surgery Clinical Trials
A listing of surgery medical research trials actively recruiting patient volunteers. Search for closest city to find more detailed information on a research study in your area.
Found 2,511 clinical trials
Anterior vs Posterior Surgery for Lumbar Isthmic Spondylolisthesis
Currently there is no consensus on the best surgical treatment of patients with symptomatic isthmic spondylolisthesis (IS). Clinical equipoise exists amongst experienced clinicians on the various surgical techniques available. This study will involve multiple phases to answer specific research questions comparing anterior and posterior interbody fusion in patients with lumbar …
Unexpected Positive Cultures in Rotator Cuff Revision Surgery
In the context of rotator cuff re-intervention, the impact of Unexpected Positive Cultures (UPC) is not documented, and their management has not been studied, particularly regarding indications for antibiotic therapy, which is currently not a consensus. A prospective interventional study will be implemented to compare the results of non-randomized patient …
Post-operative Urinary Retention (POUR) Following Thoracic Surgery
Inability to urinate a common complication that happens to many patients after a surgery, especially in men over 60 years of age who undergo surgery on their chest. Urinary retention is uncomfortable, increases anxiety, increases hospital length of stay, and leads to more procedures such as putting in a bladder …
The Hypotension Prediction Index in Major Abdominal Surgery
The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to compare different types of advanced hemodynamic monitoring in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery. Participants undergoing major abdominal surgery will receive anesthesia with two different types of hemodynamic monitoring - group A will receive arterial pressure cardiac output algorithm with the FloTrac …
Digital Literacy in Caregivers of Pediatric Surgery Patients
The purpose of this study is to describe the digital literacy of caregivers of pediatric surgical patients. The investigators hypothesize that caregivers of minority race, language of care other than English, and low neighborhood opportunity will have lower prevalence of digital literacy.
Changes in Resting Metabolic Rate Following Orthopedic Surgery
This project is intended to determine the magnitude and duration of RMR changes in patients receiving orthopedic surgery. The result will help to guide postoperative nutrition recommendations in patients receiving orthopedic surgery.
Non Fusion Surgery in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients
The primary objective of the study is to monitor the effectiveness of a minimal invasive non-fusion double rod bipolar posterior spinal implant (Nemost growing domino) to correct the scoliotic curve in growing patients suffering from progressive adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) who have failed conservative treatment.
Psychological Factors and Pain in Orthopedic Surgery Patients
The goal of this observational study is to verify the association of previously underexplored psychological variables on postoperative pain experience and its progression over time in patients undergoing emergency and elective orthopedic surgeries, including both sexes (age range: 18-65). The main questions it aims to answer are: Do psychological factors …
Detection of Health Risk Situations in the Anesthesia Consultation.
This study aims to estimate the proportion of patients seen in the anesthesiology consultation for planned surgery in whom a previously unknown health risk situation is detected (e.g., obesity, anemia, etc.).
Evaluation of Plasma Renin Concentrations in Cardiac Surgery
The purpose of this research is to learn more about how renin (a blood test) is affected by cardiopulmonary bypass, the heart-lung machine used during open heart surgery. Renin is a protein that may be elevated in response to low blood pressure or situations where organs do not receive sufficient …
