Clinical trials: Cardiovascular Surgery
Bundle-Branch Block, Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular
Right Bundle Branch Block After Surgical Closure of Ventricular Septal Defect
The most common congenital heart disease is the ventricular septal defect, and after surgical closure of a such defect, an arrythmia called the right bundle branch block, is very frequent.
- Trial name
- NCT01480908
- Testing
- Echocardiography at rest, Echocardiography during exercise, MRI at rest
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Cardiac Surgery
Epicardial Fat Immunity extRa Cellular vesicleS HearT
The FIRST study is a monocentric observational pilot study investigating the role of extracellular vesicles (EVs) derived from epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) in cardiovascular complications associated with obesity.
- Trial name
- FIRST (NCT07817667)
- Testing
- Epicardial adipose tissue biopsy, Thoracic subcutaneous adipose tissue biopsy
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille
Postoperative Complications, Cardiovascular Diseases
Comparing Traditional Risk Scores and an AI-Based Multimodal Model for Predicting Cardiovascular Events After Gastrointestinal Surgery
The goal of this observational study is to develop and evaluate an artificial intelligence (AI)-based multimodal model for predicting major cardiovascular events within 30 days after gastrointestinal surgery in adults at Bach Mai…
- Conditions
- Postoperative Complications, Cardiovascular Diseases, Digestive System Surgical Procedures
- Trial name
- GI-MACE-AI (NCT07539532)
- Where
- Vietnam
- Volunteers
- 5,000 people
- Sponsor
- Bach Mai Hospital
Ischemic Heart Disease, Coronary Artery Disease
Impact of Acute Normovolemic Hemodilution on Blood Viscosity
Acute normovolemic hemodilution (ANH) has long been employed for reducing allogenic blood transfusion for cardiac surgery, and hydroxyethyl starch has been used as an intravenous replacement fluid during ANH procedure.
- Trial name
- NCT03366753
- Testing
- acute normovolemic hemodilution, In-vitro hemodilution
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Konkuk University Medical Center
Hypotension, Hip Fractures
Heart and Renal Failure in Hip Fracture Surgery
Patients with acute hip fractures are old and vulnerable. With a majoriry classified as being ASA 3 or more. Frequently they receive spinal anesthesia perioperatively inducing hypotension.
- Conditions
- Hypotension, Hip Fractures, Renal Insufficiency, Heart Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT03532919
- Testing
- Serum Tropinin
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- Sahlgrenska University Hospital
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
Cardiac Surgery, Central Venous Catheter Thrombosis
Continuous Heparin Infusion to Prevent Catheter-related Thrombosis
Catheter-related thrombosis could impair blood flow in the vein, block the central venous catheter, induce catheter-related infection or venous thromboembolism in the deep veins or pulmonary vessels, which furthermore progress…
- Conditions
- Cardiac Surgery, Central Venous Catheter Thrombosis, Heparin
- Trial name
- NCT04767113
- Testing
- Heparin sodium, Normal saline
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital
Congenital Heart Disease
Copeptin- Relevance as a Perioperative Marker in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
This study evaluates the relevance of Copeptin in children with congenital heart disease undergoing cardiac surgery with the need of cardiopulmonary bypass. Three blood samples are taken of each patient.
- Trial name
- NCT03316508
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- Claudia Herbst
Vitamin D Deficiency, Thoracic Surgery
Prevention of Vitamin D Deficiency Following Pediatric CHD Surgery: a Phase II Dose Evaluation Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Usual Care With a High Dose Pre-operative Supplementation Regimen Based on the Institute of Medicine Daily Upper Tolerable Intake Level
Our research group has shown that almost all children with congenital heart disease (CHD) are vitamin D deficient following heart surgery.
- Conditions
- Vitamin D Deficiency, Thoracic Surgery, Pediatric Disorders, Heart Defects, Congenital
- Trial name
- HICCUPS 2 (NCT01838447)
- Testing
- Cholecalciferol
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Congenital Heart Disease, Single Ventricle
Cardiovascular, Pulmonary and Skeletal Muscle Evaluation Postoperative in Fontan Patients: Effects of Exercise Training
Introduction: The Fontan operation is the surgical treatment in most patients with either anatomic or functional single ventricles.
- Conditions
- Congenital Heart Disease, Single Ventricle, Univentricular Heart
- Trial name
- NCT02283255
- Testing
- Aerobic Exercise Training, Inspiratory Muscle Training, No Exercise Training
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Congenital Heart Disease
Subcostal Transverse Abdominis Plane Block for Epigastric Cardiac Pacemaker Operation
This prospective randomized controlled trial aims to examine the effect of subcostal transverse abdominis plane block on the postoperative pain and opioid consumption in patients (12y≤ age) who will undergo epigastric cardiac…
- Trial name
- NCT04570878
- Testing
- SC TAP, Control
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Congenital Heart Disease
Effect of Local Warming for Arterial Catheterization in Pediatric Anesthesia
The increase in internal diameter (ID) and cross-sectional area (CSA) may facilitate better arterial catheterization. Since an increase in body temperature can cause peripheral vasodilation, we aimed to determine if local warming…
- Trial name
- WARM-PA (NCT06041685)
- Testing
- local warming
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 126 people
- Sponsor
- Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital
Congenital Heart Defect
Erythropoietin and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Lack of bloodflow to the heart and brain when the heart is stopped during heart surgery can cause damage to those organs. We hypothesize that a single dose of erythropoietin prior to the heart bypass portion of surgery may…
- Trial name
- EPO (NCT00451698)
- Testing
- acyanotic erythropoietin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
On-pump Cardiac Surgery - Prevention - Intervention - Experimental Group - Control Group - Incidence - Complications, DVT - Deep Vein Thrombosis
This Research Proposal Focuses on Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Nursing Care Protocol in Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in Patients Undergoing On-pump Cardiac Surgery. The Study Will Include an Intervention Group That Receives the Nursing Protocol and a Control Group That Receives Routine
The primary focus of this research proposal is to examine the efficacy of a nursing care protocol in preventing the occurrence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in patients undergoing on-pump cardiac surgery.
- Conditions
- On-pump Cardiac Surgery - Prevention - Intervention - Experimental Group - Control Group - Incidence - Complications, DVT - Deep Vein Thrombosis, DVT Prophylaxis, DVT Prevention
- Trial name
- DVT (NCT07347652)
- Testing
- IPC devices facilitate venous return by simulating the physiological effects of muscle contraction, reducing venous stasis.
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- Near East University, Turkey
Cardiovascular Disease, Renal Insufficiency, Acute
Acetylcysteine Against Acute Renal Insult During Cardiopulmonary Bypass.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether N-acetylcysteine is effective in the prophylaxis of post-cardiopulmonary bypass acute renal impairment.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Disease, Renal Insufficiency, Acute, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
- Trial name
- NCT00190034
- Testing
- N-Acetylcysteine 600mg/tab
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Far Eastern Memorial Hospital
Coronary Artery Disease
The Stent or Surgery (SoS) Trial
This study compared two different methods of restoring blood flow to the heart when there has been a narrowing or blockage in the blood vessels that supply the heart.
- Trial name
- NCT00475449
- Testing
- percutaneous coronary intervention, coronary artery bypass grafting
- Volunteers
- 988 people
- Sponsor
- Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust
Heart Defects, Congenital, Hypertension, Pulmonary
Intravenous L-Citrulline to Treat Children Undergoing Heart Bypass Surgery
This clinical trial will determine the safety and effectiveness of intravenous L-citrulline in children undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass during heart surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT00335244
- Testing
- L-citrulline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- Asklepion Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Single Ventricle Defect
Cerebral Blood Flow in Single Ventricles Throughout Staged Surgical Reconstruction
This study seeks to determine cerebral blood flow changes in single ventricle patients during staged surgical reconstruction as compared with normal children.
- Trial name
- CBF (NCT02135081)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 260 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Obesity, Surgery
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy in Severely Obese Adolescents: Effects on Metabolism
Severe obesity (SO), defined as BMI≥95th percentile, has increased worldwide among adolescents. American studies estimated that 1.3-2.8% of 12-19-year-old individuals have a BMI >40 kg/m2 or a BMI >35 kg/m2 with at least one…
- Trial name
- NCT02594514
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Heart Ischemia, Cerebral Ischemia
Organ Protection by Remote Ischemic Preconditioning for Surgical Treatment of Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease
Cardiac surgery is associated with risk of perioperative inflammation and ischemia leading to cerebral and myocardial morbidity and mortality.
- Trial name
- RIPHeart (NCT01312623)
- Testing
- Remote ischemic preconditioning
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein