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Filter by:This study will examine the performance of SeprasSpray in patients undergoing abdominal surgery (laparoscopic).
This trial will evaluate the safety and efficacy of microplasmin, administered as an intravitreal injection, in subjects with focal vitreomacular adhesion. In previously performed clinical trials, some patients treated with intravitreal microplasmin have had resolution of their underlying condition, including macular hole closure, without need for vitrectomy. This clinical trial is justified because the sponsor believes the potential benefits outweigh the potential risks.
The objective of this trial is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of intravitreal microplasmin 125µg dose in subjects wiht focal vitreomacular adhesion.
The safety of applying A-Part® Gel intra-peritoneally under the incision in order to prevent post-surgical adhesions after median laparotomy.
The purpose of this study is to compare adhesion prophylaxis with polylactide-caprolactone-trimethylenecarbonate copolymer to icodextrin 4% in terms of safety, side effects and usability in addition to gaining early evidence of the effectiveness of polylactide-caprolactone-trimethylenecarbonate copolymer.
A multicenter, randomized, controlled, single blinded study to evaluate the effectiveness of Seprafilm® Adhesion Barrier in reducing adhesion formation in cesarean deliveries. Primary outcome will be measurement of the extent and severity of adhesions at the time of subsequent cesarean delivery. Secondary outcomes will include measures of safety, operative times (ex., incision-delivery; total operative time).
To ascertain whether there are fewer adhesions (internal scars) formed following laparoscopic (key-hole) surgery for colorectal diseases than traditional open surgery.
The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of the Anti-Adhesion Product (AAP) in preventing or reducing post-operative adhesion formation and re-formation in a subject population having abdominal surgery and being left with a rectal stump and a temporary stoma from a first procedure and scheduled for a laparoscopy/ laparotomy as a second procedure in the normal treatment of the subjects' disease. In both study groups, surgical measures to prevent adhesions were taken, e.g. using minimum traumatizing surgical technique, using powder-free gloves. In the investigational product group, AAP was applied to the rectal stump and the incision line while no specific additional treatment was applied in the control group. The surgeon assessed preexisting adhesions during the first surgery. Newly developed and re-formed adhesions were evaluated during the second surgery by a surgeon or assistant who did not know the result of randomization. The safety of the study drug was also monitored.
The purpose of this study is to dissolve flexor tendon adhesions associated with failed tendon repair surgery.
This study will investigate the safety and effectiveness of a modified stem cell transplant procedure for treating leukocyte adhesion deficiency (LAD). LAD is an inherited blood disorder of leukocytes (infection-fighting white blood cells) that leaves patients vulnerable to life-threatening infections. Transplantation of donated stem cells (cells produced by the bone marrow that mature into blood cells) can improve the immune system of patients with LAD. However, this procedure carries a significant risk of death, particularly in patients with active infection because it requires completely suppressing the immune system with high-dose chemotherapy and radiation. In addition, T-cells (a type of white blood cell) from the donor may cause what is called graft vs. host disease (GvHD), in which the donor cells recognize the patient's cells as foreign and mount an immune response to destroy them. To try to reduce these risks, the donor's T-cells will be removed from the rest of the stem cells to be transplanted. Patients with LAD who weigh at least 12 kg (26.4 LB), who do not have an active infection, and who have a family member that is a well-matched donor may be eligible for this study. Pregnant or breast feeding women may not participate. Candidates will have a medical history, physical examination and blood tests, lung and heart function tests, X-rays or computed tomography (CT) scans of the body, and dental and eye examinations. They will fill out questionnaires that measure emotional well being, quality of life and intelligence (the ability to learn and understand). Stem cells will be collected from both the patient and donor. To do this, the hormone G-CSF will be injected under the skin for several days to move stem cells from the bone marrow to the bloodstream. The stem cells will be collected by apheresis, where blood is drawn through a needle placed in one arm and pumped into a machine separating and removing the required cells. The rest of the blood is then returned through a needle in the other arm. Before the transplant, a central venous line (large plastic tube) is placed into a major vein. This tube can stay in the body and be used during the entire treatment period to deliver the donated stem cells, give medications, transfuse blood, if needed, and withdraw blood samples. Several days before the transplant procedure, patients will begin a conditioning regimen of low-dose chemotherapy with cyclophosphamide, fludarabine, and Campath 1H. When the conditioning therapy is completed, the stem cells will be infused. To help prevent rejection of donor cells, cyclosporine will be given by mouth or by vein starting 1 month after the transplant procedure. The average hospital stay for stem cell transplantation is 21 days. After discharge, patients will return for follow-up clinic visits weekly or twice weekly for 2 to 3 months. These visits will include a symptom check, physical examination, and blood tests. Subsequent visits will be scheduled at 4, 6, 9, and 12 months after the transplant, or more often if required, and then yearly