Clinical Use of an Absorbable Coated Suture Material in Surgery (Safil)
Gastrointestinal DiseasesLaparotomy4 moreThe purpose is to test a coated polyglycolic acid multifilament suture in gastrointestinal surgery as part of a controlled randomized single blinded parallel group trial. The applicability and safety of the strand material used in two suture techniques (2-layer suture technique vs. 1-layer running) are to be tested on the basis of handling characteristics, the operative time consumed for the construction of the 1st anastomosis, the average time of the hospital duration for both patient groups, and the frequency of postoperative complications after discharge, 1 month and a maximum of 3-4 months. The used suture units are counted and the length of sutures determined which will be an indirect measurement of the costs of suture material for the two techniques.
A Phase IV Study, of the Efficacy, Safety, and Acceptability of Moviprep® Versus Colopeg® in Colonoscopy...
Gastrointestinal DiseasesPrimary: - To demonstrate the superiority of Moviprep® versus Colopeg® in gut cleansing prior to colonoscopy. Secondary: To assess the safety of Moviprep® versus Colopeg®. To assess acceptability of Moviprep® versus Colopeg®.
Study of Medication for Functional Abdominal Pain in Children
Functional Gastrointestinal DisordersThe purpose of this study is to determine where amitriptyline is effective in the treatment of functional abdominal pain in children.
Evaluation of Arterial Pressure Based Cardiac Output for Goal-Directed Perioperative Therapy
Esophageal DiseasesGastrointestinal Diseases7 moreThe purpose of this study is to determine whether the early identification and more precise intervention of operating room (OR) patient fluid administration optimization using arterial pressure-based cardiac output (APCO) yields comparable patient outcome as fluid administration optimization using a global standard care method.
Cholestasis Reversal: Efficacy of IV Fish Oil
Parenteral Nutrition Associated Liver DiseaseShort Bowel Syndrome1 moreThe purpose of this study is to determine whether Omegaven is effective in the treatment of parenteral nutrition associated liver disease (PNALD).
Comparison of a "Step-Up" Versus a "Step-Down" Treatment Strategy for Patients With New Onset Dyspepsia...
DyspepsiaGastrointestinal DiseasesThe purpose of this study was to determine which treatment strategy, the step-up or the step-down treatment strategy, is the most cost-effective treatment for patients with new onset dyspepsia in primary care.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) for Children With Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (FGID)FGID According to the Rome III Criteria3 moreThe purpose of the trial is to develop a treatment protocol to be used in trials studying internet-delivered CBT for children with functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGID). The study size is not based on power calculations but the estimated sample necessary to develop a treatment protocol. This study will include 20-30 children with FGID and their parents who will be treated individually (face-to-face). The treatment consists of 10 weekly sessions of exposure-based CBT. The study uses a pre- post-design with no control group.
Evaluation of the Safe Use and Tolerance of a Peptide-based Formula in a Pediatric Population
Gastrointestinal DiseasesFeeding IntoleranceThe objective of this study is to determine the safe use and tolerance of a peptide-based formula in children with gastrointestinal dysfunction and/or feeding intolerance.
The Treatment of Acute Gastrointestinal Injury Via Ultrasound-guided Erector Spinae Plane Block...
Gastrointestinal DiseaseIn this single-center, randomized, parallel control clinical trial, patients will be randomly assigned to two groups. The treatment group receives ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block with routine treatment of Acute Gastrointestinal Injury (AGI) for 7 days or until transferred to the general ward, while the control group only receives routine treatment of AGI. The primary outcome is the cure and remission rate of AGI.
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Trial Evaluating the Impact of Nystatin on the Development...
CandidiasisOral2 moreIn patients who are receiving intravenous high dose Interleukin-2, patients will be randomized into two groups: group one will receive nystatin swish and swallow immediately before initiation of IL-2, and the second group will receive a placebo. The patients in each group will be monitored and evaluated for differences in the rate and severity of development of oral irritation during treatment. They will also be studied for differences between the two groups in the number of doses of IL-2 taken.