Clinical trials: Cardiac Transplant
Surgical Site Infection, Sternal Wound Infection
Sternal Wound and Aortic Graft (SWAG), an Observational Cohort Study.
The aim of this study is to systematically explore the perioperative presence of P acnes in all layers of sternal wound incision as well as contamination of graft material and prosthetic valves during primary operation.
- Trial name
- SWAG (NCT04592328)
- Testing
- Bacterial cultures taken during surgery.
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Region Örebro County
Heart Failure
SUSTAIN-IT: Sustaining Quality of Life of the Aged: Heart Transplant or Mechanical Support?
The purpose of this study is to compare health-related quality of life (HRQOL) outcomes in older (60-80 years) advanced heart failure (HF) patients who undergo heart transplantation (HT) or mechanical circulatory support (MCS) as…
- Trial name
- SUSTAIN-IT (NCT02568930)
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 694 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Coronary Artery Disease, Systemic Inflammation
MIECC vs Conventional Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Systemic Inflammation in CABG
This prospective observational study evaluates the effects of minimally invasive extracorporeal circulation (MIECC) and conventional cardiopulmonary bypass on systemic inflammatory response in patients undergoing coronary artery…
- Trial name
- MIECC-CABG (NCT07823400)
- Testing
- Minimally Invasive Extracorporeal Circulation, Conventional Cardiopulmonary Bypass
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital
Ventricular Dysfunction, Ventricular Dysfunction, Left
Registry to Monitor Berlin Heart EXCOR® Pediatric VAD as a Bridge to Cardiac Transplantation.
The purpose of this post market surveillance is to continue monitoring the safety and effectiveness of the Berlin Heart EXCOR® Pediatric.
- Conditions
- Ventricular Dysfunction, Ventricular Dysfunction, Left, Ventricular Dysfunction, Right
- Trial name
- NCT03701997
- Testing
- EXCOR Pediatric
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Berlin Heart, Inc
Cardiovascular Disease, Ischemic Heart Disease
The Metformin in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) (MetCAB) Trial
Rationale: In patients with a myocardial infarction, occlusion of a coronary artery induces myocardial ischemia and cell death. If untreated, the area of myocardium exposed to this interruption in blood supply, will largely…
- Trial name
- MetCAB (NCT01438723)
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Radboud University Medical Center
Cytomegalovirus Infections, Heart Transplantation
A Study on the Pharmacokinetics and Safety of Valcyte (Valganciclovir) in Pediatric Heart Transplant Recipients Less Than 4 Months of Age
This open label study will assess the pharmacokinetics and the safety and tolerability of Valcyte (valganciclovir) powder for oral solution in neonatal and infant heart transplant patients < 4 months of age.
- Trial name
- NCT01165580
- Testing
- valganciclovir [Valcyte]
- Where
- 19 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Heart Transplantation
Myocardial Perfusion Echocardiography to Detect Human Heart Transplant Rejection
The primary objective of this proposal is to show the efficacy of contrast enhanced ultrasonography in detecting heart transplant rejection in humans.
- Trial name
- NCT02300870
- Testing
- Optison
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Cardiac Surgery, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
REnal TRansplant Outcomes After CARdiac Surgery (RETROCAR)
In this retrospective study, the authors assess long term renal outcome in renal transplant recipients after cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass, and research factors associated with poor long term renal outcome.
- Conditions
- Cardiac Surgery, Cardiopulmonary Bypass, Renal Transplant Recipient
- Trial name
- RETROCAR (NCT04979754)
- Testing
- standard of care
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 93 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Bordeaux
Sudden Cardiac Death, Ventricular Fibrillation
LifeVest Post-CABG Registry
This is a multi-center prospective registry of patients with an ejection fraction (EF) ≤ 35% following coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery in order to test the hypothesis that wearable defibrillators (WD) will decrease…
- Conditions
- Sudden Cardiac Death, Ventricular Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT01448005
- Testing
- wearable defibrillator (LifeVest)
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- Zoll Medical Corporation
Coronary Artery Disease
Association Between Intraoperative Pulse Pressure Variation and Postoperative Lactate Clearance in Cardiac Surgery
This study aims to evaluate the relationship between intraoperative pulse pressure variation (PPV) and postoperative lactate clearance in adult patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT07871188
- Testing
- No Study-Specific Intervention
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Elzem SEN
Kidney Transplantation
The Long-term Effect of Marine Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation in Renal Transplantation
This is a long-term intervention study on the effects of marine n-3 PUFAs in renal transplantation. Our hypothesis is that patients treated with marine n-3 PUFA supplementation will have less decline in kidney transplant function…
- Trial name
- EMiRA (NCT03018041)
- Testing
- Omacor
- Where
- 6 sites in Norway
- Volunteers
- 174 people
- Sponsor
- Joe Chan
Three Vessel Coronary Disease
Long-Term Outcomes in Patients With Three-Vessel Disease
The long-term outcome of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and medical therapy (MT) alone for triple-vessel disease (TVD) patients is controversial.
- Trial name
- NCT05007054
- Testing
- PCI or CABG
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 4,300 people
- Sponsor
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University
Heart Failure
Study of Organ Perfusion With Custodiol-N Solution Compared With Custodiol Solution in Heart Transplantation
The objective of this investigation is to demonstrate non-inferiority in outcome of Custodiol-N against Custodiol in heart transplantation.
- Trial name
- NCT02869022
- Testing
- Custodiol-N, Custodiol, organ perfusion for heart transplantation
- Where
- 9 sites in Austria, Germany
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- Dr. F. Köhler Chemie GmbH
Cardiac Transplantation, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Intraoperative Use of Extracorporeal Cytokine Adsorption During Orthotopic Heart Transplantation
There are several factors initiating cytokine storm and dysregulated systemic inflammatory response during cardiac transplantation.
- Trial name
- NCT03145441
- Testing
- CytoSorb®
- Where
- Hungary
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Semmelweis University
Heart Transplantation, Renal Failure
Rapamycin Use in Calcineurin Inhibitor (CNI)-Free Immunosuppression for Stabilization/Improvement of Renal Function After Heart Transplantation
Clinical Problem: Renal insufficiency after heart transplantation caused by cyclosporine medication was addressed. Current therapeutic approaches include cyclosporine reduction or discontinuation.
- Trial name
- NCT00123331
- Testing
- Cyclosporine discontinuation, Rapamycin medication
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Heidelberg University
Coronary Artery Disease, CABG
Clinimetric Properties of Performance Based Functional Outcome Measure After (CABG) Surgery
The purpose of this research is to determine which performance based functional outcome test among Time up and go test, Five times sit to stand test, 2 minute walk test and 6 minute walk test has the greatest significance in…
- Trial name
- NCT07060937
- Testing
- Physiotherapy Protocol
- Where
- 2 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Cardiac Surgery
Dynamic Tests and Parameters to Predict Fluid Responsiveness After OPCAB
Objective: To assess the predictive value of dynamic tests and parameters for evaluation of fluid responsiveness after off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCAB).
- Trial name
- NCT04482946
- Testing
- Assessment of fluid responsiveness
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Northern State Medical University
Coronary Artery Disease, Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Physical and Functional Recovery From Cardiac Surgery in Hospitalized Patients: A Feasibility Pilot Study
Ambulation following surgery has been found to be beneficial for patients; however, nurses and doctors struggle with getting post-operative, hospitalized patients to walk on their own.
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease, Mitral Valve Insufficiency, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Trial name
- NCT02375282
- Testing
- Ambulation orderly
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Baystate Medical Center
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Triple Vessel, Heart Valve Diseases
Preoperatively Orientation in Cardiac Surgery: Nurses Intervention on Patients Recovery
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the guidelines preoperative performed by a nurse contribute to the recovery of the patient submitted to cardiac surgery compared with the guidelines for routine.
- Trial name
- NCT01559610
- Testing
- Intervention Group
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto de Cardiologia do Rio Grande do Sul
Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction
Correlation Between Markers of Neuronal Injury and Cognitive Dysfunction After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
This study aims to evaluate the possible Correlation Between Serum Levels of Markers of Neuronal Injury and Cognitive Dysfunction after Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01550159
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Maria José Carvalho Carmona