Surgery

Below are current clinical trials.

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1. A Study to Evaluate Biomarker Target Stimulation

   Rochester, Minn.

   The purpose of this study is to understand how electrical stimulation of the brain can modulate and suppress interictal epileptiform activity as a step on the path to developing new therapies for epilepsy.

2. A Study Of Acute Stimulation For The Modulation Of Epileptic Events With A Closed-Loop Brain Interchange System In Drug Resistant Epilepsy

   Rochester, Minn.

   The purpose of this study is to investigate the feasibility of detecting and modulating pathological high-frequency oscillations (HFOs) generated by the seizure onset zone (SOZ) of drug-resistant epilepsy patients using CorTec's Brain Interchange Evaluation Kit (manual provided as supplementary material).

3. Feasibility Of Intraoperative Microdialysis During Neurosurgery For Central Nervous System Malignancies

   Rochester, Minn.

   This clinical trial evaluates the use of microdialysis catheters during surgery to collect biomarkers, and studies the feasibility of intraoperative microdialysis during neurosurgery for central nervous system malignancies. A biomarker is a measurable indicator of the severity or presence of disease state. Information collected in this study may help doctors to develop new strategies to better diagnose, monitor, and treat brain tumors.

4. CTSN Embolic Protection Trial

   Rochester, Minn.

   The purpose of this study is to analyze the effectiveness and safety of an embolic protection device compared to a standard aortic cannula to reduce the effects of death, clinical stroke, delirium and acute kidney injury in high-risk valve surgery patients.

5. 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.

6. 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)? 

7. Brachial plexus patients undergoing upper limb amputation

   Rochester, Minn.

   The purpose of this study is to follow Mayo Clinic patients with severe brachial plexus injuries who underwent upper limb amputation. 

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.