Clinical trials: Open-heart Surgery
Surgery, Pneumonia
Multicenter Infection Surveillance Study Following Open Heart Surgery
The main goals of the study are as follows: (1) to determine the correlation between pain management using continuous infusion of local anesthetics and the incidence of pneumonia and surgical infection in cardiac surgery…
- Conditions
- Surgery, Pneumonia, Surgical Site Infection
- Trial name
- NCT00673712
- Testing
- Continuous Sternal Block, Opioid based analgesia
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 647 people
- Sponsor
- Halyard Health
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.
Hemostasis
In Vivo Effects of Fibrinogen Concentrate (FC) Versus Cryoprecipitate on the Neonatal Fibrin Network Structure After Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB)
This primary aim of this study is to compare the in vivo effects of fibrinogen concentrate and cryoprecipitate on the neonatal fibrin network after surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass to develop effective and safe strategies for…
- Trial name
- NCT03932240
- Testing
- Fibrinogen Concentrate (FC), Cryoprecipitate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Postoperative Wound Infection Superficial Incisional, Postoperative Wound Infection Deep Incisional Surgical Site
Safety and Efficacy of D-PLEX in the Prevention of Sternal Infection Post Cardiac Surgery.
This study is aimed to assess the anti-infective efficacy of D-PLEX over a period of 3 months post operation as well as the safety over a period of 6 months, by preventing sternal infection post cardiac surgery in patients above…
- Trial name
- NCT02731573
- Testing
- D-PLEX, Open heart surgery
- Where
- 5 sites in Israel
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- PolyPid Ltd.
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
Congenital Heart Disease
Washed Versus Standard Blood Cell Transfusions in Pediatric Open Heart Surgery
Background: Children having open heart surgery to repair congenital heart defects demonstrate a large inflammatory response to the heart-lung machine and to surgery itself.
- Trial name
- NCT00693498
- Testing
- Standard leukoreduced irradiated blood cell transfusion, Washed leukoreduced irradiated blood cell transfusions
- Volunteers
- 162 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Congenital Heart Defects
Assessing the Hemodynamic Benefits of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in Children Following Open-Heart Surgery
Malformations of the heart (congenital heart disease) are the most common congenital birth defects, occurring in about 1% of children.
- Trial name
- NCT00397514
- Testing
- Congenital Heart Surgery Patients
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Tetrology of Fallot, Heart Ventricle
Understanding Dexmedetomidine in Neonates After Open Heart Surgery
The purpose of this study is to determine what happens to dexmedetomidine in the body after it has been given to a newborn after heart surgery.
- Conditions
- Tetrology of Fallot, Heart Ventricle, Hypoplastic Left Heart
- Trial name
- Dex (NCT00576381)
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Athena Zuppa
Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Valve Disease
A Randomized Multicenter Clinical Study On the High Vacuum Body Cavity Drainage System Following Open Heart Surgery
The purpose of this study is to compare a new high vacuum pressure chest drainage system (NO-NUMO™) with the standard low vacuum pressure drainage system already in use in cardiac surgeries.
- Trial name
- NO-NUMO (NCT00581399)
- Testing
- NO-NUMO™ High Vacuum Body Cavity Drainage System, PVC Chest Tube
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Diabetes Mellitus
Transitioning Open Heart Surgery Patients From Insulin Infusions to Detemir
In this study we will determine the proper method for transitioning patients from a continuous insulin infusion to periodic injections of a newer long-acting insulin called detemir (Levemir).
- Trial name
- NCT00717288
- Testing
- Detemir
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Open Heart Surgery
Closed Loop Isoflurane Administration With Bispectral Index in Open Heart Surgery
With the advancement in microprocessor technology and better understanding of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of anaesthetic agents, computer facilitated closed loop control of anaesthesia using propofol has been shown to…
- Trial name
- NCT01069562
- Testing
- Conventional control, Closed loop control
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter
Prophylaxis to Reduce Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation in Cardiac Surgery
Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is a common postoperative complication of cardiac surgery, occuring in approximately 25-30% of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) patients and 35-40% of heart valve repair/replacement patients.
- Trial name
- NCT00953212
- Testing
- beta blockers, amiodarone, ascorbic acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 304 people
- Sponsor
- MaineHealth
Coronary Artery Disease
The MASS COMM Post-Randomization Phase Cohort Study
The primary objective of the Post-Randomization Phase Cohort Study is to continue to assess the safety of non-emergency PCI performed at hospitals without cardiac surgery on-site in patients with myocardial ischemia (other than…
- Trial name
- NCT02072421
- Testing
- PCI
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,879 people
- Sponsor
- Baim Institute for Clinical Research
Myocardial Injury
Study of Ticagrelor Versus Aspirin Treatment in Patients With Myocardial Injury Post Major Non-cardiac Surgery
The purpose of this pilot study is to establish the rate of cardiovascular events in patients with elevated troponins levels after major, non-cardiac surgery and to evaluate the efficacy and safety of FDA approved study drug…
- Trial name
- INTREPID (NCT02291419)
- Testing
- ticagrelor, aspirin
- Where
- 24 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
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
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
Coronary Disease
Obtain Additional Information on Use of CorMatrix ECM (Extracellular Matrix)
The objective of the study is to actively gather additional information on the use of CorMatrix ECM for pericardial reconstruction.
- Trial name
- RECON (NCT02073331)
- Where
- 43 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,420 people
- Sponsor
- Elutia Inc.
Sternal Wound Infection, Sternal Non-union
Evaluation of Primary Plating in Sternotomy Patients for Osteosynthesis and Pain
The goal of this study is to evaluate sternal osteosynthesis, chest wall pain and return to normal activity in open heart surgery patients who had their breast bone closed either with wires or plates.
- Conditions
- Sternal Wound Infection, Sternal Non-union, Pain, Mediastinitis
- Trial name
- RESTORE (NCT00819286)
- Testing
- SternaLock Rigid Fixation Plates, wire (control)
- Where
- 6 sites in United States, Germany
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Zimmer Biomet
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery, Presence of Heparin/Platelet Factor 4 Antibody
Significance of Antibodies to Heparin/Platelet Factor 4 Complex in Vein Graft Patency and Potential Role of Argatroban for Prevention of Vein Graft Occlusion
Heparin/Platelet Factor 4 (PF4) antibody testing will be performed in subjects who have just undergone coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01246011
- Testing
- Argatroban and warfarin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
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.