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Acid Base ImbalancePRIMEIINCT07267546

Heart-Lung Machine: Impact of the Priming Solution on Acid-Base Balance, Electrolytes and Outcome on Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery

A study testing Ringer's Acetate 80, Plasmalyte and Ringer's Acetate no add in people with Acid Base Imbalance and Osmolality Disturbance, run by Region Skane at 1 site in Sweden.

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Trial summary

Most cardiac surgery procedures requires the use of heart-lung machine. The heart-lung machine circuit needs to be filled with a fluid before connecting it to the patients circulation. This is called priming and is accomplished by filling the circuit with a solution used for fluid replacement. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
What is being tested?
Ringer's Acetate 80, Plasmalyte and Ringer's Acetate no add
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
80 participants
Where
1 siteSweden
Study dates
1 Sep 2025to 1 Nov 2026
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patients 18 years and above
  • Undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery as single surgery
  • Undergoing aortic valve replacement (AVR) as single surgery (AtriClip is allowed)
  • Given consent to participate, both verbal and written

Who cannot join

  • Subnormal heart function (defined as an ejection fraction <45%), and no signs of heart failure (edema).
  • Body weight <60 kg or >120 kg
  • Preoperative hemoglobin <120 g/L,
  • Subnormal kidney function (defined as GFR <30 ml/min),
  • Blood sodium outside normal range (135-145 mmol/l),
  • Need of acute surgery
  • AVR due to aortic valve insufficiency
  • Changes in operating method or addition of intraoperative procedures.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Snejana Hyllén, PhD contact

+46 763131231

snejana.hyllen@skane.se

Sweden1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Skane University hospital

    Lund, 22185

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: Heart-Lung Machine: Impact of the Priming Solution on the Body's Acid-Base Balance, Electrolyte Composition and Clinical Outcome (PRIMEII)

Most cardiac surgery procedures requires the use of heart-lung machine. The heart-lung machine circuit needs to be filled with a fluid before connecting it to the patients circulation. This is called priming and is accomplished by filling the circuit with a solution used for fluid replacement. The circuit in our institution requires 1100 mL to be filled.

The body has several mechanisms with the purpose to maintain its state of balance. When a large amount of clear solution suddenly enters the blood stream this balance can be altered. The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate different priming solutions in the heart-lung machine circuit. The main questions it aims to answer are:

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How do different priming solutions alter the acid-base balance, osmolality and electrolytes which reflects the body's water balance for patients undergoing cardiac surgery with the use of heart-lung machine?

There will be 4 different groups:

  1. Ringer-Acetate, 1100 mL / no addition
  2. Ringer-Acetate, 1100 mL + 80 mmol sodium chloride (NaCl)
  3. Ringer-Acetate, 1100 mL + 160 mmol NaCl
  4. Plasmalyte, 1100 mL / no addition Blood samples will be taken before, during and after surgery, post operative day 1 and 4 to analyze acid-base balance, electrolytes, and plasma osmolality. Urine output and hydration status will also be collected until post operative day 1. After 3 months, a blood sample will be taken for analysis of electrolytes and kidney function.
Read the detailed description

Cardiopulmonary bypass (CBP) with a heart-lung machine is mandatory for a vast majority of cardiac surgeries. Briefly the disposables in a CPB circuit consists of a reservoir, an oxygenator and tubings.

The role of CPB can be summarized as follows:

  1. Empty the heart. Drain out the blood (achieved via venous cannulas).
  2. Oxygenate the blood and remove carbon dioxide. Thus, the lungs are not participating during CPB.
  3. Maintain homeostasis and adjust chemical and electrolyte blood composition.
  4. Maintain or adjust the body's temperature via a heat exchanger, which is a part of the heart-lung machine.
  5. Return oxygenated blood to the patient via arterial cannula.

Heart-lung machine provides even the following:

  1. Salvage blood loss during surgery via cardiotomy suckers and return it to the patient.
  2. Prevent distention of the heart during surgery via cardiac vents.
  3. Deliver cardioplegia which stops the heart, providing myocardial protection and condition to perform cardiac surgery.
  4. Additional treatments, such as hemofiltration and removing av cytokines.

Before connecting the CPB circuit to the patient's circulation it needs to be deaired. This is achieved by priming, i.e. filling the circuit with a liquid solution. The 2024 EACTS (European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)/EACTA (European Association of Cardiothoracic Anaesthesiology)/EBCP (European Board of Cardiovascular Perfusin) Guidelines on CPB in adult cardiac surgery point out that despite a wealth of studies, no consensus has been reached on the optimal composition of the priming solution. According to recent surveys, balanced crystalloids are the preferred priming solution, but there are no recommendations of the composition in the solution. The standard prime solution at our institution consists of Ringer Acetate which is a common crystalloid fluid in Sweden used intravenously for fluid and volume loss. Due to its composition, i.e. lower pH and sodium and higher chloride concentrations than the human blood, it is sometimes necessary to add electrolytes and other components to the circuit either in advance or after initiation of CPB. Previous studies have investigated various prime compositions and plasma osmolality. The crystalloid priming fluid used in these studies contained mannitol, which has a high osmolality. A former study from our group showed a significant decrease in blood sodium with a mannitol-containing prime, but no effects on plasma osmolality. Highly osmolar priming solution has further been studied, also containing mannitol, and found a steep rise in plasma osmolality. These studies used priming fluids with an addition of 80 mmol NaCl and 160 mmol NaCl, respectively. Plasmalyte is a newer crystalloid solution with a composition of sodium and chloride more similar to human plasma which could be of advantage. Plasmalyte is used for CPB priming in some cardiac centers. Studies on Plasmalyte as a priming solution have shown less metabolic acidosis compared to Ringer Lactate. However, it has not been used in our institution for this purpose and there are no studies comparing Plasmalyte with Ringer Acetate. The literature search has further not found any studies investigating non-mannitol CPB priming solutions with differing additions of NaCl. There is a need to fill this knowledge gap to proceed in developing of the optimal priming solution, tailored to variouse preexisting diseases or conditions.

Scientific questions The overall aim of the project is to investigate if clinical outcome after cardiac surgery can be improved by optimizing the priming solution.

The sub-projects will answer the questions:

  • Do the different priming solutions: Ringer Acetate alone, Ringer Acetate with added NaCl and Plasmalyte alone affect the acid-base balance and composition of electrolytes in the blood?
  • Do the different priming solutions affect the need to correct the acid-base balance during the heart-lung machine period?
  • Do the different priming solutions affect the total fluid balance in connection with cardiac surgery?
  • Do the different priming solutions affect the osmolality in the blood per- and postoperatively?
  • Do the different priming solutions affect postoperative renal function? Do the different priming solutions affect neurological outcome?
Being tested
Ringer's Acetate 80, Plasmalyte, Ringer's Acetate no add, Ringer's Acetate 160
Keywords
cardiopulmonary bypass, priming solution, acid base balance, electrolytes, plasma osmolality
Medical subject headings
Acid-Base Imbalance

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Ringer's Acetate 80Diagnostic test

    Cardiopulmonary bypass circuit will be primed with Ringer's Acetate 1100 ml and 80 mmol NaCl

  • PlasmalyteDiagnostic test

    Cardiopulmonary bypass circuit will be primed with Plasmalyte 1100 ml, no addition.

  • Ringer's Acetate no addDiagnostic test

    Cardiopulmonary bypass circuit will be primed with Ringer's Acetate 1100 ml no addition

  • Ringer's Acetate 160Diagnostic test

    Cardiopulmonary bypass circuit will be primed with Ringer's Acetate 1100 ml and 160 mmol NaCl

Study groups in NCT07267546
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Ringer's Acetate 80Active comparatorRinger's Acetate 1100 ml with addition of 80 mmol NaCl
Receives: Diagnostic Test: Ringer's Acetate 80
PlasmalyteActive comparatorPlasmalyte 1100 ml, no addition
Receives: Diagnostic Test: Plasmalyte
Ringer's Acetate no addActive comparatorRinger's Acetate 1100 ml, no addition
Receives: Diagnostic Test: Ringer's Acetate no add
Ringer's Acetate 160Active comparatorRinger's Acetate with addition of 160 mmol NaCl
Receives: Diagnostic Test: Ringer's Acetate 160

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Acid Base Balance

    This study uses blood samples that are taken at predefined timepoints

    Measured: Measurements will be taken at anesthesia induction, 3 minutes after administration of cardioplegia, 30 minutes after onset of CPB, 5 minutes after termination of CPB, 1 hour post operative, day 1 and day 4 post operative.

  2. Sodium concentration

    This study uses blood samples that are taken at predefined timepoints

    Measured: Measurements will be taken at anesthesia induction, 3 minutes after administration of cardioplegia, 30 minutes after onset of CPB, 5 minutes after termination of CPB, 1 hour post operative, day 1 and day 4 post operative, and at month 3.

  3. Osmolality

    This study uses blood samples that are taken at predefined timepoints

    Measured: Measurements will be taken at anesthesia induction, 3 minutes after administration of cardioplegia, 30 minutes after onset of CPB, 15 minutes after termination of CPB, 1 hour post operative, day 1 and day 4 post operative

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. Chloride, magnesium -and potassium concentrations

    This study uses blood samples that are taken at predefined timepoints

    Measured: Measurements will be taken at anesthesia induction, 3 minutes after administration of cardioplegia, 30 minutes after onset of CPB, 5 minutes after termination of CPB, 1 hour post operative, day 1 and day 4 post operative, and at month 3.

  2. Urine output

    Production of urine will be studied during cardiac operation and post operative

    Measured: Measurements of urine output will be registered during cardiac surgery and 24 hours post operative.

  3. Kidney function

    Creatinine-and urea concentration, glomerular filtration rate

    Measured: Blood samples will be collected pre operative - the day before surgery or in morning the same day, 1 hour post operative, day 1 and day 4 post operative, and at month 3.

  4. Neurological outcome

    S-100, a prognostic biomarker used for assessing brain injury

    Measured: Blood samples will be collected at anesthesia induction, 1 hour post operative, day 1 and day 4 post operative.

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted5 Dec 2025
  2. Study start1 Sep 2025
  3. Primary completion20 Sep 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Nov 2026 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Diagnosis
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
80 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07267546
Sponsor's protocol ID
2025-02925-01-749040
Other IDs
2025
Acronym
PRIMEII
Status last verified
Nov 2025
First submitted
17 Nov 2025
Last updated
5 Dec 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: Anonymized participant data can be made available on request.

Publications

  • Surabhi S, Kumar M. Comparison of ringer's lactate and plasmalyt-a as cardiopulmonary bypass prime for bypass associated acidosis in valve replacement surgeries. Ann Card Anaesth. 2021 Jan-Mar;24(1):36-41. doi: 10.4103/aca.ACA_104_19.

    PubMed 33938829
  • Ljunggren M, Skold A, Dardashti A, Hyllen S. The use of mannitol in cardiopulmonary bypass prime solution-Prospective randomized double-blind clinical trial. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2019 Nov;63(10):1298-1305. doi: 10.1111/aas.13445. Epub 2019 Jul 29.

    PubMed 31287556
  • Malmqvist G, Claesson Lingehall H, Appelblad M, Svenmarker S. Cardiopulmonary bypass prime composition: beyond crystalloids versus colloids. Perfusion. 2019 Mar;34(2):130-135. doi: 10.1177/0267659118793249. Epub 2018 Aug 16.

    PubMed 30114960
  • Wahba A, Kunst G, De Somer F, Agerup Kildahl H, Milne B, Kjellberg G, Bauer A, Beyersdorf F, Berg Ravn H, Debeuckelaere G, Erdoes G, Haumann RG, Gudbjartsson T, Merkle F, Pacini D, Paternoster G, Onorati F, Ranucci M, Ristic N, Vives M, Milojevic M; EACTS/EACTAIC/EBCP Scientific Document Group. 2024 EACTS/EACTAIC/EBCP Guidelines on cardiopulmonary bypass in adult cardiac surgery. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Feb 4;67(2):ezae354. doi: 10.1093/ejcts/ezae354. No abstract available.

    PubMed 39949326

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Ringer's Acetate 80, Plasmalyte and Ringer's Acetate no add in people with Acid Base Imbalance and Osmolality Disturbance, run by Region Skane at 1 site in Sweden.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 8 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Dec 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Sweden. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Snejana Hyllén, PhD (+46 763131231, snejana.hyllen@skane.se), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Acid Base Balance (time frame: Measurements will be taken at anesthesia induction, 3 minutes after administration of cardioplegia, 30 minutes after onset of CPB, 5 minutes after termination of CPB, 1 hour post operative, day 1 and day 4 post operative.). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07267546, which also lists 4 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 5 Dec 2025.

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