Clinical trials: Cardiopulmonary Disease, open to volunteers
High Altitude Effects
Measurement of Cardiopulmonary Variables After Acute Exposure to High Altitude
As altitude increases, the availability of oxygen in the air decreases, and just to compensate for this lack, the body increases cardiac and respiratory work and changes blood pressure.
- Trial name
- NCT05769140
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 8,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centro Cardiologico Monzino
Cardiopulmonary Arrest
REBOA in Nontraumatic OHCA
The investigators propose a multicenter randomized controlled trial in South Korea and Taiwan to observe the clinical effects of REBOA on nontraumatic out-of-hospital-cardiac-arrest (OHCA) patients.
- Trial name
- REBOA (NCT06031623)
- Testing
- REBOA
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 234 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Cardiac Arrest, Out-Of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Initial Double Sequential External Defibrillation in Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Double Sequential External Defibrillation (DSED) represents an alternative treatment of refractory ventricular fibrillation (rVF) in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA).
- Conditions
- Cardiac Arrest, Out-Of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest, Ventricular Fibrillation
- Trial name
- DUALDEFIB (NCT06672159)
- Testing
- Two defibrillators, One defibrillator
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 356 people
- Sponsor
- St. Olavs Hospital
Medical Condition Requiring Extracorporeal Organ Support
The University of Freiburg Medical Center Extracorporeal Organ Support Device Registry
A prospective registry collecting pseudonymized clinical and treatment data from all patients treated with extracorporeal organ support (i.e., VV ECMO, VA ECMO, ECPR, Impella, IABP, and others) on the wards of the Department of…
- Trial name
- NCT05811780
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Freiburg
AKI - Acute Kidney Injury, Cardiac Surgical Procedures
rhBNP for Prevention of Cardiac Surgery-Associated Acute Kidney Injury (CSA-AKI)
Cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CSA-AKI) is a common and serious perioperative complication, independently associated with prolonged hospitalization, increased mortality, and progression to chronic kidney disease.
- Conditions
- AKI - Acute Kidney Injury, Cardiac Surgical Procedures, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
- Trial name
- PROTECT-CS (NCT07617675)
- Testing
- Recombinant Human Brain Natriuretic Peptide (rhBNP)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 694 people
- Sponsor
- China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases
Cardiac Arrest, Out-Of-Hospital, Hypotension
Cardiac Arrest - Ultrasound Detection of Occult Perfusion
The goal of this study is to describe the population of patients presenting after out of hospital cardiac arrest with occult perfusion, defined as a patient without a palpable pulse but with some evidence of pulsatile arterial…
- Trial name
- NCT07897370
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,400 people
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Cardiac Surgery With Cardiopulmonary Bypass, Postoperative Delirium
Mechanisms and Intervention Strategies of Perioperative Glycemic Variability on Postoperative Delirium
Delirium is a sudden change in attention, thinking, and awareness that can occur after heart surgery. It may slow recovery and is associated with longer hospital stays and poorer health outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT07893353
- Testing
- Intranasal insulin-20U, Intranasal insulin-40U, Intranasal Saline
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 225 people
- Sponsor
- Fujian Medical University Union Hospital
Heart Failure, Advanced Heart Failure
REACTION-VAD Trial: Remote Exercise Training Via Telemedicine in Patients With Long-Term Ventricular Assist Devices
Current international guidelines recommend that patients with a heart pump (left ventricular assist device, LVAD) participate in supervised exercise cardiac rehabilitation programs.
- Conditions
- Heart Failure, Advanced Heart Failure, Left Ventricular Assist Device, LVAD
- Trial name
- REACTION-VAD (NCT07611188)
- Testing
- Remote Physical Conditioning Program (Telerehabilitation), Usual care. No Remote Monitoring.
- Where
- 10 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Puerta de Hierro University Hospital
Cardiac Arrest, Pediatric ALL
Pediatric In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest International Registry (PACHIN)
: An intrahospital CA data recording protocol has been designed following the Utstein model. Database is hosted according to European legislation regarding patient data protection. It is drafted in English and Spanish.
- Conditions
- Cardiac Arrest, Pediatric ALL, In-hospital Cardiac Arrest
- Trial name
- PACHIN (NCT04675918)
- Testing
- Cardiac arrest
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- Jimena del Castillo
Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Insulin Resistance
Pilot Validation of the STELA Preventive Medicine Platform to Reduce Modifiable Health Risk Factors in Adults (CPM-STELA)
This study evaluates a comprehensive digital health platform called STELA, developed at the Center for Preventive Medicine (CPM) of AGEL Hospital Trinec-Podlesi in Czechia.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Insulin Resistance, Obesity, Dyslipidemias
- Trial name
- CPM-STELA (NCT07551960)
- Testing
- STELA Digital Preventive Medicine Platform, Comprehensive Preventive Health Assessment
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nemocnice AGEL Trinec-Podlesi a.s.
Endothelial Dysfunction, Acute Kidney Injury
Optimizing Pulsatility During Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Cardiopulmonary bypass during cardiac surgery provides blood flow to the body during surgery but has adverse effects on different organs.
- Trial name
- NCT05344573
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction (POCD), Cardiac Surgery
PCO₂ Gap and Lactate as Predictors of POCD After Cardiac Surgery
This prospective observational study aims to evaluate whether intraoperative venous-to-arterial carbon dioxide partial pressure difference (PCO₂ gap) and arterial lactate levels can serve as early predictors of postoperative…
- Conditions
- Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction (POCD), Cardiac Surgery, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
- Trial name
- NCT07843186
- Volunteers
- 185 people
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Heart Failure
Metabolic Exercise Test Data Combined with Cardiac and Kidney Indexes (MECKI) Score Evolution: Identification of Cardiovascular Risk in Patients with Heart Failure
Heart failure is a complex condition involving multiple organs beyond the cardiovascular system, all influencing disease progression and prognosis.
- Trial name
- MECKI (NCT06884631)
- Where
- 26 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 10,000 people
- Sponsor
- Centro Cardiologico Monzino
Cardiac Arrest (CA), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
The OXY-VENT Study
Effective ventilation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation is essential but can be difficult to achieve consistently. Current practice relies on visible chest rise to guide ventilation volume, although this may not always…
- Trial name
- OXY-VENT (NCT07870551)
- Testing
- Ventilation Feedback Device (Active), Control (Recording-Only)
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 515 people
- Sponsor
- Jeroen van Eijk
ICU Acquired Weakness, Sepsis
ICU Combined Assessment of Cardio-Respiratory Exercise
This study aims to investigate how sepsis and critical illness can impair the cardiovascular system and microcirculation in intensive care unit (ICU) patients, which can lead to long-lasting muscle weakness/dysfunction or…
- Conditions
- ICU Acquired Weakness, Sepsis, Shock, Critical Illness
- Trial name
- ICU-CARE (NCT06193980)
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Respiration Failure, Cardio Vascular Disease
COMPARE-VENT Feasibility Pilot Study
Cardiac disease complicated by respiratory insufficiency comprises the most frequent indication for cardiac intensive care unit (CICU) admission, with nearly one-third patients requiring advanced respiratory support and over 20%…
- Conditions
- Respiration Failure, Cardio Vascular Disease, Cardiogenic Pulmonary Oedema, Critical Illness
- Trial name
- NCT07656259
- Testing
- Volume Controlled Mode, Pressure Controlled Mode
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Cardiac Arrest (CA), Cardiopulmonary Arrest
A Randomized Controlled Study of the NEURESCUE Device as an Adjunct to Advanced Cardiac Life Support
The NEURESCUE device is the first intelligent balloon catheter for aortic balloon occlusion (ABO), an emergency technique that supercharges blood flow to the heart and brain within one minute from deployment.
- Trial name
- ARISE RCT (NCT06793033)
- Testing
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Aortic balloon occlusion (ABO)
- Where
- 2 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- neurescue
Aortic Diseases, Cardiac Surgical Procedures
Selective Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion and Perioperative Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter in Ascending Aortic Surgery
In ascending aortic surgery the distal anastomosis may be constructed with the aortic cross-clamp maintained, or, where the extent of the aortic pathology and the geometry of the graft require it, after release of the cross-clamp…
- Conditions
- Aortic Diseases, Cardiac Surgical Procedures, Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic, Delirium - Postoperative
- Trial name
- SACP-ONSD (NCT07800806)
- Testing
- Optic nerve sheath and optic nerve diameter ultrasonography, Transcranial Doppler ultrasonography
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 134 people
- Sponsor
- Koşuyolu Kartal Heart Training and Research Hospital
Postoperative Delirium (POD)
Perioperative Dezocine Administration and Postoperative Delirium in Elderly Cardiac Surgery Patients
Postoperative delirium (POD) is a common complication in elderly patients undergoing cardiac surgery and is associated with prolonged hospitalization, increased morbidity, and poor recovery.
- Trial name
- NCT07768150
- Testing
- Dezocine, Normal Saline (NS)
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 640 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Fuwai Hospital
Cardiac Arrest (CA)
Incidence of Colon Ischemia in Patients After Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Bedside colonoscopy 24-36 hours after successful CPR
- Trial name
- NCT07359313
- Testing
- colonoscopy
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Freiburg