Surgery

Below are current clinical trials.

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1. A Study to Evaluate Time to First Movement for Fetal Surgery Patients Injected with Intramuscular Anesthesia

   Rochester, Minn.

   The purpose of this study is to determine the time from intramuscular injection to the time of first fetal movement after a fetal surgery procedure.

2. A Study to Evaluate a Virtual Assistant for Plastic Surgery Patients

   Jacksonville, Fla.

   The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of a recently developed artificial intelligence virtual assistant (AIVA) on plastic surgery patients and providers’ experience and leverage the use of new technologies to promote high-quality service and meaningful relationships between plastic surgeons and patients.

3. A Study to Evaluate Perceptions of Midline Sternotomy Scar in Children and Young Adults

   Rochester, Minn.

   The purpose of this study is to evaluate how children and young adults perceive their midline sternotomy scars (in terms of appearance, associated symptoms, consciousness, satisfaction with appearance/symptoms, and impact on quality of life)? 

4. The Use of Topical Tranexamic Acid in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction with Acellular Dermal Matrix

   Rochester, Minn.

   The purpose of this study is to determine whether administration of Topical Transexamic Acid (TXA) at the time of tissue expander placement in the setting of implant-based breast reconstruction reduces postoperative drain volume, as well as reducing the time until drains meet criteria for removal.

    

5. A Study to Evaluate the Safety of the Goldilocks Procedure with Implant-Based Reconstruction

   Rochester, Minn., Jacksonville, Fla., Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

   The purpose of this study is to assess outcomes, satisfaction and aesthetics of two different breast reconstruction techniques (Goldilocks alone, and Goldilocks with Implant-Based Reconstruction) and compare its safety, patient satisfaction, aesthetic evaluation and complications.

6. A Study to Evaluate Long-term Outcomes of Pollicization

   Rochester, Minn.

   The purpose of this study is to assess long-term functional outcomes after pollicization.

7. Digital Biomarker And Omics-Based Assessment Of Surgical Resiliency In Children Undergoing Solid Tumor Resection

   Rochester, Minn.

   The purpose of this study is to demonstrate 1) feasibility of digital biomarker assessment using wearable in children with solid tumors who undergo surgery and 2) alterations in circulating proteins and metabolites indicative of a stressed state will persist postoperatively and correlate with clinical signs of recovery.

8. Pre-operative Vs. Post-operative Radiosurgery For Metastatic Brain Tumors

   Rochester, Minn., Jacksonville, Fla., Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

   The purpose of this study is to determine whether there is an increase in the time of a first occurrence of either: local recurrence, leptomeningeal disease, or symptomatic radiation brain necrosis in patients with brain metastases who receive SRS prior to surgery as compared to patients who receive surgery prior to SRS.

    

9. Eliminating Breast Cancer Surgery in Exceptional Responders with Neoadjuvant Systemic Therapy

   Rochester, Minn.

   The goal of this clinical research study is to learn how often breast cancer recurs (returns after treatment) in the breast in patients who have been treated with chemotherapy and have had follow-up radiation therapy (but not surgery) and are in complete remission (no evidence of disease). This is an investigational study. Radiation therapy is delivered using FDA-approved and commercially available methods. The study doctor can explain how radiation therapy is designed to work. About 120 participants will be enrolled on this multicenter study. Up to 90 may take part at MD Anderson.

10. Validating Watson Talent Software as a Useful Tool to Aid Program Directors in Selecting Applicants to Interview

    Jacksonville, Fla.

    The purpose of this study is to validate Watson Talent software as a useful tool to aid program directors in their task of selecting applicants to interview, reducing time and costs to review applications and improve reliability, accuracy, and precision of this process.