Find clinical trials for medical devices. Search for medical devices clinical trials in different cities and states across the United States.
Sponsor:
Medtronic Cardiac Surgery
Location:
Code:
NCT03546374
Conditions
Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
Longstanding Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
Eligibility Criteria
Sex: All
Age: 18+
Healthy Volunteers: Not accepted
Interventions
Surgical Ablation
Cardioblate and Cryoflex hand held devices
Sponsor:
FX Shoulder Solutions
Location:
Code:
NCT06078865
Conditions
Osteoarthritis Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Syndrome of Shoulder and Allied Disorders
Fracture, Shoulder
Eligibility Criteria
Sex: All
Age: 0 - 70+
Healthy Volunteers: Not accepted
Interventions
FX Artificial Shoulder Prosthesis
Sponsor:
Washington University School of Medicine
Location:
Code:
NCT04339374
Conditions
Rectal Cancer
Colon Cancer
Adenomatous Polyps
Eligibility Criteria
Sex: All
Age: 19+
Healthy Volunteers: Not accepted
Interventions
Photoacoustic imaging, photoacoustic microscopy
Endorectal photoacoustic imaging probe
Sponsor:
University Health Network, Toronto
Location:
Code:
NCT05543720
Conditions
Heart Failure,Congestive
Mental Health (Depression)
Diabetes Mellitus
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Hypertension
Eligibility Criteria
Sex: All
Age: 18+
Healthy Volunteers: Not accepted
Interventions
Medly
Medical devices clinical trials are research studies aimed at evaluating the safety, efficacy, and overall performance of medical devices before they are made available for clinical use. These trials cover a broad spectrum of devices intended for diagnosis, treatment, and management of various health conditions. Medical devices can range from simple tools like bandages and syringes to more complex equipment such as pacemakers, prosthetic limbs, and imaging devices.
Clinical trials for medical devices are essential for ensuring that new medical technologies are both safe and effective before they become widely available. These studies help to identify the best applications for devices, optimize their usage, and evaluate their long-term effects on patient health. This research is critical for innovation in healthcare and can lead to significant improvements in the quality of life for individuals with various medical conditions.
Medical device clinical trials can involve various types of interventions, depending on the specific device being studied and the objectives of the trial Some common types of interventions studied in medical device clinical trials are:
Clinical trials for diagnostic devices evaluate their accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, and clinical utility in detecting or monitoring various conditions or diseases. Examples of these devices include imaging devices (e.g., MRI, CT scanners), diagnostic tests (e.g., blood glucose monitors, pregnancy tests), and monitoring devices (e.g., continuous glucose monitors, cardiac monitors). These studies may also evaluate devices like home sleep apnea tests and EEG devices for diagnosing conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea.
Trials may investigate the efficacy of therapeutic devices designed to treat or alleviate specific medical conditions. This category includes devices such as wearable medical pumps (e.g., insulin pumps), neuromodulation devices (e.g., deep brain stimulators), pain management devices (e.g., spinal cord stimulators), and physical therapy devices (e.g., rehabilitation robotics).
Trials involving implantable medical devices, such as pacemakers, defibrillators, stents, prosthetic joints, and intraocular lenses, often evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the implantation procedure, as well as the long-term performance of the device within the body.
Eligibility for medical devices clinical trials varies widely depending on the device and the condition it targets. Studies may be specific to certain age groups, health conditions, and stages of disease. Both healthy volunteers and those with the medical condition of interest may be eligible to participate, depending on the study's objectives.
Participants can expect to undergo a detailed screening process to determine eligibility, receive comprehensive information about the study and the device, and be monitored throughout the trial to assess the device's effectiveness and safety. This may involve the use of the device, regular follow-ups, and reporting any side effects or changes in health status.
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