Clinical trials: Cardiac Surgical Patients
Focus of Study, Coagulation Status of Cardiac Surgery Patient
Thromboelastography-derived Functional Fibrinogen Levels
This study hopes to determine if thromboelastography-derived functional fibrinogen (TEG-FF or FLEV) levels obtained during the rewarming phase of cardiopulmonary bypass can provide information on coagulation status sooner…
- Conditions
- Focus of Study, Coagulation Status of Cardiac Surgery Patient, Reducing Excess Blood Transfusion
- Trial name
- TEG-FF (NCT01992757)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion
AtriCure Exclusion of the LAA in Patients Undergoing Concomitant Cardiac Surgery
Prospective, non-randomized trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the LAA Exclusion Device (Clip) for the exclusion of the LAA via epicardial tissue approximation.
- Trial name
- EXCLUDE (NCT00779857)
- Testing
- AtriCure LAA Exclusion System
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- AtriCure, Inc.
Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke
Minimally Invasive Surgical Treatment Versus Medical Management for Stroke Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
The purpose of this study is to compare a minimally invasive surgical procedure and medication management in stroke patients with Atrial Fibrillation.
- Trial name
- NCT01442181
- Testing
- Minimally Invasive Surgery, Medical therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Aortic Stenosis
PERIGON Pivotal Trial
To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Model 400 aortic valve bioprosthesis.
- Trial name
- PERIGON (NCT02088554)
- Testing
- Model 400 aortic valve bioprosthesis
- Where
- 38 sites in United States, Canada and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 1,312 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Cardiac Surgery
Deep Venous Thrombosis
Study Comparing Desirudin With Heparin to Prevent Vein Clots After Heart and Lung Surgery
A blood clot in the veins, also known as deep venous thrombosis (DVT), is one of the most common complications after surgery. This may result in death if a clot breaks off and travel to the lungs; this is referred to as pulmonary…
- Trial name
- NCT00329433
- Testing
- Desirudin (Iprivask™), Heparin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Non ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Clinical Effects of Eptifibatide Administration in High Risk Patients Presenting With Non-ST Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome (NSTE-ACS) Requiring Urgent Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery in Short- and Long-Term Follow-up
1. INTRODUCTION Through last couple of years the number of patients treated for acute coronary event without persistent ST segment elevation in ECG has been growing.
- Trial name
- NCT01863134
- Testing
- Eptifibatide
- Where
- 6 sites in United States, Poland
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Silesia
Mitral Valve Insufficiency, Heart Failure
Effectiveness of Surgical Mitral Valve Repair Versus Medical Treatment for People With Significant Mitral Regurgitation and Non-ischemic Congestive Heart Failure
Mitral regurgitation (MR), also known as mitral insufficiency, is a condition in which the heart's mitral valve, located between two of the heart's main chambers, does not firmly shut, allowing blood to leak backwards within the…
- Trial name
- SMMART-HF (NCT00608140)
- Testing
- Surgical mitral valvuloplasty with placement of annular ring (SMVR), Optimal medical therapy (OMT)
- Where
- 9 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Endothelial Dysfunction
Endothelial Function After Cardiac Surgery
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether patients receiving human albumin for plasma volume replacement during cardiac surgery have improved postoperative endothelial function compared to patients receiving 6%…
- Trial name
- NCT02882074
- Testing
- Human albumin, Hydroxyethyl starch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Delirium, C.Surgical Procedure; Cardiac
Dexmedetomidine and Delirium in Patients After Cardiac Surgery
Postoperative delirium (POD) is a frequently occurring complication after cardiac surgery. Its occurrence is associated with worse outcomes of patients, including increased morbidity, prolonged hospital stay, increased medical…
- Conditions
- Delirium, C.Surgical Procedure; Cardiac, Postoperative Complications
- Trial name
- NCT02267538
- Testing
- dexmedetomidine hydrochloride for injection, 0.9% sodium chloride for injection
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 285 people
- Sponsor
- Peking University First Hospital