiting the known pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics properties of fluorouracil (5-FU) while limiting the logistical issues of the standard protocol. mEPIC consists in shortening the original protocol from five to two days of postoperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy. Additionally, instead of solely administering a singular 5-FU bolus per 24 hours-period, mEPIC is based on the De Gramont intravenous regimen and consists of administering one intraperitoneal bolus of 5-FU (400 mg/m2) followed by a 24 hours-intraperitoneal infusion of 5-FU (1200 mg/m2) on postoperative days 1 and 2.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Other Malignancies, Pregnancy, Allergic To Fluorouracil, Others
25 Participants Needed
Smart Pill Bottles for Postoperative Pain
Montréal-Est, Quebec
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if smart pill bottles can be used as a tool to optimize data collection in clinical trials by increasing the quality of data collected and limiting the associated cost. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Is the use of smart pill bottles a feasible method of data collection in clinical trials in terms of patient adherence.
Is the data collected by the smart pill bottles of higher quality than that collected through human resources? What is the impact of the use of smart pill bottles on the costs involved in clinical trials ?
Researchers will collect data on postoperative opioid medication consumption with the smart pill bottle and assess the adherence of patients to the device along with the quality of data collected and the costs involved in the process.
Participants will:
Use the smart pill bottle to consume opioid medication following surgery for 3 months At the end of the 3 month period, the group will have filled out surveys detailing their opioid consumption, surgical pain and other relevant information.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Cognitive Impairment, Others
Must Be Taking:Opioids
155 Participants Needed
Lidocaine + Ketamine for Postoperative Pain
Weston, Florida
The investigators propose to test the hypothesis that perioperative infusions of lidocaine and/or ketamine reduce opioid consumption and pain scores in adults recovering from elective inpatient abdominal surgery.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Pregnancy, Morbid Obesity, Cardiac Failure, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Gabapentin, Magnesium, Nitrous Oxide, Others
420 Participants Needed
Why Other Patients Applied
"As a healthy volunteer, I like to participate in as many trials as I'm able to. It's a good way to help research and earn money."
IZ
Healthy Volunteer PatientAge: 38
"I've been struggling with ADHD and anxiety since I was 9 years old. I'm currently 30. I really don't like how numb the medications make me feel. And especially now, that I've lost my grandma and my aunt 8 days apart, my anxiety has been even worse. So I'm trying to find something new."
FF
ADHD PatientAge: 31
"I have dealt with voice and vocal fold issues related to paralysis for over 12 years. This problem has negatively impacted virtually every facet of my life. I am an otherwise healthy 48 year old married father of 3 living. My youngest daughter is 12 and has never heard my real voice. I am now having breathing issues related to the paralysis as well as trouble swallowing some liquids. In my research I have seen some recent trials focused on helping people like me."
AG
Paralysis PatientAge: 50
"I changed my diet in 2020 and I’ve lost 95 pounds from my highest weight (283). I am 5’3”, female, and now 188. I still have a 33 BMI. I've been doing research on alternative approaches to continue my progress, which brought me here to consider clinical trials."
WR
Obesity PatientAge: 58
"My orthopedist recommended a half replacement of my right knee. I have had both hips replaced. Currently have arthritis in knee, shoulder, and thumb. I want to avoid surgery, and I'm open-minded about trying a trial before using surgery as a last resort."
HZ
Arthritis PatientAge: 78
Virtual Reality for Delirium After Surgery
Houston, Texas
This study aims to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and safety of using ReCognitionVR virtual reality-based software in older surgical patients. Results from this study will be used to inform the design of a future study in critically ill hospitalized patients at risk for delirium.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Enrolling By Invitation
Age:60+
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Not Listed
30 Participants Needed
Foley Catheters for Acute Kidney Injury
Irvine, California
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether monitoring intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) and adjusting blood pressure accordingly to maintain optimal renal perfusion pressure can reduce the risk of acute kidney injury (AKI) after cardiac surgery.
The main question this study aims to answer is:
- Does IAP-guided blood pressure management improve renal perfusion and lower AKI rates in cardiac surgery patients?
Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups:
* Control Group: Standard ICU care with a conventional Foley catheter.
* Intervention Group: Standard ICU care with an IAP-monitoring Foley catheter, where blood pressure is adjusted based on IAP readings to optimize renal perfusion pressure.
All participants will undergo routine blood and urine tests to assess kidney function during their hospital stay.
This study will help determine whether IAP-based hemodynamic management can improve postoperative kidney outcomes and provide a new strategy for AKI prevention in cardiac surgery patients.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Pregnancy, ESRD, AKI, ECMO, Others
100 Participants Needed
Barbed vs Non-Barbed Sutures for Emergency Abdominal Surgery
Los Angeles, California
This randomized control trial aims to compare the efficacy of triclosan-coated barbed suture (TCB) versus conventional non-barbed polydioxanone (PDS) suture in the closure of the abdominal fascia after emergency exploratory laparotomy. The study addresses the common complications of incisional surgical site infections (SSI) and fascial dehiscence (FD) following emergency exploratory laparotomy. The primary objective is to assess the effectiveness of triclosan-coated barbed suture and conventional non-barbed suture in reducing the rates of incisional SSI and FD within 30 days postoperatively. The study population comprises adult patients undergoing emergent laparotomy for traumatic injuries or acute intraabdominal pathology. This prospective, single-blinded randomized control trial will be conducted at Los Angeles General Medical Center. Patients will be randomized to receive either triclosan-coated barbed suture or conventional non-barbed suture for abdominal fascial closure, with a standard closure technique employed. Patients will be followed up for 30 days postoperatively to monitor surgical site infections, fascial dehiscence, and other outcomes. Statistical analysis will be conducted to compare outcomes between the study arms, assessing the efficacy of triclosan-coated barbed suture in reducing the incidence of SSI and FD, along with secondary outcomes.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Immune Deficiencies, Nosocomial Infections, Hernia, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Immunosuppressants
250 Participants Needed
Blunt Fascial vs. Veress Needle Entry for Laparoscopic Surgery
Los Angeles, California
This study aims to investigate the effect of two peritoneal entry techniques on intraoperative and post-operative outcomes among patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery with a minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon. Patients will be randomized to either blunt fascial or veress needle peritoneal entry. Insufflation times, failed entries, complications and post-operative pain scores will be collected.
The investigators hypothesize that the blunt entry technique will be associated with shorter insufflation times and similar intraoperative and postoperative outcomes compared with the veress needle entry technique.
Primary Objective: To evaluate the insufflation times and success upon peritoneal entry according to peritoneal entry technique.
Secondary Objectives: To evaluate the surgical outcomes and patients pain scores according to peritoneal entry technique.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Sex:Female
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Not Listed
100 Participants Needed
Pain Management for Cancer Surgery
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This is a research study to evaluate the effectiveness of 3 different types of routine pain management regimens used during clinically indicated, minimally invasive oncologic (cancer) surgery. This project is considered "Research" and participation is voluntary. Upon enrollment in this study, the research team will collect data from the patient's medical records. The patient will undergo all of the normal testing and procedures required pre-operatively (standard of care). The study team will then randomly assign the patient (like a flip of a coin) to one of three different study arms for pain management during surgery:
1. Laparoscopic Transversus Abdominis Plane Block (LapTAP) with Local Anesthetic (LA)
2. Laparoscopic Transversus Abdominis Plane Block (LapTAP) only
3. Local Anesthetic (LA) only The patient will receive standard pre- and post-operative care according to clinical guidelines (routine care). The study team will collect information from the patient's medical record for the first 24 hours after their surgery and upon discharge. This information will include pain scores, amount of medication required, any side effects the patient may have experienced, and satisfaction with pain control. Participation in the study will end upon discharge from the hospital.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Hepatic Dysfunction, Chronic Pain, Pregnancy, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Opioids, Analgesics
48 Participants Needed
Pain Management Strategies for Postoperative Pain
Phoenix, Arizona
This study aims to better understand the role that narcotic vs. non-narcotic multimodal pain management play in patients' pain following bariatric surgery (Laproscopic Surgery and Robotic Assisted Surgery). Participation in this study will last approximately 90 days following surgery. During that 90 day period, participants will be asked to report pain and nausea every 4 hours to a study coordinator or nurse while they are recovering in the hospital. Following discharge from the hospital patients will be asked to report pain, nausea, and any medical changes 7 days, 30 days, and 90 days from surgical date.
The procedures and medications used in this study are FDA approved medical therapies and are part of Standard of Care for this population. This study aims to therapeutically investigate efficacy of the proposed pain management regimens. The procedures and individual medications are not the subject of research as they are considered routine well established and documented interventions for obesity and the treatment of post operative pain.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Enrolling By Invitation
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Chronic Pain, Kidney Disease, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Narcotics, Insulin, Steroids, Others
244 Participants Needed
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Abdominal Surgery clinical trials pay?
Each trial will compensate patients a different amount, but $50-100 for each visit is a fairly common range for Phase 2–4 trials (Phase 1 trials often pay substantially more). Further, most trials will cover the costs of a travel to-and-from the clinic.
How do Abdominal Surgery clinical trials work?
After a researcher reviews your profile, they may choose to invite you in to a screening appointment, where they'll determine if you meet 100% of the eligibility requirements. If you do, you'll be sorted into one of the treatment groups, and receive your study drug. For some trials, there is a chance you'll receive a placebo. Across Abdominal Surgery trials 30% of clinical trials have a placebo. Typically, you'll be required to check-in with the clinic every month or so. The average trial length for Abdominal Surgery is 12 months.
How do I participate in a study as a "healthy volunteer"?
Not all studies recruit healthy volunteers: usually, Phase 1 studies do. Participating as a healthy volunteer means you will go to a research facility several times over a few days or weeks to receive a dose of either the test treatment or a "placebo," which is a harmless substance that helps researchers compare results. You will have routine tests during these visits, and you'll be compensated for your time and travel, with the number of appointments and details varying by study.
What does the "phase" of a clinical trial mean?
The phase of a trial reveals what stage the drug is in to get approval for a specific condition. Phase 1 trials are the trials to collect safety data in humans. Phase 2 trials are those where the drug has some data showing safety in humans, but where further human data is needed on drug effectiveness. Phase 3 trials are in the final step before approval. The drug already has data showing both safety and effectiveness. As a general rule, Phase 3 trials are more promising than Phase 2, and Phase 2 trials are more promising than phase 1.
Do I need to be insured to participate in a Abdominal Surgery medical study?
Clinical trials are almost always free to participants, and so do not require insurance. The only exception here are trials focused on cancer, because only a small part of the typical treatment plan is actually experimental. For these cancer trials, participants typically need insurance to cover all the non-experimental components.
What are the newest Abdominal Surgery clinical trials?
Most recently, we added Pip Care Platform for Abdominal Surgery, Foley Catheters for Acute Kidney Injury and Intravenous Acetaminophen for Pain Management to the Power online platform.
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