Clinical trials: Cardiac Surgical Patients
Congenital Heart Defect
The Effects of Inhaled Nitric Oxide After Fontan Operation
Pleural effusions continue to be a post-operative complication seen after Fontan operation. This study will examine the use inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) given for 54 hours after Fontan operation to improve fluid balance.
- Trial name
- NCT00945529
- Testing
- inhaled nitric oxide (iNO)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Ellen Spurrier
Congenital Heart Disease
Transfusion Strategies in Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery
The purpose of this study is to determine the best red blood cell(hemoglobin) level for infants and children following surgical repair of particular heart defects.
- Trial name
- NCT00350220
- Testing
- transfusion strategy, Low Hb transfusion group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Mitral Valve or Aortic Valve Replacement
A Retrospective Study to Collect the Data From the Patients Who Had the Perimount Heart Valve Replacement Surgery in China During 2001 to 2007
The objective of the study is to obtain the clinical data from patients who had the Perimount Heat Valve (Type:6900P and 2900) Replacement Surgery in Guangdong General Hospital during 2001-2007 in order to evaluate the performace…
- Trial name
- NCT02381678
- Testing
- Perimount 2900/6900 Heart Valve
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 225 people
- Sponsor
- Edwards (Shanghai) Lifesciences Medical Supplies Co., Ltd.
Mitral Valve Insufficiency, Atrial Fibrillation
Left Atrial Distensibility to Predict Left Ventricular Filling Pressure and Prognosis in Patients With Severe Mitral Regurgitation
A large left atrial (LA) volume, which represents chronic diastolic dysfunction, is associated with a poor outcome, regardless of systolic function.
- Conditions
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure
- Trial name
- NCT01172184
- Testing
- Cardiac catheterization
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 111 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital.
Single Ventricle
Perioperative Treprostinil in Pediatric Patients Undergoing the Fontan Operation
The purpose of this study is to test the efficacy of treprostinil (TRE) in the perioperative non-fenestrated, extracardiac Fontan patients in order to reduce duration of chest tube drainage (in days).
- Trial name
- NCT02498444
- Testing
- Treprostinil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Anemia
Study to Evaluate the Efficacy & Safety of the INTERCEPT Blood System for RBCs in Complex Cardiac Surgery Patients
The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of RBC transfusion for support of acute anemia in cardiovascular surgery patients based on the clinical outcome of renal impairment following transfusion of red…
- Trial name
- ReCePI (NCT03459287)
- Testing
- INTERCEPT, Control
- Where
- 18 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 581 people
- Sponsor
- Cerus Corporation
Cardiac Surgery
LiDCO Monitor Study
This is a study to validate the utility and accuracy of the non-invasive device (LiDCOrapid monitor) during a period of phlebotomy and graded blood loss in patients who are having cardiac surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01567371
- Testing
- LiDCO rapid monitor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
Hemorrhage, Soft Tissue Bleeding
The Paediatric EVICEL® Soft Tissue and Parenchymal Organ Bleeding Study
To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of EVICEL® Fibrin Sealant (Human) as an adjunct to achieve haemostasis during surgery in paediatric patients.
- Trial name
- NCT02227706
- Testing
- EVICEL® Fibrin Sealant, SURGICEL® Absorbable Hemostat
- Where
- 13 sites in Belgium, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Ethicon, Inc.
Controlling Mild to Moderate Bleeding During Surgery
The EVARREST® Pediatric Mild or Moderate Liver and Soft Tissue Bleeding Study
The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and hemostatic effectiveness of EVARREST as an adjunct to controlling mild to moderate soft hepatic parenchyma or soft tissue bleeding during open hepatic, abdominal, pelvic…
- Trial name
- NCT03255174
- Testing
- EVARREST® Fibrin Sealant Patch
- Where
- 5 sites in United States, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ethicon, Inc.
Open-heart Surgery, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Intravenous Phenoxybenzamine Use in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Open-Heart Surgery
Cardiopulmonary bypass is done with a machine that does the work of the heart and lungs during open-heart surgery. This study is to determine if intravenous (i.v.) phenoxybenzamine is safe.
- Trial name
- NCT00569855
- Testing
- Phenoxybenzamine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 785 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Congenital Heart Disease
Study of Possible Brain Hormone Problems After Open Heart Surgery in Infants
The goal of this study is to evaluate specific hormone levels in children undergoing heart surgery in order to identify patterns associated with any unstable vital signs.
- Trial name
- NCT00850720
- Testing
- Blood draws
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Accidental Puncture of Artery During Catheter Insertion
Ultrasound Guided Technique for Internal Jugular Central Venous Catheterization in Pediatric Cardiac Surgical Patients
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the success rate using ultrasound as guidance during central venous cannulation in pediatric cardiac surgical patients.
- Trial name
- NCT02687126
- Testing
- Central Venous Catheterization
- Where
- Nepal
- Volunteers
- 106 people
- Sponsor
- Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre
Hemorrhage, Soft Tissue Bleeding
The EVARREST® Paediatric Mild/Moderate Liver and Soft Tissue Bleeding Study
The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of EVARREST™ Sealant Matrix (EVARREST™ Fibrin Sealant Patch) (EVARREST™) in controlling mild or moderate soft tissue \& parenchymal bleeding during open…
- Conditions
- Hemorrhage, Soft Tissue Bleeding, Hepatic Parenchyma Bleeding
- Trial name
- NCT02227992
- Testing
- EVARREST™ Sealant Matrix, SURGICEL®
- Where
- 10 sites in Belgium, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Ethicon, Inc.
Single Ventricle Heart Disease After Fontan Surgery
Study of Effects of Sildenafil on Patients With Fontan Heart Circulation
The study will investigate the cardiovascular effects of sildenafil on patients with Fontan circulation. Recent studies suggest that sildenafil may improve exercise in patients with Fontan circulation.
- Trial name
- NCT01815502
- Testing
- Cardiac catheterization
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Coronary Artery Disease
Effect of an Educational Intervention on Cardiac Patients' Participation Rate in Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs
The main aim of the study is to determine the effectiveness of an educational intervention designed to increase attendance of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) patients at Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs (CRPs) on actual CRP…
- Trial name
- MECRIS (NCT00356863)
- Testing
- Increasing awareness to cardiac rehabilitation programs
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 1,024 people
- Sponsor
- Sheba Medical Center
Opioid Use, Unspecified
Methadone vs. Fentanyl Administration on Postoperative Pain Control in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
The purpose of this study is to determine if methadone improves postoperative pain control in pediatric patient's undergoing cardiac surgery.
- Trial name
- CV_RCT_M_F (NCT02747875)
- Testing
- Methadone, Fentanyl
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Andrew Waberski
Single-ventricle, Heart Diseases
Colchicine in Postoperative Fontan Patients
The investigators found that there is inflammation in the chest drainage in patients after the Fontan operation. The investigators want to test the theory that Colchicine, an anti- inflammatory medication, can decrease the…
- Trial name
- CPFP (NCT03575572)
- Testing
- Colchicine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Cardiac Surgery, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Voluven® in Paediatric Patients
This study will compare the clinical efficacy and safety of Voluven® and Human Albumin during elective open-heart surgery in pediatric patients.
- Trial name
- NCT00860405
- Testing
- HES 130/0.4 (6%) in sodium chloride (Voluven®, solution for infusion), Human serum albumin (HSA 50g/L), Human serum albumin (HSA 50g/L)
- Where
- 2 sites in Austria, Belgium
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Fresenius Kabi
Arrhythmia
Effect of Colchicine on the Incidence of Atrial Fibrillation in Open Heart Surgery Patients
This study evaluates the role of colchicine in the prevention of atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing open heart surgery. Half of participants will receive colchicine and the other half will not
- Trial name
- END-AF (NCT03021343)
- Testing
- Colchicine
- Volunteers
- 360 people
- Sponsor
- Jordan Collaborating Cardiology Group
Endocarditis
Early Surgery Versus Conventional Treatment in Infective Endocarditis
There have been no prospective clinical studies in infective endocarditis comparing early surgery with the conventional treatment strategy based on current guidelines.
- Trial name
- EASE (NCT00750373)
- Testing
- Valve surgery with removal of vegetations
- Where
- 2 sites in South Korea
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Asan Medical Center