Found 118 surgery 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.
The primary aims of this trial are to determine (i) whether patients undergoing (a) major inpatient surgery, (b) minor inpatient surgery, or (c) outpatient surgery have a superior quality of recovery after INVA or TIVA and (ii) whether TIVA confers no more than a small (0.2%) increased risk of intraoperative …
This phase II/III trial compares the effect of adding chemotherapy before and after surgery versus after surgery alone (usual treatment) in treating patients with stage II-III gallbladder cancer. This study will determine whether giving chemotherapy before surgery increases the length of time before the cancer may return and whether it …
Patients with an epiretinal membrane (ERM) are either referred for vitrectomy, or if their vision is normal are deferred until vision declines. It is unknown if delaying surgery results in worse visual acuity than if surgery is performed earlier. Additionally, a common symptom from an ERM is metamorphopsia. The objective …
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if closing off the left atrial appendage (LAA) of your heart (a small-sack like structure that is part of the upper chamber of the heart) during scheduled heart surgery with a surgical device known as the AtriClip, reduces the risk of a …
The purpose of the research is to compare two commonly used treatment strategies for managing atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery. Patients 18 yrs. or older are randomized within 7 days after scheduled to undergo coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), also known as bypass surgery. Only patients that undergo isolated CABG …
The study is designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of intraputaminal delivery of AAV2-GDNF gene therapy in subjects with moderate Parkinson's disease and demonstrate proof-of-concept. Subjects will be randomized to 1 of 2 treatment arms, AAV2-GDNF surgery or control surgery and will undergo screening, two baseline visits, perioperative procedures, …
Compare the effect of Vancomycin and Tobramycin powder combined vs. Vancomycin powder to reduce surgical site infections in patients age 18-80 with tibial plateau/pilon fractures at high risk of infection treated operatively with plate and screw fixation. Control will receive 1000 mg Vancomycin powder in wound closure while treatment will …
This research study is being done to study the safety and toxicity of proton whole pelvis radiation, a type of external beam radiation treatment, for gynecologic cancers after surgery. Currently, for such gynecology cancers, Image- guided Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IG-IMRT) is being done after hysterectomy as the standard treatment. …
Objective:To conduct electrophysiological experiments in human patients undergoing awake brain surgery with the aim of elucidating how the various brain regions coordinate their activity during naturalistic movements.Evaluate the effectiveness of various electrode arrays for recording of cortical activity.How the brain coordinates body movements and processes sensations such as touch.How the …
This research study is being conducted to collect information on those who have been diagnosed with a disease related to a heart valve dysfunction or abnormality, needing surgical repair, or replacement of the affected valve. This research study is collecting information about the disease and the treatment. Participants will be …
